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4,000 flags were placed around campus.

4,000 US flags placed on Ashland University campus

Aubrey Wood, News Editor September 11, 2025

4,000 U.S. flags were placed around campus, mainly surrounding the Hawkins-Conrad Student Center, to show remembrance for the tragic events that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001.   One  of Ashland University’s...

Last season, Allen finished at 7-1 with a 3.96 earned-run average, only allowing opponents to hit .213.

Former Eagle selected in the 2025 MLB draft

Miles Irvin, Sports Editor August 26, 2025

History was made during the summer, as former Ashland Eagle Hunter Allen was drafted to Major League Baseball. On July 14th, Allen was selected in the seventh round with the 214th overall pick by the Baltimore...

President Peede spoke to all AU staff and faculty at the All-Institutional meeting

AU celebrates budget surplus and recognizes staff

Aubrey Wood, News Editor August 22, 2025

On Tuesday, August 19, faculty and staff from all Ashland University institutions gathered in the Hugo Young Theatre for the All-Institutional Meeting.   Significant years of service, awards, budget...

The Recreation Center holds many different resources for all AU students.

Campus Compass: Navigating Ashland University’s student resources

Aubrey Wood, News Editor August 22, 2025

Ashland University’s campus provides an abundance of student resources that make college life easier, safer and more enjoyable, especially for those who are incoming freshmen.    AU provides...

McDonald named interim dean of AU’s College of Arts and Sciences

McDonald named interim dean of AU’s College of Arts and Sciences

Ashland University July 23, 2025

ASHLAND, Ohio – Dan McDonald, M.F.A., associate professor of art, has been selected interim dean of Ashland University’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), effective Aug. 1. This marks his second...

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...

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...

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