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AU Schar College of Nursing and Health Sciences among top 100 private nursing schools
01/15/2021 ASHLAND, Ohio -- The Ashland University Schar College of Nursing and Health Sciences was ranked as one of the top 100 private nursing schools nationwide in the 2020 rankings of best U.S. Nursing Schools released by the Nursing Schools Almanac. In addition to its ranking as the 93rd best school nationwide among private nursing schools, Ashland University’s College of Nursing was ranked 33rd overall in the Great Lakes region and fifth overall in the…
Art + Design faculty highlighted in upcoming exhibition at Coburn Gallery
01/13/21 ASHLAND, Ohio -- The Coburn Gallery at Ashland University announces its upcoming art exhibition featuring the works from the Ashland University Art + Design Department faculty. This annual exhibition, which opens Thursday, Jan. 21 and runs through Feb. 5, highlights the two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of the current faculty as professional artists exhibiting in their prospective areas. The Art + Design department faculty pursue active…
Several JDM students are finalists for IBS awards
ASHLAND, Ohio -- Several Ashland University Journalism and Digital Media students received finalist awards in the national Intercollegiate Broadcasting System awards competition for their work with university radio station WRDL. The finalists include: ● Best Public Affairs Program (Top 5) - WRDL July 4th Broadcast - WRDL Staff ● Best Documentary (Top 6) - Invasion of Lake Erie - Aaron Lazar ● Best Newscast (Top 7) - News in 90 Seconds - Dean Paolucci…
A statement on the Jan. 6 violence at the U.S. Capitol
As an institution focused on teaching proper self-governance and developing the next generation of leaders in America, Ashland University and Theological Seminary condemn in the strongest possible terms yesterday’s violent assault on the United States Capitol. The peaceful transfer of power under law is a fundamental aspect of our republic, as is respect for the rule of law. Further, we denounce the actions of those who sought to interrupt and prevent the…
Author, educator Christine Whelan to deliver McKnight Life Calling Lecture
ASHLAND, Ohio – It’s difficult, Christine Whelan admits, to be “the happiness professor in a pandemic.” But, she says, a pandemic might just be the “perfect time to figure out your purpose.” And that is, in part, the message Whelan will bring to the Ashland University community on Jan. 28 at 7 p.m., when she delivers the 2021 McKnight Life Calling Lecture, “Do the Next Right Thing: Purpose in Times of Uncertainty”. The lecture, which will be offered in a…
AU Professor Dr. Mark Hamilton Passes Away
Dr. Mark Hamilton, Ashland University Associate Professor of Philosophy who was in his 39th year overall at the university and also served as the Athletic Department's Faculty Athletic Representative, passed away on Sunday (Dec. 27) at age 67. Dr. Mark Hamilton will be deeply missed by so many in our Ashland University community. Mark embodied the highest and best at AU, putting students first in all he did," said AU President Dr. Carlos Campo. "From the…
Thinking about getting a COVID-19 vaccine? AU experts say the benefits outweigh risks
12/22/2020 ASHLAND, Ohio – Dr. Juanita Reese Kline was the youngest of five children and remembers her father talking about his raising her elder siblings in the time of polio. Kline, who chairs the Department of Nursing at the Ashland University Dwight Schar College of Nursing, said that during her father’s life, “he had opportunity to witness the outcome of the poliovirus and later the benefit of the polio vaccine. … When I came along, nearly 30 years…
AU senior Brooke Young publishes children's book about therapy dog
ASHLAND, Ohio – When Brooke Young was growing up, she found some of her most meaningful relationships were formed in nursing homes. Those facilities aren’t the kinds of places you often see the youngest generation. Young would like to change that. The Ashland University senior has made intergenerational interactions her platform as she prepares for the Miss Ohio pageant in June. But she’s also made it the theme of her children’s book, “Murray’s Miraculous…
Ashland University to be honored by HBCO for healthy worksite practices
12/17/2020 ASHLAND, Ohio -- Ashland University is one of the 100 Ohio employers to be recognized for their healthy worksite practices by The Healthy Business Council of Ohio. The HBCO will award the employers during the virtual In-Value-Able Virtual Conference Series in February 2021. The Healthy Worksite Award recognizes Ohio employers who demonstrate a commitment to employee wellness through comprehensive worksite health promotion and wellness programs.…
AU’s International MBA ranked among the top programs in the country, state
12/16/2020 ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University’s International MBA program has been ranked among the top 25 in the country by the online guide Great Business Schools. The AU program came in at 18th nationwide, third in Ohio and tops among Ohio’s private colleges and universities. The guide noted Ashland has what is “considered one of Ohio’s best international business MBA programs” and pointed out its 12-month completion and two study abroad trips as notable…
