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Ashland grad Greg Gorrell book signing on campus April 23 for “Vietnam: Survival There & Home"
Chapter 1: Viet Cong Enemy Approaching, describes a February 1967 night during the Vietnam War in his newly published book, “Vietnam: Survival There & Home," that Ashland University alumnus Greg Gorrell (’73) will never forget. After a radio call from the watch tower of “an undetermined number of enemy approaching,” Gorrell and a fellow soldier, who were the only ones in their unit awake, sounded the alarm without their captain’s approval to fire off “…
Four AU religion majors presented their work at meeting with senior biblical scholars
ASHLAND, Ohio – Four Ashland University religion majors—Joshua Carpenter, Zechariah van Farowe, Isaiah Wasserbeck and Anna Wilson—had the unique opportunity to present during the Society for Biblical Literature Global Virtual Meeting, which took place on April 1-4. It was just the second year that select undergraduate students presented at the professional meeting. The Society for Biblical Literature is the world’s foremost academic society for biblical…
Mayor Matt Miller to deliver commencement address at AU’s May 3 ceremony
ASHLAND, Ohio – Matt Miller ‘99, mayor of the City of Ashland, will be the keynote speaker at Ashland University’s commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 3. The ceremony, which honors both undergraduate and graduate students, will take place at the Niss Athletic Center (905 Moss Hill Drive) and begins at 10 a.m. With plenty of seating available in the 125,000-square foot facility, no tickets are required for the ceremony. It will also be streamed live at…
Students bring weeks, months and sometimes years of preparation into their URCA presentations
For every 12-minute oral presentation and hour or so answering questions about poster/exhibition projects at April 8’s Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Symposium (URCA), the nearly 100 Ashland University students who presented spent many more hours, often months and, in some cases, years in preparation. “As far as the time I've put into preparing for the exhibition, it has been all throughout my time here at AU,” said senior Mason Smith, who had…
Recent AU grad Lila Wolfe thrives at Fostoria School District teaching choir, directing stage productions
Lila Wolfe says so many things she learned at Ashland University have greatly helped in her job at Fostoria Junior/Senior High School. “Between music theory, aural skills and choir teaching methods, everything I studied for my music education degree is something I use in my daily teaching,” said the 2023 AU grad who has been Fostoria’s choir director the past two years, as well as director of plays and musicals. “It’s been incredibly rewarding to apply all of…
AU’s Dwight Schar College of Education earns Best Graduate School distinction from U.S. News
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University’s Dwight Schar College of Education has been selected as a 2025 Best Graduate School by U.S. News & World Report, as announced Tuesday by the media company that is widely respected for its education rankings. Designed for prospective students looking to further their education beyond college, the Best Graduate Schools rankings evaluated programs in a variety of disciplines. Within education, U.S. News evaluated schools…
New Rocky River City Schools' top administrator earned superintendent, teaching licenses from AU
When he was ready to pursue his superintendent license, Adham Schirg wanted a pathway that didn’t require a doctorate. He found that path at Ashland University, earning his school superintendent licensure from AU in 2016 after about a year of hybrid courses. “Ashland’s program was an excellent fit, offering a practical and accessible option for a working school leader,” said Schirg, who was a principal for the Worthington City Schools in the Columbus area…
Iron Toys performing recital on Sunday, April 13
ASHLAND, Ohio – The Ashland University Department of Music presents a guest artist recital by Iron Toys on Sunday, April 13, at 7:30 p.m., at the Elizabeth Pastor Recital Hall inside the Center for the Arts (331 College Ave.). The event is free and open to the public. The performance will feature a diverse repertoire blending classical, jazz and avant-garde styles on multiple woodwind instruments. Iron Toys is a saxophone and woodwind quartet, founded in…
WRDL to take part in 10th anniversary of Vinylthon April 12-13
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University’s award-winning, student-run radio station, WRDL, will be participating in the annual Vinylthon celebration on Saturday and Sunday, April 12-13. “This year, Vinylthon is celebrating its 10th anniversary of Vinylthon and WRDL will play 48 hours of only vinyl records,” explained Derek Wood, faculty advisor and general manager of WRDL. “This historic event includes AU students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the radio…
Graduating art and design students exhibiting their work April 10-May 3
ASHLAND, Ohio – The Senior Art and Design Exhibition, which features the capstone experiences for graduating Ashland University art and design students, will run from Thursday, April 10, through Saturday, May 3, at the Coburn Art Gallery in the Center for the Arts (331 College Ave.). The exhibition’s opening reception on April 10 will be from 4:30-6:30 p.m., with awards being announced at 5:30 p.m. “While the 2025 Senior Art Exhibition provides the capstone…
