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Smith smiling at convo

The life of Opal Smith, Ashland University’s Convo Grandma

Lauren Gulden, News & Features Editor April 15, 2025

Upon walking into the Ashland University convocation center, looking for a daily special, any student would recognize Opal Smith behind the counter.  Her greeting is warm, and her familiar face is...

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...

Yoder was 2023-24 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District.

A legacy of leadership and resilience

Ryan Cutright, Reporter March 30, 2025

Morgan Yoder’s journey at Ashland University has been shaped by her growth as both a player and a person, with basketball playing a central role in her development.   As a senior and captain on...

Dr. Greg McBrayer teaching a classroom full of students

Dr. Greg McBrayer takes on new position of Ashland University interim provost

Katelyn Meeks and Lauren Gulden March 28, 2025

Recently, Dr. Greg McBrayer, associate professor of political science, was chosen as Ashland University’s interim provost and AU President Jon Peede’s first choice.  “I think Professor McBrayer...

Ashland University women’s basketball loses against Grand Valley

Ashland University women’s basketball loses against Grand Valley

Ethan Jenkins, Reporter March 17, 2025

The Ashland Eagles women’s basketball team’s season came to a close in the Midwest Regional final game on Monday night against the Grand Valley State Lakers falling 62-50. “They [Grand Valley]...

Dr. Gregory McBrayer joined Ashland University faculty in 2017 and served as director of Core Curriculum. He teaches courses in political philosophy and international relations.

Ashland University announces interim provost

Katelyn Meeks, Managing Editor March 14, 2025

As of  March 13, Dr. Greg McBrayer, associate professor of political science, is appointed interim provost at Ashland University. He will start on March 17. AU Provost, Dr. Amiel Jarstfer, will serve...

Ashland University women’s basketball

Celebrating women in athletics

Dashia Lanai, Sports Editor March 5, 2025

The Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC) Diversity and Inclusion subcommittee plans to recognize Women’s History Month in the month of March.  The committee recently recognized Black History...

Kappa Sigma participating in the walk

Kappa Sigma’s annual Mile in a Soldier’s Shoes event

Kiersten Boecker, Reporter February 27, 2025

Annually, Ashland University’s fraternity, Kappa Sigma presents the Mile in a Soldier’s Shoes event to raise money for homeless veterans and veterans in need.  Starting at the flagpole in the quad,...

Rev. Nancy Hollomon-Peede and Jon Parrish Peede. Wedding photo, December 16, 1995. Macon, Georgia.

Love at first read

Lauren Gulden, News & Features Editor January 28, 2025

Love for Ashland University President Jon Parrish Peede struck in a publishing house.   The year was 1994 and Peede recently started his first professional job as a book editor at Mercer University...

Dr. Rickey Bolden giving his talk

Ashland University welcomes legacy speaker for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Sam Vincent, Reporter January 22, 2025

On Monday, Jan. 20 at 6 p.m., Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the Student Center Auditorium, the Center for Community and Belonging and the Black Student Alliance joined to host Dr. Rickey Bolden, a legacy...

Ashland’s Main Street ignites with Christmas spirit 

Lauren Gulden, News & Features Editor December 9, 2024

The annual Ashland Christmas Parade took place on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. Citizens of the town lined Ashland’s Main Street and neighboring roads as the lights and music began.  The different...

City of Ashland Breaks Guinness World Record 

City of Ashland Breaks Guinness World Record 

Riley Bennett and Katelyn Meeks December 5, 2024

On Dec. 1, 2024, Ashland, Ohio, was officially awarded the Guinness World Record for the largest display of illuminated metal structures or sculptures.  Not only did Ashland secure the record, but...

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