May 24, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 5/24/2021 ASHLAND, Ohio – After 15 months of face coverings, social distancing and congregating only in small groups or online, Ashland University announced today it is ready to return to its pre-COVID-19 operations. The decision puts the University in line with the lifting on June 2 of most of Gov. Mike Dewine’s executive orders related to the pandemic, as well as new guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “We would like to thank the entire AU community for their personal sacrifice and adherence to all protocols that helped us get through this difficult period,” said AU President Dr. Carlos Campo.