EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was authored by Dr. Christopher R. Chartier, a psychology professor at Ashland University. ASHLAND — In early 2020, at the start of a 15-month sabbatical from work, and going a bitstir-crazy during peak pandemic restrictions, I decided to start hiking theyoungest of my three sons — Kai — around town in […]
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Ashland falls to IUP in opener
INDIANA, Pa. — Indiana University Pennsylvania quarterback Karst Hunter threw three touchdown passes as the No. 16 Crimson Hawks rallied for a 24-17 win over No. 12 Ashland on Thursday. Hunter hooked up with Quinn Zinobile on a 46-yard scoring strike with 1:10 remaining in the fourth quarter to break a 17-17 tie. IUP led […]
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AU tangles with IUP in clash between ranked teams
ASHLAND — Another campaign of Ashland University football is upon us and this one begins with a stellar matchup. The 12th-ranked Eagles kick off the 2023 campaign on Thursday at 7 p.m. with an assignment at 16th-ranked Indiana University Pennsylvania. Ashland-IUP is one of only two opening-week Top 25 games in Division II, along with […]
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MVNU prof’s 5 Easy Pieces exhibit at Coburn Gallery Aug. 21
ASHLAND – “Five Easy Pieces,” an exhibition featuring Ohio artist Justin Sorenson, will be hosted by the Ashland University Department of Art + Design and the Coburn Gallery (331 College Ave.) from Aug. 21 to Sept. 24, with an opening reception scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 31, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The reception is free […]
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A new calling: Campo reflects on nine years at Ashland University
ASHLAND — Ashland University President Carlos Campo said he wasn’t looking to leave. Nevertheless, AU announced Aug. 11 that Campo will assume a “new leadership position” outside the university in the next nine to 12 months. Campo has served as AU’s president since June 2015. Last October, the Board of Trustees voted to extend his […]
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1st Congregational Church hosts fundraiser to boost Ukraine kids
MANSFIELD – First Congregational Church will host a heartfelt fundraiser in support of the children of Ukraine on Thursday, Aug. 24, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. located at 640 Millsboro Road, Mansfield. This event aims to raise funds to provide LifePacks for children affected by the devastating consequences of war in Ukraine. The highlight of […]
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Educators participate in MOESC manufacturing teacher boot camp
MANSFIELD – This summer, educators from districts in Crawford County, Morrow County, and Richland County had the opportunity to participate in the first Teacher Business Boot Camps. Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center’s Business Advisory Council and Economic Development and Chamber of Commerce partners in each county organized these programs to show teachers what goes on behind […]
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President Carlos Campo leaving Ashland University
ASHLAND — Carlos Campo, the president of Ashland University since 2015, announced today that he has formally accepted a new leadership position and will be leaving AU. He will remain in his current role for the next nine to 12 months to allow the AU Board of Trustees to hire a new president. Details regarding […]
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Ashland University’s Ashbrook Center wraps up 2023 summer academies
ASHLAND — Kimberly Hurt didn’t plan on attending college until last year, after she attended an Ashbrook summer academy at Ashland University. The Ashbrook Academies, run through AU’s Ashbrook Center, serve high school students entering their junior and senior years. The academies are week-long summer classes that run from mid-June to the end of July. […]
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AU awarded $1.7 million from state to support three growing programs
ASHLAND – The State of Ohio has awarded Ashland University approximately $1.7 million for upgrades to three of its programs — the Center for Addictions, Correctional Education, Military & Veteran Services — as part of the biennium budget passed by the General Assembly and signed into law by Gov. Mike DeWine this month. “Congratulations to […]