Reminder: The Center for CommUNITY and Belonging has scheduled a series of engaging events to celebrate MLK Legacy Week. Join us tonight for a keynote speech by AU Board member and pastor Rickey Bolden. "Intelligence plus character — that is the goal of true education." - MLK

Today, we celebrate the peaceful transfer of power in our representative democracy. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

I just learned about this awesome free collection of American music from the early days of the recording industry. All for you and me. Start playing it now. Incredible. About this Collection | National Jukebox | Digital Collections | Library of Congress loc.gov/collections/na…

Yes, Nancy and I fell in love over reading a novel. A Valentine's Day story compliments of The Collegian, the wonderful student newspaper of Ashland University. I can't believe how young we look in the old pictures...

Happy Presidents’ Day! Ohio is known as the “Mother of Presidents” with 8 being from the state. Learn more: bit.ly/40TBBAG

Exciting news: Thanks to the remarkable generosity of Bob and Jan Archer, the Ashland Center for Nonviolence’s long-term future has been secured. The Archers donated $1 million to establish the Janet L. Archer ACN Endowed Fund. ashland.edu/news/bob-and-j…

On this day in 1945, a 33-year-old Associated Press photojournalist named Joe Rosenthal climbs Iwo Jima's Mount Suribachi and snaps one of the most famous images of all time.

#OTD in #history, 1751, James Madison was born. He was as instrumental as any in drafting the #Constitution at the Constitutional Convention, supporting its ratification through the Federalist Papers, and codifying its liberties by introducing the #BillofRights in Congress. #USA

And then there were 1️⃣6️⃣

My wife and I invite you to support the Ashland Theological Seminary and will match the first $5,000 in donations for #Dayofgiving. Help us support the education and training of ministers and counselors on Day of Giving 2025. Ashland University Ashland Seminary

Happy 100th Birthday, Flannery O’Connor.

He is risen!

Old Glory at USS Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. I took this photo in 2019 as NEH chairman. (That year we awarded a research fellowship on architect Alfred Preis, the designer of the Memorial. He fled Austria to HI in 1939.) It is hard to comprehend how much US troops and

No. 17 in the nation. A testament to the relentless excellence of our student-athletes, coaches, and supporters. #EagleNation 🦅 goashlandeagles.com/news/2025/6/10…

Shawn Orr (left) and Catherine Williams (right) are now members of the Executive Leadership Team, the highest leadership group of AU! Janet Edwards, Cathy Britton, Mary Deloe and Amy Clark were also promoted in their respective areas. Congrats to all! ashland.edu/news/ashland-u…

We are so excited for Josh Sumpter to join Ashland University as our new chaplain!

Happy 4th of July! 🎉🇺🇸 Today, we honor the spirit of independence, the sacrifices of our service members, and the enduring freedom we cherish. Let’s unite in celebrating the values that make our nation strong and free!

Happy 4th of July! An image of this painting, The Collection, was used by the U.S. State Department for every Ambassador's and Consulate's July 4th Invitation worldwide #fourthofjuly #July4 #painting #flag #AmericanFlag #AIE #ArtInEmbassies #watercolor #thecollection

I’m so proud of the Ashland faculty, staff, & students!

Nothing like an elevator ride with AU President Jon Parrish Peede