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Associate Professor of Inclusive Services & Exceptional Learners
Dr. Carla Abreu-Ellis, associate professor, holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from Bowling Green State University. Dr. Abreu-Ellis teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in the Dwight Schar College of Education at Ashland University. Her research interests include College... read more
Professor and Chair of the Department of Leadership Studies
Dr. Judy A. Alston, Professor and Chair of the Department of Leadership Studies, joined the Ashland University faculty in 2007. Her research foci include Black female school superintendents; the exploration of how the intersections of class, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual diversity and ability... read more
Associate Professor of Educational Foundations
Dr. Penny Arnold, Associate Professor, joined the Ashland University faculty in 1996. Her areas of expertise include the effectiveness of proficiency test and board certified teachers. She was one of the first teachers in the country to earn National Board Certification. She is a multi-year... read more
Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Religion
Dr. David Aune came to Ashland University in the fall of 1996. Before Ashland, he taught part-time at a number of colleges in New England, including Providence College, Wesleyan University and Eastern Connecticut State University. Dr. Aune holds the Ph.D. in the history of religions: early... read more
Professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages
Dr. David Baker is a professor of Old Testament and Semitric Languages at the Ashland University Theological Seminary. Dr. Baker is a brilliant professor, whose classes are stretching and informative. He is the author of a long list of works and is recognized as an international Old Testament... read more
Professional Instructor of ACCESS
Mohsine Bensaid, Professional Instructor, joined the ACCESS program in the fall of 2010. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Linguistics and Literature from Ibn Tofail University, Morocco, another Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Denison University, Granville, Ohio, and a Master of... read more
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Dr. Robert Bergosh, associate professor of chemistry, joined Ashland University in 2005. His area of expertise is in organic chemistry. He obtained a Bachelor of Science with a double major in chemistry and biology from Kentucky Wesleyan College and a Ph.D. in organic/materials chemistry from the... read more
Professor and Director of Choral Activities
Rowland (“Ron”) Blackley is a professor of music and director of choral activities at Ashland University, where he conducts the University Choir and Chamber Singers. He also founded the Ashland Area Chorus. He supervises all aspects of the choral program and teaches in the areas of conducting and... read more
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Dr. Diane Bonfiglio earned a B.S. in psychology from Ashland University, an M.A. in psychology from The Ohio State University and a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from The Ohio State University. She specializes in health psychology. Her particular areas of interest include the relationship between... read more
Professor of Biology
Dr. Soren Brauner, professor of biology, joined the Ashland University faculty in 1986. He received a Bachelor of Arts in environmental biology, a Master of Arts in botany from the University of California at Santa Barbara and a Ph.D. in genetics from the University of California at Davis. His area... read more
Dean of the Dwight Shar College of Education
Donna Adair Breault is the Dean of the Dwight Shar College of Education. She has thirty years of experience in education including work as an elementary and middle school teacher and administrator. Since entering higher education in 2000, she has served five other universities teaching in the areas... read more
Associate Professor of English
Linda Joyce Brown joined the English faculty at Ashland in 2006 after teaching in Connecticut for four years. She has also taught at the University of Oregon, where she received her M.A., and the University of New Mexico, where she earned her Ph.D. Brown has taught courses in American literature... read more
Assistant Professor of Sport Management
Dr. Ken Brubaker, originally from Buffalo, New York, joined Ashland University in 2003 as a graduate assistant and adjunct instructor for the sport sciences department. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Canisius College, a M.Ed. in sport education from Ashland University and an Ed.D. in... read more
Associate Professor of Geology
Dr. Nigel Brush, professor of geology, joined the Ashland University faculty in 2000. His areas of research include geoarchaeology, dendrochronology and millennial-scale climate change events. He is a co-director of the Ashland/Wooster/Columbus Archaeological & Geological Consortium and former... read more
Associate Professor of Political Science
Dr. Christopher Burkett, associate professor of political science, joined Ashland University in 2005. He teaches American political thought and institutions courses, and his fields of expertise include the American founding, American foreign policy, and political philosophy. He serves as faculty... read more
Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education
Dr. Fred Burton, Associate Professor, joined the Ashland University faculty in 2008. With extensive experience as an elementary school teacher and principal, he brings a practical perspective that is informed by his theoretical and philosophical roots in child-centered, progressive education. His... read more
Professor of New Testament
Dr. John Byron is a professor of New Testament at the Ashland University Theological Seminary. Dr. Byron has a desire to serve both the church and the academy, and, for him, Ashland Theological Seminary has been a wonderful joining of those two institutions. ATS is a place where freedom of thought... read more
Ashland University President
Click on this link to access the Appearances and Speaking Engagements Form for AU President Dr. Carlos Campo --https://www.ashland.edu/administration/content/presidents-appearance-req...
