Jackson Schultz Wins Snyder Award

 

Jackson Schultz, a spring 2021 graduate from Mansfield, Ohio who majored in creative writing and geology, won the Snyder Award for outstanding work as a senior creative writing major. Named after Richard Snyder, long-time department chair and co-founder of Ashland Poetry Press, the award comes with a cash prize. 

Dr. Kelly Sundberg, Assistant Professor of English and supervisor of Schultz's senior capstone, praised his project: "Jackson Schultz's From the Height of Our Sin, Looking Down is a captivating and experimental view of a future world that has been destroyed by human hubris. Schultz has created a trilogy of science fiction narratives that illustrate various elements of human shortcomings. Overall, the work is extremely well-written and well-conceived."

Congratulations, Jackson!

Faith Edwards Named Valedictorian at Spring 2021 Commencement

Faith Edwards, Integrated Language Arts major from New London, Ohio, has been named as one of four Valedictorians of the 2021 graduating class at Ashland University. 

Edwards shared the following reflection on her time at AU:

The Ashland University English Department's faculty emanate excellence. In every class that I had the honor to take, the professors grounded me in foundational literary pieces, challenged me to marinate in their depths, and mentored me to analyze their impact in our current society. Because of my time in this department, I have grown as a writer, as a teacher, and as an individual. I sincerely thank all of my English professors and peers. It is my absolute honor and joy to use my experiences to teach the next generation at Clear Fork High School beginning this fall.

We are thrilled that Faith earned this honor and grateful that she spent her college years with us. Best wishes and congratulations, Faith!

Edwards with Provost Amiel Jarstfer and President Carlos Campo