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2025-2026 Senate meets for the first time towards the end of the latest meeting

2025-2026 Senate sworn in at latest Student Senate meeting

Sam Vincent, Reporter April 16, 2025

On Tuesday, April 15, Student Senate met for its last meeting with 2024-2025 senators serving. The positions were transitioned to the 2025-2026 Senate.  Aubrey Stepanik was sworn in as Student Senate...

Friends and families look at all the artwork

Ashland University holds the last art exhibition of the spring semester

Chloe Kovinchick, Reporter April 16, 2025

On April 10, the art department held their senior art and design exhibition for their five graduating seniors.  The room was filled with proud friends and families as they walked around looking at...

Joseph Griffith, Ph.D.

Ashland University professor’s work cited by Supreme Court

Aubrey Wood, Reporter 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...

Matt Miller, 54th Mayor of Ashland Ohio

Mayor Matt Miller to deliver commencement address at AU’s May 3 ceremony

April 14, 2025

ASHLAND, Ohio – Matt Miller ‘99, mayor of the City of Ashland, will be the keynote speaker at Ashland University’s commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 3. The ceremony, which honors both undergraduate...

A few people pose with their Derby Day outfits

Ashland’s twist on the Kentucky Derby

Riley Bennett, Reporter April 14, 2025

On Saturday, May 3, take advantage of the warmer weather with Ashland’s Main Street and local businesses as they get in the spirit of the Kentucky Derby.  There will be exciting activities like a...

The first panel speaks to attendants

Various panelists speak at Ashland University’s Law and Education Conference

Nicholas Olquin, Social Media Manager April 11, 2025

Taking place on April 4 and 5, the Ashland University Ashbrook Center hosted lectures on Law and Education. It took place in the Ronk Lecture Hall in the Dwight Schar College and Education Building.   This...

Makenna Mohr performing in the band

The Final Song, a look into Ashland University’s senior recitals

Chloe Kovinchick, Reporter April 10, 2025

On April 5, Junior Connor McFarland held his senior recital, in the Elizabeth Pastor Recital Hall.   The room was filled with friends and family as they eagerly waited for the lights to turn off until...

Spreading mulch at various locations is just one of the projects that volunteers will tackle during the annual spring cleanup effort.

6th annual ‘Make Ashland Sparkle’ community cleanup set for April 26

Ted Daniels April 10, 2025

Volunteers of all ages will come together to give local streets and parks a spring spruce-up on Saturday, April 26, as part of the sixth annual “Make Ashland Sparkle.”   The community-wide clean-up...

David Maloney and John Keim tabling for their campaign

Student Senate election campaigning occurring now

Sam Vincent, Reporter April 8, 2025

Ashland University’s Student Senate will soon hold its election to determine leadership roles for the upcoming school year.  Aspiring members of Student Senate for 2025-2026 could start campaigning...

Student senators discuss campus issues

Student Senate discusses changes at Eagles Nest at first April meeting

Sam Vincent, Reporter April 3, 2025

On Tuesday, April 1, Student Senate met for one of the last times this semester. The student senators discussed several important campus topics.  The Student Senate election is coming up next week.  “Campaigning...

Ashland University hosts fifth annual Freedom Ball

Ashland University hosts fifth annual Freedom Ball

Nick Olquin, Reporter April 2, 2025

On Saturday March 22, the Ashland University College of Democrats and College of Republicans organizations hosted their annual Freedom Ball in Redwood Hall. This year’s theme was Western, to inspire...

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

Executive Director of Sierra Club visited Ashland University

Aubrey Wood, Reporter 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...

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