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The Collegian
ASHLAND, Ohio – After completing a national search, President Jon Parrish Peede has appointed Mitchell Metzger, Ph.D., a longtime Ashland University faculty leader to the position of provost. Metzger, professor of psychology, will begin his new duties on July 1. “For more than 20 years, Dr. Metzger has invested in this university community through teaching,.
The Collegian
Style is not just something that is studied, but something that can be created. Senior Ashland University student Hannah Good has made her mark on the campus through her stylish creativity. Good was approached by her manager at the campus store to create a collection. Her only guidelines were making it tailored to spring and...
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Starting April 29, Ashland University women’s softball traveled to Akron’s Firestone Stadium to play in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) Championship. The Eagles went 3-2 in the tournament, winning against Northwood, Ohio Dominican and Hillsdale. Both losses were to the Oilers. Their first match-up in the first round was against the Northwood Ti
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On May 5, Ashland University’s track and field program competed in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Both the men’s and women’s teams placed second in the team standings. The women scored 214 points, which was just behind Hillsdale College’s 219.5 points. The men fell to the Tiffin Dragons, 186.66 to 163. ...
The Collegian
On Sunday, May 3, the Ashland University Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) hosted the annual Ashpys. This event allows athletes to dress up and celebrate the year of hard work and success that they had on the field, in the water, and on the court. A ballot is sent to athletes in early April, and...
The Collegian
Ashland University has a total enrollment of 6,419 students as of April 2026, 84% of those being undergraduate students. Of these undergraduate students, over 3,000 live on the university’s campus in one of the seven residence halls. One of these halls has a unique history, its contents stretching from classrooms and offices to dorm rooms...
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“She’s held together an entire theater program with paper clips and rubber bands,” said colleague Ron Blackley — a fitting description of Teresa Durbin-Ames’ 26-year career of dedication. Durbin-Ames began teaching at Ashland University in 2000. When she arrived, the theatre department was thriving and full of students, but due to budget cuts, she has...
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The largest residence hall renovation in the history of Ashland University is underway, fueled by a major gift from Dwight and Martha Schar. The contribution is transforming campus and creating a sense of nostalgia. They have contributed in the past to the Dwight Schar Athletic Complex, Dwight Schar College of Education, Dwight Schar College...
The Collegian
After nearly a decade at Ashland University Interim Provost Gregory McBrayer, Ph.D is preparing for a new chapter in his life, leaving behind a legacy shaped by teaching, commitment and leadership. McBrayer, also an associate professor in the Department of History and Political Science, is in his ninth year at Ashland University. During his time...
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After a long road trip down to Nashville, Tenn., the Ashland University STUNT saw their season come to a close after two hard-fought games. The Eagles began the national tournament on Thursday, April 23, with a morning matchup against Trevecca Nazarene. The Eagles fell early in the season to the Trojans in Lexington, but their...
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