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Shawn Orr named assistant provost of Academic Instruction
ASHLAND, Ohio -- Shawn Orr, director of the Center for Innovation & Teaching Excellence and professional instructor of Communication Studies, has accepted an appointment as the Ashland University assistant provost of Academic Instruction, approved by the AU Board of Trustees at the Executive Committee meeting on March 31. Orr will continue as a faculty member in the Department of Communication Studies with teaching, research and service…
Online MBA students can get replacement hotspot from Verizon
ASHLAND, Ohio -- Students in Ashland University’s online MBA program should contact Verizon about the replacement of a mobile hotspot, a model of which is being recalled. The hotspot, which the university provides, is the Ellipsis Jetpack model imported by Franklin Wireless Corp. The recalled Jetpacks are dark navy plastic oval devices that are about 3.5 inches wide and 2.25 inches tall. “Verizon” is printed below the digital display window on the front of…
AU response to Clothesline Project shirt removals
ASHLAND, Ohio -- Ashland University recently agreed to participate in The Clothesline Project, a multi-national effort to acknowledge the trauma suffered by victims of sexual assault and sponsored locally by Safe Haven of Ashland and AU’s Elevate organization. For this event, a “clothesline” of t-shirts created by students and non-students hangs in the Hawkins-Conard Student Center and will remain there through April 9 to mark …
Archers remember value of scholarships; generous gift reflects that
04/05/2021 ASHLAND, Ohio -- Bob Archer does not come from wealth and he’s the first to admit that. Even though he was the valedictorian of his class at Uhrichsville High School, Archer’s parents had little money, certainly not enough to afford to send their son to college. Then came the Case Institute of Technology – and a scholarship to pay for it. “If I had not received that scholarship,” said Archer, “I wouldn’t be here today.”
Easter COVID-19 Warnings and Testing
If you are going to gather with people you do not live with, follow these tips from the CDC to make the event as safe as possible:
Ashland University President Issues Statement Regarding Asian Americans
03/29/2021 ASHLAND, Ohio - Ashland University President Dr. Carlos Campo has issued a statement that reaffirms the University’s ongoing and unchanging pledge to treat all Asian students, faculty, staff and visitors with the respect and dignity they deserve. “This statement attempts to distill some of the concerns and feelings recently expressed by members of our campus community regarding this issue,” said Dr. Campo in releasing the statement. “Our campus has…
Hullman one of six to receive promotions at Ashland University
03/08/2021 ASHLAND, Ohio -- Dr. Gwen Hullman was promoted to Professor and received tenure during a recent Ashland University Board of Trustees meeting. She was one of six faculty members to receive promotions. Hullman, who joined AU faculty in 2018, serves as chair of the Department of Communication Studies. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from The Ohio State University, her Master of Arts in Communication Theory and…
Focus Learning Academy is newest AU Educational Partner
02/11/2021 ASHLAND, Ohio -- Ashland University has entered into a three-year Educational Partners agreement with Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus, a tenant in AU’s facility there. FLA is the 74th organization to join an AU Partnership. The mission of Focus Learning Academy is: To educate and empower students to become productive members of society by creating a safe, professional and supportive environment for students and their families. FLA of…
Dr. Judy Alston to serve as interim DEI director at AU
ASHLAND, Ohio – AU Vice President for Student Affairs Robert Pool has announced that Dr. Judy Alston will serve as Interim Director for AU's diversity, equity and inclusion efforts this spring term.
Licking Memorial Health Systems is 73rd organization to become an AU Corporate Partner
01/25/2021 ASHLAND, Ohio -- Ashland University has entered into a three-year Corporate Partners agreement with Licking Memorial Health Systems in Newark. LMHS is the 73rd organization to join the Corporate Partners program and the 15th in the healthcare field. It was named one of the nation’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare in 2020 by Modern Healthcare. AU’s newest partner traces its history back to 1898 with the establishment of the Newark Hospital…
