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Tisby to discuss “The Color of Compromise” and “Fierce Urgency of Now” at Ashland University
03/09/2021 ASHLAND, Ohio –Jemar Tisby, the author of “The Color of Compromise: The Truth About the American Church’s Complicity in Racism” and a leading voice on faith, race and justice, will be on the Ashland University campus for appearances on March 24 and 25. His “Color of Compromise” lecture on Wednesday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Myers Convocation Center and his “Fierce Urgency of Now” sermon on Thursday, March 25 at 8 p.m. in Miller Chapel are open…
AU decries racist comment made to member of women's basketball team
03/08/2021 ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University this weekend voiced its support of AU Eagles team members and Women’s Basketball coach Kari Pickens, who posted a video on social media decrying an online racist message sent privately to one of her players following the team’s GLIAC tournament quarter-final victory over Northwood University. Shortly after the game, Pickens said, the player – a female student of color – received a message through a personal social…
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…
AU Department of Music offers full spring schedule of events
03/05/2021 ASHLAND, Ohio – The Ashland University Department of Music has announced its spring schedule of events. All are in Hugo Young Theatre except as noted. Seating capacity is limited. Facial coverings and distanced seating are required for all audience members. Events are subject to change. Call 419-289-5100 to check the status of events.
Atwell is Smucker scholarship award winner
ASHLAND, Ohio – Whitney Atwell, an Ashland University student from Mansfield, was named The J.M. Smucker Co. Scholarship award winner for the academic year 2020-2021 at the recent virtual AU Student Institute of Management Accountants meeting. Atwell is a 2018 graduate of Madison Comprehensive High School and plans to graduate from AU in December of 2021 with a major in accounting and a minor in religion. The $2,500 scholarship was presented by Joyce…
Reed to give recital of clarinet and saxophone music March 14
02/26/2021 ASHLAND, Ohio -- Thomas Reed, Professor of Music at Ashland University, will present a recital of clarinet and saxophone music Sunday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Hugo Young Theatre, 331 College Ave. He will perform with Susan Gregg, piano, and Jane Reed, violin. The recital is free and open to the public. Seating will be limited to ensure social distancing, and audience members will be required to wear face coverings at all times.…
Juried Student Art + Design Exhibition opens March 4 at Coburn Gallery
02/25/2021 ASHLAND, Ohio -- The Ashland University Juried Student Art + Design Exhibition opens Thursday, March 4, in the Coburn Gallery. This exhibition will offer $950 in awards to student artists, including Best in Show, Honorable Mentions, Bernini Award, Dean’s Award, Wink Alumni award, AU Permanent Collection Award and the People’s Choice Award. The art awards will be announced on the Coburn’s Facebook page at 5:30 p.m. on March 4. The annual…
AU Theatre offers The Theory of Relativity via On Demand streaming
02/22/2021 ASHLAND, Ohio -- Ashland University Theatre continues its 2020-2021 season celebrating the wonder of human connection with The Theory of Relativity, which will be available for On Demand streaming only from March 5 to May 1. Tickets are $5 and allows the patron a 48-hour access to the production at any point during the run. The musical production, with music and lyrics by Brian Hill and book by Neil Bartram, is directed by Associate…
AU Sport Management students work at the NFL Super Bowl LV Fan Experience
02/19/21 ASHLAND, Ohio – There’s nothing like Tampa, Florida in February – especially when the Super Bowl is in town. That’s what 11 students from the Ashland University Sport Management Department found when they headed south to volunteer at the NFL Super Bowl Fan Experience. Led by Dr. Lance Kaltenbaugh, the group -- Kimmy Gayhardt, Kevin Huber, Allison Jacobs, Brian Lippiatt, Jessie Mayne, Drew Mills, Justin Moore, Kristen Ogle, Mia Rader, Nick Sparr and…
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…
