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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…
Concert and lecture by Legin to conclude 2023-24 Faith and Society lecture series
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University’s Faith and Society lecture series will conclude its 2023-24 academic year programming with a visit from Legin, an ordained Christian minister, hip hop artist, speaker and podcaster. Two events, both to be held at the John C. Myers Convocation Center, are planned during his visit – a concert, titled “God is Iconic,” on Tuesday, April 2, at 9 p.m., and a lecture, titled “Christian Intersectionality in the Music and…
Ashland University graduate touring the country as music director for Broadway shows
When Eddie Carney went to the first rehearsal for his first Broadway national tour, the Ashland University graduate wasn’t intimidated for very long. “I quickly realized how prepared I was for the process,” he said. “One of the biggest benefits I got at AU were the many performance opportunities it provides its students. “I would not be the music director I am today without my time at AU,” he added. Since graduating from AU in 2013 as a music major and…
Twins go from Ashland University to working together at Wilmington City Schools
Twins Elexis Wiederhold and Ciara McGee both played soccer, were cheerleaders, performed in show choir and participated in theater at Wilmington High School. They each attended Ashland University, where they were RAs, majored in early childhood education/early childhood intervention and belonged to the same sorority, The Well and FCA. And now they work together as preschool intervention specialists at East End Elementary School in the Wilmington City Schools…
