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AU teacher prep program lauded for diversity efforts
ASHLAND, Ohio - Ashland University’s undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program has been named among the top in the country for contributing to greater teacher diversity by the National Council on Teacher Quality, a nonpartisan, not-for-profit research and policy organization. Ashland’s program is among only 21 percent of the 1,256 NCTQ evaluated across the country and among only eight programs in Ohio to be recognized in a new NCTQ report for…
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…
AU Bachelor of Science in Education ranked among top 25 in nation, first among private schools
02/08/2021ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University’s Bachelor of Science in Education program has been ranked 23rd nationally among all schools by Best Value Schools, and first among private colleges and universities. Ashland also was tops among all Ohio universities, either public or private. Best Value Schools is an online platform that ranks colleges and universities and their programs, both in person and online. To come up with this list, the editors looked at…
Pacinelli is first AU student to pass universal accrediting board certificate in Principles of Public Relations exam
02/08/2021 ASHLAND, OH —Ashland University senior Bella Pacinelli has become one of fewer than 500 public relations students nationwide to successfully complete and pass the Universal Accrediting Board Certificate in Principles of Public Relations Exam. She is the first AU student to achieve this honor. After completing 10 hours of course modules that included lessons on campaign design and development, communication theories and models, media relations,…
AU Sport Management students volunteer at Super Bowl Experience
02/04/2021 ASHLAND, Ohio – Students from the Ashland University Sport Management program are in Tampa Bay, Florida volunteering at the Super Bowl Experience this week. AU faculty member Dr. Lance Kaltenbaugh is joining students Kimmy Gayhardt, Kevin Huber, Allison Jacobs, Brian Lippiatt, Jessie Mayne, Drew Mills, Justin Moore, Kristen Ogle, Mia Rader, Nick Sparr and Amanda Stewart.. In addition to volunteering at the Super Bowl Experience at Julian B. Lane…
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.
AU faculty, students offer free tax prep through VITA
2/3/21 ASHLAND, Ohio – Faculty and students in the Ashland University Dauch College of Business and Economics are again offering free tax preparation through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The program, which is designed to assist in tax preparation for those who are eligible and allows for free e-file of federal and state returns, will have a few adaptations this year because of COVID-19. “Instead of open hours for clients to get…
Waters' work featured in AU Senior Art + Design Exhibition
02/01/2021 ASHLAND, Ohio -- In February, the Ashland University Coburn Gallery hosts the Senior Art + Design Exhibition that features the capstone experience for graduating art majors. Showcasing the work of graduating senior Barbie Waters, the 2021 Senior Art + Design Exhibition will open on Friday, Feb. 12 and run until Feb. 21. “While the 2021 Senior Art Exhibition provides the capstone experience for graduating art majors, it represents more than just…
AU sees three online programs ranked on prestigious U.S. News & World Report list
01/26/2021 ASHLAND -- Three of Ashland University’s online programs have been ranked in the prestigious U.S. News and World Report lists for Best Online Programs for 2021. AU’s Master of Business Administration Online Program has been ranked first in northeast Ohio, second for private online programs in Ohio as well as fourth in Ohio overall among Best Online MBA Programs. It was the 100th ranked program overall nationally among Best Online MBA Programs,…
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…
