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Ashford Plans Hall of Fame Induction, Pack the Gym Event

The Ashford University Athletics Department will induct newly selected members into its Athletics Hall of Fame on Saturday, Jan. 19. The induction ceremony will be held between AU’s women’s and men’s basketball games against Mount Mercy College – approximately 2:30 p.m. in Kehl Arena.

This year’s honorees are all former student-athletes of the institution. Athletics Director Meg Schebler said, “We are pleased to honor this outstanding group of people for their dedication and service to our institution. We are proud of their accomplishments and recognize their achievements with this induction.”

The University’s Alumni Association will also host its annual Pack the Gym event on the same day. Alumni and their families will be admitted free to the basketball games to cheer on the Saints teams.

“We always get a great turnout and look forward to seeing everyone reminisce about their times here at the University,” said Heather Hilgendorf-Cooley, Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Alumni and Career Services.

Founded in 1918, Ashford University® is a coeducational institution regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, with programs in education, business, accounting, criminal and social justice, computer animation and graphic design, and other areas. The University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as a range of student activities and athletics, at its Clinton campus. Online degree programs are available in education, organizational management, business administration, psychology, health care administration, criminal justice and social science. The University is known for its high quality yet highly affordable on-campus and online programs, with tuition fees among the lowest in the U.S. compared to other private institutions. Its tagline is: “Higher Education Made Affordable”SM. For more information, please visit Ashford.

by Editor, theCity1.com
January 11, 2008