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Orr named AU’s Chief of Staff to the President

Orr named AU’s Chief of Staff to the President

Ashland University Press Release September 16, 2025

ASHLAND, Ohio – Shawn Orr, Ph.D., has been named Chief of Staff to the President at Ashland University, effective Sept. 15, as announced by AU President Jon Parrish Peede. She will manage strategic initiatives...

Pip with his owner, Sarah Depew

Student Wellness Team Welcomes Students to Take a “Paws” with Pip

Sam Vincent, Reporter September 8, 2025

On Tuesday, August 26 the Ashland University Student Wellness Team hosted “Take a ‘Paws’ with Pip” in the Hawkins-Conard Student Center, on the first floor near Eagle’s Landing.  This event,...

Dr. McBrayer, interim provost, speaking at the luncheon.

Provost outlines plan for upcoming academic year, calls for ‘creativity’

John Keim, Digital Editor August 22, 2025

On August 21, Interim Provost Dr. Greg McBrayer addressed faculty from every educational college and organization at Ashland University. He started by highlighting his new role as interim provost since...

Ashland University's Center for the Arts building, located on the campus of Ashland University

Brown to step down as dean of College of Arts & Sciences, will join faculty

Ashland University June 26, 2025

ASHLAND, Ohio — Katherine T. Brown, Ph.D., has announced that she will step down as dean of the College of Arts & Sciences at Ashland University, effective July 31. Brown, who has been serving as...

The Ashland University swim and dive team doing drills at the event with young female athletes. (photo of older girls surrounding younger girls)

Ashland University inspiring the next generation of female athletes

Nicholas Olquin, Social Media Manager April 23, 2025

On Sunday, April 13 the Ashland University Athletics Program held their annual “Girl in Sports Day.” The event allows young female athletes to come to the Niss Athletic Center to learn about various...

Joseph Griffith, Ph.D.

Ashland University professor’s work cited by Supreme Court

Aubrey Wood, News Editor April 16, 2025

Professor Joseph Griffith’s work on parental rights was recently cited twice in an amicus' brief submitted to the Supreme Court in the case of Mahmoud v. Taylor.   Griffith is an assistant professor...

Jealous speaking to students, staff and guests in the Upper Convocation Center.

Executive Director of Sierra Club visited Ashland University

Aubrey Wood, News Editor April 1, 2025

On March 26, American civil rights leader, environmentalist and Executive Director of the Sierra Club, Ben Jealous visited Ashland University to speak to students and guests in the Upper Convocation Center.   The...

Dashia Lanai looking at all the vinyl's WRDL owns

WRDL’s Vinylthon: Spinning the classics

Chloe Kovinchick, Design Editor March 26, 2025

On Saturday April 12-13, WRDL will be celebrating their tenth anniversary of Vinylthon.   The event brings together a combination of students, faculty, alumni and friends of AU.  The station will...

Team Ice’s window designs painted in the Student Center

Ashland University hosts Greek Week

Aubrey Wood, News Editor March 18, 2025

Every year at Ashland University, Fraternity and Sorority Life puts on “Greek Week” for all members.   Greek Week includes six days of friendly competition between the fraternities and sororities...

The Writing and Communication Center in Archer Library

The rising presence of AI at Ashland University

Aubrey Wood, News Editor March 12, 2025

The AU Instructional Resource Center, Writing and Communication Center and Archer Library now provide student workshops helping to teach students how to practically and responsibly use Artificial Intelligence.  The...

Inside of Masterminds, front room

A place to challenge your mind [VIDEO]

Aubrey Wood, News Editor February 20, 2025

Being a busy college student can be very stressful, not to mention the added homesickness that comes with it.   Luckily, AU is located in the heart of Ashland, just a short walk into the downtown...

Pictured: Katelyn Meeks, Managing Editor of the Collegian

Who Decides to Cancel Classes at Ashland University?

Katelyn Meeks, Managing Editor February 5, 2025

Jan. 21 and 22 were a bit chilly.  Well, more than a bit.  Temperatures dipped below zero as frigid wind chills swept across parts of northeastern Ohio.  The night before, students posted on...

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