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AU grad retires after nearly 50 years in the broadcast television industry
It didn’t take long for Dave Howitt to use what he learned at Ashland as a radio/TV major, starting a job at WUAB-TV in Cleveland shortly after his May 1976 graduation. He has used that knowledge ever since, with nearly 50 years in the broadcast television industry, including the past 30-plus years with Sinclair Broadcast Group, a diversified media company. After hitting some personal and professional milestones in late 2024, Howitt said he felt it…
AUJO to prep for Chicago trip with “Jazz at the Nest” concert Feb. 20
ASHLAND, Ohio – The Ashland University Jazz Orchestra continues its 2024-25 season with a “Jazz at the Nest” performance on Thursday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m., at the Eagle’s Nest inside the Hawkins-Conard Student Center. The event is free and open to the public. This concert will showcase some of big band’s greatest contributors, as the AUJO plays selections from the Count Basie library as well as Terry Gibbs, Woody Herman, Bob Florence, Frank Mantooth, Pat…
Reed to perform his 40th faculty recital on Feb. 23
ASHLAND, Ohio – Thomas Reed of the Ashland University Department of Music will present his annual faculty recital on Sunday, Feb. 23, at 7:30 p.m., in the Elizabeth Pastor Recital Hall at the Center for the Arts (331 College Ave.). The performance is free and open to the public. For Reed, who plays the clarinet and saxophone, this marks his 40th faculty recital during his time at AU. The first half of the recital will include classical selections by Sergei…
2024-25 Environmental Lecture Series kicks off Feb. 20 with presentation on the benefits of nature for human health
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University’s 2024-25 Environmental Lecture Series, featuring a theme of “Environment and People,” will kick off on Thursday, Feb. 20, with a special presentation by Kristi Lekies, Ph.D., an associate professor at Ohio State University’s School of Environment and Natural Resources. She will present “Nature Experiences Across the Life Span: Exploring Pathways of Possibility,” at Ronk Lecture Hall inside AU’s Dwight Schar College of…
Ashland University students enjoy making connections during trip to New York
The Ashland University trip to New York is all about making connections. Making connections with professionals during company tours, making connections with AU graduates working there and, yes, even sometimes making connections with celebrities. “It’s nice to have both business and pleasure with the trip,” said Alison Rossi, AU assistant professor of fashion merchandising who has led the trip four times over the past several years. “I like the New York trip…
AU announces Dean’s List honorees for fall 2024, more than 1,000 students recognized
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University is pleased to announce its Dean’s List honorees for the 2024 fall semester. More than 1,000 students earned the distinction. In order to be eligible for the Dean’s List at Ashland, one must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at the university and receive a grade point average of 3.50 or above for the semester. The students and their hometowns can be found here.
AU history professor to appear on series of History’s Greatest Mysteries episodes
ASHLAND, Ohio – Those in the Ashland community tuning into the History Channel’s documentary series History’s Greatest Mysteries will see a familiar face on Monday, Feb. 3, and throughout the sixth season of the popular show. John Moser, Ph.D., chair of the history and political science department at Ashland University and a member of the AU faculty since 2001, will be making regular appearances—seven to be exact—as an expert commentator during the show’s…
Ashbrook Classical Theater to perform “Much Ado About Nothing” Jan. 31-Feb. 2
ASHLAND, Ohio – The Ashbrook Classical Theater Company will present four performances of William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” on Friday, Jan. 31, through Sunday, Feb. 2. The shows, taking place at the Studio Theatre in Ashland University’s College of Fine Arts, will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, along with an additional 1 p.m. matinee on Saturday. Admission is free and seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis, though seats may be…
ACN’s “Science of Peace” conference to be held Feb. 21-22
ASHLAND, Ohio – The Ashland Center for Nonviolence (ACN) at Ashland University will host the 10th annual John D. Stratton Conference on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 21-22. This year’s theme is “The Science of Peace.” Through the development of “The Science of Peace,” the conference expects to leverage the strengths of a variety of disciplines in an effort to bring about a broader range of effective approaches to building a peaceful world. It aims to help…
U.S. News recognizes AU with five “Best Online Programs” rankings
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University’s online offerings were awarded distinction in the latest U.S. News & World Report’s college rankings, as five of its programs were tabbed “Best Online Programs” by the highly-respected digital media company. Its 2025 rankings were announced on Tuesday. U.S. News, in its 13th year collecting and analyzing data specific to online learning, evaluated more than 1,600 bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. The rankings…
