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Whether you want to support programs, scholarships, annual giving, athletics or anything in between, we want to make it easy for you to make a difference at Ashland University. There are a variety of ways you can give back, and we are excited to work with you in building toward the future.
Explore WHAT TO GIVE and HOW TO GIVE to learn more about how to make your gift have the greatest impact on campus and throughout our AU community.
Donor Stories
Through the friendship of Phillip and Jean Lersch, became acquainted with the special appeal of Ashland University. An Ohio native from the Cincinnati and Columbus areas, it is doubtful she ever set foot on the campus and probably only heard about it from the Lersch's. However, this professional opera performer who gave up her career to care for family members, developed a special caring for her music students, up to eighty at one time. And, she was never able to turn down a request to help children who had special needs. Because of her friendship with Ashland alumni, Ms. French grew to care for the University and its mission, naming it a significant beneficiary of her estate. A visiting music artist series was funded and named in her honor.
