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Ashland University education graduate part of national Scholastic teaching fellowship
BreAnn Fennell was one of those students who took every assignment and made it practical for the classroom, said Jennifer Groman, Ph.D., one of her professors when Fennell attended Ashland University for a master’s degree in education. “She was enthusiastic about everything,” Groman said. “She took every reading, every assignment and every opportunity to make the most of her learning here at AU.” Steve Paramore, superintendent for Ashland City Schools (ACS…
AU hosting Homeschool Conference on Friday, March 15
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University will be hosting a Homeschool Conference on Friday, March 15, at the John C. Myers Convocation Center, from 4-8 p.m. This will be the first of what Theresa Watson, coordinator of AU’s Homeschool and Classical Learning Center, expects to become an annual event. The purpose of the conference is to bring families from the homeschooling community together to make connections, share ideas and receive practical advice for…
Inaugural TEDxAshland University hopes 'sparking connections' continues after its calls to action
“Keep sparking connections” Elise Riggle, organizer This was how Riggle, director of CITE (Center for Innovation & Teaching Excellence), ended the inaugural TEDxAshland University event, Sparking Connections, on Tuesday, Feb. 13 in the Hawkins-Conard Student Center Auditorium. TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and now there are more than 3,000 independently organized TED talks like the one at AU…
Faith and Society lecture on sports rescheduled for Feb. 28
ASHLAND, Ohio – Dee Stokes, an entrepreneurial minister, educator, author, consultant, podcaster and former NCAA Div. I college basketball coach, will present the latest edition of Ashland University’s Faith and Society lecture series on Wednesday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. (reception at 6:30 p.m.). The event, to be held at the College of Education’s Ronk Auditorium, was previously set for Jan. 24, but had to be rescheduled due to illness. Stokes’s presentation, “…
Group of eight AU faculty/staff members honored with Academic Mentor Award
ASHLAND, Ohio – Eight Ashland University faculty and staff members were honored during the 2024 Academic Mentor Awards ceremony held recently at the John C. Myers Convocation Center. The annual program recognizes AU mentors who significantly affect a student’s life beyond the classroom by serving as a role model, trusted advisor and guide. This year’s Mentor Awards were presented to Kristina Cunningham, assistant director of academic advising; Kristen Herrick…
Ashland University grad looking forward to returning to campus for a reading of his debut novel
Jason B. Dutton can’t wait to return to a place Feb. 22 that gave him such wonderful memories. That place is Ashland University, where the AU grad will give a reading of his recently published first book, “How to Dance.” “I was very fortunate to be surrounded by countless people of great character, integrity and kindness,” Dutton said about his time as an undergrad student in the early 2000s, which eventually led to him returning in 2010 to earn his master’s…
COBE now offering credit for prior learning experience
It has been a collaborative effort among Ashland University departments. The College of Business & Economics (COBE) and eAshland have worked together to allow prospective COBE students to earn credit for prior learning experience, known as Prior Learning Assessment (PLA). “We’ve always had a lot of PLA available for our Criminal Justice program and for CLEP (College-Level Examination Program) testing. So, we have a lot of PLA opportunities, but these are…
Five AU programs earn “Best Online Programs” recognition from U.S. News
ASHLAND, Ohio – Five of Ashland University’s programs received “Best Online Programs” distinction from the highly-respected U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 rankings, which were announced on Wednesday. U.S. News, in its 12th year collecting and analyzing data from distance education master’s and bachelor’s degree completion programs, assessed 1,752 online degree programs. The rankings measure overall academic quality across disciplines, in addition to…
Ashland University graduate releases her latest children's book
As the eldest of 11 siblings, Andrea Carter embarked on a groundbreaking path as the first in her family to attend college. The challenges of earning a bachelor's degree seemed daunting, and pursuing a master's felt almost impossible, she said. However, driven by determination and supported by Ashland University's inclusive atmosphere, she achieved her academic goals, graduating with a Master of Science in Educational Leadership in 2005. Not stopping there…
New Homeschool and Classical Learning Center on AU campus is thriving
ASHLAND, Ohio – A new initiative by Ashland University is already gaining significant interest, as the Homeschool and Classical Learning Center (530 College Ave.), which officially opened on Dec. 15, is providing services in support of a growing community. The initiative was driven by the increased demand of families interested in transitioning from home education to higher education, according to Keith Ramsdell, vice president of enrollment management and…
