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National champion head coach, U.S. Olympian Jud Logan passes away
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University and the world of track and field suffered a significant loss with the passing of Eagle track and field head coach and four-time United States Olympian Jud Logan on Monday. He was 62. “Jud Logan personified our mission and vision at Ashland University,” said Ashland University President Carlos Campo. “We promise a transformative experience for students, and Jud delivered that every day in his interactions with student-…
Hall of Famer Dr. Fred Martinelli passes away at 92
05/15/2021 ASHLAND, Ohio -- Dr. Fred Martinelli, who led Ashland College/University's football program and athletic program to new, successful heights from the late 1950s into the 1990s, has died at 92. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 12 at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 220 Sandusky St., Ashland. Martinelli was the Eagles' head football coach for 35 seasons, and served as Ashland's athletic director for a near-quarter century.
Three lead donors make new Niss Athletic Center a reality for Ashland University
07-22-2020 ASHLAND, Ohio – Thanks to the generous gifts of three lead donors, Ashland University stands ready to break ground on a first-class, 125,000-square-foot indoor athletic and activity center adjacent to the Dwight Schar Athletic Complex. The concept for the Niss Athletic Center was driven by AU parents Dan and Brenda Niss, as well as alumni Jack and Deb Miller and Jerry Ruyan. Completion of the center is anticipated in late spring of 2021. “…