Dr. Carlos Campo began his term as the 30th president of Ashland University on June 1, 2015, and brings a wealth... read more
Director of ACCESS Program
Shane Carter has been the Director of the ACCESS Program since June of 2012. Shane has a Master’s Degree in Applied Linguistics from Ohio University. Shane has lived extensively overseas, where he taught English as a Second Language in Korea, Taiwan, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Japan... read more
Associate Professor of Educational Foundations
Dr. Cathryn Chappell, Associate Professor, joined Ashland University in 2004. Her areas of expertise include assessment, multicultural education, peace education, and social justice issues. Her primary areas of scholarship include post-secondary prison education and libraries as community centers.... read more
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Mark Hamilton offers KLIF observations on Astro's cheating scandal
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WKSU Exploradio segment features Chartier, PSA
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Christopher Chartier, PSA featured in National Public Radio story
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AU Trustee Liebert Karl's generosity featured on WEWS-Channel 5
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Amanda Klinger a featured expert in USA Today story about active shooter response in schools
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Christopher Chartier's PSA work is subject of Undark feature
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AU Coach Jud Logan profiled on WYKC Channel 3
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Baptist Standard covers panel discussion moderated by AU President Carlos Campo
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Dr. Jeff Sikkenga, interim executive director of the Ashbrook Center and professor of political science,
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AU Professor of History Dr. John Moser was featured in an article written and posted by Richland/Ashland Source.
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AU Professor of Geology Nigel Brush was mentioned in an article that has been published by national and international media.
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National school security and safety expert Dr. Amy Klinger was interviewed by C-SPAN about school safety and crisis response on the anniversary of the school shooting in Parkland, Fla.
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ESPN ran an article about Matt LaFleur, who had been a coach at Ashland and has now been named head coach for the Green Bay Packers.
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Dr. Elad Granot, dean of the Dauch College of Business and Economics, was quoted extensively in a WEWS-TV 5 new segment on the psychology behind retail displays.
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11/29/18 –
The Ashbrook Center and Ashland University are mentioned in the Dec. 17 issue of National Review.
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Ashland University and its correctional education program were recognized in an article
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Ashland University and its correctional education program was noted in an opinion article
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8/09/18 –
Ron Mickler Jr., executive director of the MBA program, was interviewed by OnlineMBAReport.com about the Ashland University Online MBA program.
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The American Press printed an article on Correctional Education that discussed the online learning platform at 15 correctional centers across Louisiana and the partnership between the Lantern learning system and Ashland University.
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Ashland University's Correctional Program was featured in an article printed in the Lafayette Daily Advertiser.
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6/17/18 –
AU adjunct professor of geology Dr. William Reinthal was quoted in a news media article about the drilling of wells in Green and Mohican townships in Ashland County.
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Dr. Jeffrey Weidenhamer, professor of chemistry, was quoted in a Popular Science article dealing with black plastic e-waste.
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Dr. Elad Granot, dean of the Dauch College of Business and Economics, was featured in an article for Cleveland Jewish News.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer sports writer Terry Pluto is a commentator on NPR radio stations and his latest segment of "The View from Pluto"
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1/16/18 –
The New Philadelphia Times-Reporter ran an article on AU President Dr. Carlos Campo
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1/10/18 –
The AU women’s basketball program has been featured by several media outlets in the past few weeks, including WKYC Channel 3 in Cleveland and Fox8 News in Cleveland.
The team topped Northern Michigan on Jan. -
12/30/17 –
The Columbus Dispatch ran an article on AU basketball player Nick Bapst, who suffered cardiac arrest during a game.
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12/23/17 –
The Cleveland Plain Dealer ran an op-ed article written by Thomas Sudow, director of Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurial Studies.
The article, titled "The Santa entrepreneur clause," points out that the...
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