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Outgoing AU President Campo honored at commencement, then encourages graduates to “hold fast”
ASHLAND, Ohio – Every commencement exercise serves as a time of significant celebration, but Saturday’s ceremony at Ashland University seemed even more special. For one, some members of the Class of 2024 did not have a normal high school graduation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, those graduates were able to truly embrace the occasion with their loved ones after missing out four years ago. Secondly, this marked one of the largest classes in AU history…
South Africa native graduating from AU with some big goals
Elmar Schutte will graduate with two big goals he hopes Ashland University will help him accomplish. Schutte will receive his master’s degree in education: curriculum and instruction in the 21st century during AU’s commencement ceremony Saturday, May 4 at the Niss Athletic Center. “What I want to do is write a preschool curriculum in South Africa,” the South African native said about one of his goals. “We don’t have a very established preschool…
Student, faculty accomplishments awarded at Academic Honors Convocation April 21
ASHLAND, Ohio – About 75 Ashland University students were recognized individually for their academic achievement and two faculty members were honored for their outstanding work at the annual Academic Honors Convocation, held April 21 at the Jack and Deb Miller Chapel. The purpose of the convocation is to celebrate academic achievement, promote community and recognize sophomores, juniors and seniors with Outstanding Student Awards. The criteria for those…
URCA presenters impress attendees with their level of professionalism in their research
While Associate Professor Nick Johnson, Ph.D., encourages his research students to present their work at Ashland University’s annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Symposium (URCA), he doesn’t require it. “That being said, nearly all of my research students have presented at URCA over the years,” said Johnson, who is part of AU’s Chemistry, Geology and Physics Department. “I believe URCA is a fantastic place for students to present work. It…
James Madison Fellow from Illinois excited to take MAHG classes this summer at AU
Dan Hogan is excited to start his in-person classes this summer at Ashland University. “I’m registering for some really interesting classes on Race and the 14th Amendment and From the Schoolhouse to the Courthouse,” said Hogan, who will be working toward a Master of American History and Government (MAHG) degree. “I’m excited to see what other course offerings are available in upcoming semesters.” Hogan, a high school social studies teacher in Illinois for a…
President Campo to deliver commencement address
ASHLAND, Ohio – In one of his final acts as president of Ashland University, Carlos Campo, Ph.D., will not only preside over this spring’s commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 4, but he will serve as the keynote speaker. Commencement takes place inside the Niss Athletic Center (905 Moss Hill Drive) and starts 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…
Four granted tenure among AU faculty promotions
ASHLAND, Ohio – Four faculty members at Ashland University were recently granted tenure – Cory Hillman, Ph.D., and Olga Monacell, Ph.D., in the department of communication studies, and Cara Rogers, Ph.D., and David West, Ph.D., in the department of history and political science – following the action of the board of trustees at the January board meeting. In addition, Ken Brubaker, Ed.D., in the department of marketing, fashion merchandising and sport…
Ashland University students spend an 'impactful' spring break in the Dominican Republic
Dealing with eye deformities, foot wounds and pus-filled lumps on peoples’ bodies doesn’t sound like a very fun spring break. For Ashland University student Bethany Graham, it was the most enriching and inspiring spring break she has ever taken. “It was without a doubt the most impactful way I could’ve imagined spending spring break,” Graham said about a mission trip to the Dominican Republic from Saturday, March 2 to Sunday, March 10. Being part of AU’s…
Jon Parrish Peede named Ashland University’s 31st president
ASHLAND, Ohio – Jon Parrish Peede (pronounced PEE-dee), former chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities, has been selected as the next president of Ashland University and Ashland Theological Seminary. The AU Board of Trustees unanimously approved Peede’s appointment following a thorough search process conducted by a presidential search committee that included trustees, alumni, faculty, staff and a student representative. Peede will begin his role…
MFA faculty member named poet laureate for her hometown
It has finally worked out for Tess Taylor to become poet laureate for her hometown of El Cerrito, California. “I’d wanted to do this for years but had been traveling a lot,” said Taylor, who has published five books of poetry. “I’m so happy to be able to do this.” Taylor, a member of the Ashland University MFA program’s Poetry faculty, will start her one-year term as El Cerrito poet laureate on April 1. She will be helping to build El Cerrito High School’s…
