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One of Ashland University’s Ashland Poetry Press books, “The Rigid Body” by Gabriel Spera, has been named as one of three finalists in the 2013 Benjamin... more
The Coburn Art Gallery on the Ashland University campus has scheduled three summer art sessions -- Summer Art Camp and two separate Art Days -- that will allow... more
Award Winning Ashland Poetry Press
One of Ashland University’s Ashland Poetry Press books, “The Rigid Body” by Gabriel Spera, has been named as one of three finalists in the 2013 Benjamin Franklin Awards Competition.

Sarah Wells, administrative director of the Master of Fine Arts program at Ashland University, said that Spera’s book, “The Rigid Body,” was selected as one of three finalists in the category of Poetry/Literary Criticism.
Wells will be representing the Poetry Press and will receive the Benjamin Franklin Award at the awards ceremony that will be held in New York City on May 29. Read more...
Program Testimonials
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J. Patrick CardI firmly believe that success derives from commitment, curiosity, ethics, and a strong foundation. Ashland provided the solid foundation and ethics that have allowed me to prosper as a scientist and educator. Particularly important in that regard is the well-known philosophy of the institution... more -
Mike Hanck“After obtaining my BA in Religion at Ashland University in 2008, I found myself in the midst of great opportunity. Using what I had learned from my undergraduate studies, I applied to Trinity Lutheran Seminary and was accepted. I also found myself involved with and useful to a variety of... more -
Michelle WilsonMichelle Wilson graduated from Ashland University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Television Broadcast Production and Professional Video. Michelle is currently the Executive Producer of a nationally syndicated health and fitness show entitled, “Peter’s Principles with Peter Nielsen.” She is in... more
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Kate Bartlett“I was a student at AU as part of the bachelors plus program (Integrated Sciences grades 7-12). Originally I started at the Columbus branch of AU in 2006 and then transferred to main campus during the 2007-2008 school year. Once at main campus I began taking classes such as Physiology,... more -
Nicole ValentineMy opportunities at Ashland have been more than I could have ever imagined. I switched my major to Psychology my second semester freshman year. It was the best choice I could have made. My freshman year brought a lot of great opportunities for me. I began assisting Dr. Bonfiglio with research,... more










