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Ashland University adopts test-optional policy
10/27/2020 ASHLAND, Ohio -- Due to the continuing challenges presented by COVID-19, Ashland University is now offering on-campus undergraduate applicants the opportunity to be considered for admission without ACT, CLT, or SAT or scores. This change in policy applies to the 2021-22 academic year only and is intended for students coming directly from high school or who have been out of high school fewer than three years. “The global pandemic has created…
AU Theatre’s production of “Twelfth Night” opens at Hugo Young Theatre Nov. 6
10/27/20 ASHLAND, Ohio -- Ashland University Theatre continues its current season exploring the wonder of human connection with William Shakespeare’s classic comedy, Twelfth Night, Or What You Will, which will be performed Nov. 6-8 at the Hugo Young Theatre on the AU campus. Performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6-7 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 8. Tickets are available -- $2 for AU students and $5 for all other patrons -- only at the Ashland University Campus…
AU Board of Trustees extends President Campo’s contract through May 31, 2024
10/22/2020 ASHLAND, Ohio – The Ashland University Board of Trustees has voted unanimously to extend the contract of President Carlos Campo through May 31, 2024. “The Board of Trustees is grateful for the leadership of Dr. Campo during the last five years,” said Board of Trustees Chair Jim Hess. “Dr. Campo has moved Ashland University forward through challenging times. We fully expect he will continue to lead the university in providing a transformative…
Three November concerts planned by AU music department
10/22/2020 ASHLAND, Ohio – The Ashland University Department of Music will offer three upcoming concerts in Hugo Young Theatre. All are free admission, but require a pre-issued ticket. Seating will be limited due to current state COVID-19 requirements. On Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m., a concert will feature several small ensembles: String Ensemble, Horn Ensemble, Jazz Combo and Percussion Ensemble. On Friday, Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m., the…
Harvard's Brandt will offer thoughts on COVID-19 from an historical perspective
10/20/20 ASHLAND, Ohio – Harvard University Professor Allan Brandt will discuss the COVID-19 pandemic as part of “No Magic Bullet: COVID-19 in Historical Perspective,” a webinar to be presented Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 7:30 p.m. To access the Zoom link for this free presentation, contact kpool@ashland.edu. Brandt’s presentation, which also will include what the history of other epidemics tell us about the course of COVID-19 and how we can respond to it, is co-…
Jack W. Liebert Military & Veteran Resource Center is dedicated
10/19/2020 ASHLAND, Ohio – In the Ashland University family, Columbus resident Deborah Liebert Karl is known as a member of the Board of Trustees, an alumna and generous benefactor. But her mother, Evelyn, says Karl “is a product of her father,” Jack Liebert, a U.S. Navy veteran who served in World War II and enlisted to fight in the Korean War. AU Vice President of Institutional Advancement Margaret Pomfret said Thursday that although she’d never met Liebert…
AU hosts panel discussion on Christian perspective to understanding and responding to racism
10/15/2020 ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University will convene a panel of experts to discuss “Understanding and Responding to Racism: A Christian Perspective,” Monday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. at the Jack and Deb Miller Chapel on the AU campus. Those attending the event are required to wear face masks and observe social distancing. The presentation, part of AU’s “Faith and Society” lecture series, also will be simulcast via webinar at https://ashlanduniversity.zoom.us/…
Jian, Appleton exhibition to open Oct. 15 at the Coburn Gallery at Ashland University
10/11/2020 ASHLAND, Ohio -- The Coburn Gallery at Ashland University will host a two-person exhibition featuring works created by Texas artists Dan Jian and Kalee Appleton. The exhibition will run from Oct. 15 through Nov. 24 at the gallery, which is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and is free and open to the public. COVID-19 safety protocols limit the maximum number of visitors to 15 visiting the…
The AU Standard: A podcast designed to offer advice and insight from Corporate Partners
10/07/2020 ASHLAND, Ohio – The spotlight turns on Ashland University’s Corporate Connections with the launch of The AU Standard, a new podcast about business leaders for business leaders, hosted by Dan Lawson, executive director of corporate and workforce development. “The AU Standard grew out of several conversations with our Corporate Partners,” said Lawson. “It is for corporate leaders who want to hear ideas about what works in other companies. We feature…
AU Lab to Marketplace series features presentation by energy start up entrepreneur
10/06/2020 ASHLAND, Ohio -- pH Matter Inc. founder and President Dr. Paul Matter will speak at Ashland University on the development of materials for energy storage applications. The talk, “Experiences from an Energy Start-up Entrepreneur”, is free and open to the public and will be presented as an online webinar on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 7:30 pm. Contact Dr. Paul Hyman, phyman@ashland.edu, for webinar information. This talk is the fourth annual presentation…
