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Bill Goldring announced his retirement, effective July 4. He has been at Ashland University for 16 years and is one of the most successful athletic directors in the country at the Division II level.

Athletic Director Bill Goldring retiring

Chris Bils April 24, 2014

Ashland University Athletic Director Bill Goldring will be retiring July 4, after 16 years with the university.When former AU President G. William Benz hired Goldring in 1998, he said the university’s...

A closer look at the cutting of AU men’s soccer

By Chris Bils August 14, 2013

Ashland University expects to save $382,558 by next year by cutting the men’s soccer program, according to university President Frederick Finks.Many changes were made this summer due to difficulties...

Crews worked all summer in Kates to have it ready for the first home volleyball game of the season. A new floor, bleachers, lighting, basketball hoops, scoreboards, and even new paint on the walls were a part of Kates transformation.

Kates construction completed

By Teresa Williams August 14, 2013

Kates Gymnasium experienced extensive renovations over the summer. With a new floor as well as upgraded bleachers, lighting, and sound system, the gym will serve as a spotlight for the Ashland University...

Kates Gymnasium getting a facelift

By Chris Bils February 21, 2013

The roof leaks, the floor creaks, there’s a terrible draft. While there may not be a man-eating clam in Kates Gymnasium, it does not take Spongebob Squarepants on opposite day to point out that some...

Guest columnist: A response on the decision to not televise women’s basketball

By Alex Jones February 24, 2012

I feel it necessary to begin this column with a slight disclaimer Let me begin by saying I have nothing but respect for Bill Goldring. He is a fine athletic director and a good man. However, respect for...

Former Head Volleyball Coach Connie Surowicz meets with the team.

Search continues for new head volleyball coach

By Missy Loar December 2, 2010

A committee from the athletics department met Tuesday to plan the search for a new volleyball coach after Connie Surowicz, former head coach, was fired in November. The department has advertised nationally...

New cannon sounds Eagle touchdowns

By Tyler Shea October 27, 2010

BANG! The Ashland University Eagles football team scores and all residents of Ashland County are immediately aware. Bill Goldring, director of athletics at AU, decided that the football games were missing...

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