Jon Parrish Peede Named Ashland University’s 31st President
Jon Parrish Peede, former chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities, has been selected as the next president of Ashland University and Ashland Theological Seminary. Peede will begin his role as president on June 1, 2024.
“I am honored to serve the Ashland students, faculty, staff, alumni, trustees and supporters. I admire the university’s steadfast commitment to its Christian heritage, liberal arts core, graduate programs and high teaching standards,” said Peede.
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