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AU Theatre offers The Theory of Relativity via On Demand streaming
02/22/2012 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 can be purchased at https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/46695. A ticket allows the patron a 48-hour access to the production at any point during the run. The musical production, with music and lyrics by…
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…
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…
