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Professor Maura Grady continues "Shawshank Redemption" involvement with local reunion
Was it meant to be that Maura Grady would become an expert about the connections of “Shawshank Redemption” to the local area? “It has been the joy of my life to be involved with the research around this great film to some extent,” said Grady, Ph.D., an Ashland University associate professor of English. “Other people have written on this film. I’m not the only one by any means. but I think I can claim to know a lot about the local area and the tourism with it…
MBA grad named to the Marquis Who's Who
To support and enhance his life and work, Joseph Ponnoly said he decided to earn a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Ashland University while he was working at Nationwide Financial in Columbus as an information and technology risk manager. “It is one of the best MBA programs in the country for working executives and entrepreneurs,” said Ponnoly, who received his MBA in finance and investments from AU in 2006. Ponnoly said what he learned at AU has…
Dedicatory Piano Recital to recognize restoration of 1918 Steinway piano, feature four accomplished pianists
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University will host a Dedicatory Piano Recital on Sunday, Sept. 15, to recognize the recent restoration of its 1918 Steinway piano. The event, featuring four accomplished pianists, will take place at Elizabeth Pastor Recital Hall (room 115) inside the Center for the Arts, starting at 4 p.m. It is free and open to the public. The restoration was done by William Schoeffler, DMA, an expert piano technician and rebuilder in northeast Ohio…
Ashland University MBA graduate named CFO at Wooster Community Hospital
Jason Rohr really liked Ashland University’s flexibility and the opportunity to specialize his studies in some specific classes when he was looking for an MBA program. “Some programs had the full curriculum laid out for you without any deviation from the first class to the last class,” said Rohr, who earned his MBA from AU in 2019. “The flexibility of the program was really why I chose Ashland when I looked at MBA programs.” With the help of his MBA, Rohr…
AU mourns passing of Lucille Ford, Ph.D., former professor, dean, provost and board member
ASHLAND, Ohio – When one thinks of Lucille Ford, Ph.D., many things come to mind – university educator, community leader and trailblazer, to name a few. Lecturer, political activist and someone who put God and family first in her life are a few more of the many ways Ford is remembered. Ford was a former Ashland University professor, administrator and board member; founding president of the Ashland County Community Foundation; and first woman to run for…
Dick Ruhl’s estate gift providing a number of enhancements for AU students
ASHLAND, Ohio – Dick Ruhl, who made contributions to the success of Ashland University as a longtime member of the AU Board of Trustees (1992-2009), is still making an impact and improving the quality of education and the quality of life for AU students after his passing. A highly successful businessman in Columbus, Ohio, Ruhl passed away this past December at the age of 86. While still mourning his loss, Jody Ruhl ‘92, the youngest of his three daughters,…
Ashland University grad named warden for Richland Correctional Institution
During her senior year at Ashland University in the late 1990s, Criminal Justice major Angela (Hunsinger) Stuff had been applying for prison system jobs without any luck. Then one of her professors told her about an internship at the Mansfield Correctional Institution (MANCI) training as a case manager. “It got my foot in the door,” said Stuff, a 1999 AU graduate. “I had really good knowledge walking in the door for an interview after graduation. The job I…
AU football teammates continue friendship with business partnership
One played offense as a center, while the other was on defense as a nose guard for the Ashland University football team. One enjoys the production and personnel side of business, while the other thrives on sales. While Jon Qualls and Kevin Lacey have their differences, they also have an incredible bond forged while wearing helmets, shoulder pads and cleats for the Eagles in the late 1990s and early 2000s that has continued beyond the football field as…
Works from 25 artists featured in “CLIMATE” exhibition at AU, starting Aug. 29
ASHLAND, Ohio – The opening exhibition of the 2024-25 academic year at Ashland University’s Coburn Gallery will be “CLIMATE,” a regional juried exhibition featuring 25 Ohio-based artists. There will be an opening reception on Thursday, Aug. 29, from 4:30-6:30 p.m., and then it will run through Saturday, Sept. 28. It is free and open to the public. “CLIMATE” explores notions about the landscapes in their region and the human influence within these environments…
AU to host Connecting 4 Justice International Conference on Sept. 18-20
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University is excited to serve as this year’s host of the 16th annual Connecting 4 Justice International Conference, which will examine the challenges and successes for transitioning out of prison and back to families and communities. It will take place on AU’s campus over a three-day period from Wednesday, Sept. 18, to Friday, Sept. 20, and the theme is “Conversations, Collaboration and Community.” The event, formerly named the…
