Honors Awards Spotlight: Faith Edwards (Outstanding Junior)

Congratulations to Faith Edwards for being awarded "Outstanding Junior" in English

Faith is a junior from New London, OH and is majoring in Integrated Language Arts Education (grades 7-12)

Senior Spotlight: Sara Ludwig

The department wishes its graduating seniors the best as they apply for jobs and begin the exciting transition to the next chapter of their lives! This post is the fourth and final installment in a series to spotlight these seniors, who generously shared their favorite memory of being a major in the English Department and their post-graduation plans

Sarah Ludwig

I have majors in English/Creative Writing and Minors: French/Business Administration

My favorite memories of being an English major at AU include meeting all of the people over the years who share my passion for reading and writing. I loved workshopping with everyone and getting to know my professors and classmates, especially whenever we would go to a play or musical together as a group.

After graduation I hope to get a job with a focus on writing, but I am leaving my options open.

Senior Spotlight: Gabby Hufford

The department wishes its graduating seniors the best as they apply for jobs and begin the exciting transition to the next chapter of their lives! This post is the fourth and final installment in a series to spotlight these seniors, who generously shared their favorite memory of being a major in the English Department and their post-graduation plans 

Gabby Hufford 

I'm an Integrated Language Arts major (7-12th grade Language Arts Education)

One of my favorite memories is just all the good times I had with my friends that I met in the English Department. We would sit at the nest for hours talking about our classes and our outlook on things. I also will never forget all the times I was called on by Dr. Weaver for one of his infamous impossible questions. Lastly, I really enjoyed taking Grammar and Usage and Lit and Film simply because it challenged me even though I thought I already knew everything there was. I definitely have to thank the professors for proving me wrong on that one. 

As of right now, I am applying for teaching jobs in Northeast Ohio. I also am planning on getting my Master's at some point. I hope that one day I can be a teacher who made a difference in a student's life. 

Ashland MFA Director Christian Kiefer on loss, hope, and writing amid the pandemic

Ashland MFA Director Christian Kiefer publishes an essay on loss, hope, and writing amid the pandemic at Literary Hub.

https://lithub.com/from-one-writer-to-another-a-letter-to-my-community/?fbclid=IwAR11xuSG5k3ydQM4ZFLio0IG4qlXoD610NU7ye16udiH_Pr5LJLBFYSXM5Y

Dr. Kelly Sundberg essay "Ritchie County Mall" published

Dr. Kelly Sundberg, Assistant Professor of English and MFA Faculty member, publishes an essay in Gay Mag, edited by award-winning writer Roxane Gay

Read it here:
https://gay.medium.com/ritchie-county-mall-7b30b96731f6