Come visit Ashland University, located between Cleveland and Columbus, and experience it for yourself! If you can’t make it yet, Ashland on a Tour is a great way to explore campus, get a feel for our community, and see what life at Ashland is like.

Ashland, Inc., is an American chemical company headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware. The company began as an oil refinery in the city of Ashland, Kentucky, in 1924, before moving to Wilmington in 1994.

Explore what’s underway across Ashland: safer streets, strategic planning, the Butler-Perozzi Fountain, a new water plant and more. Follow progress, timelines and how these projects shape our future!

Whether traveling with friends, the entire family, on a solo bike trip or a holiday getaway, Ashland offers something for everyone. From local food and wine to unique B&Bs, Ashland’s hospitality is steeped in the area’s rich culture, landscape, and history.

Home to the world-famous Oregon Shakespeare Festival and ranked in the top 10 of “The 100 Best Small Art Towns in America,” Ashland is a cultural hot spot, with award-winning galleries, theaters and restaurants bursting from its seams.

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) was founded in 1935 in Ashland, OR, and has grown from a three-day festival of two plays to a nationally renowned theatre arts organization that presents a rotating…

Ashland City Hall Tidbits 5/18/2026 — Most of Ashland’s City Fees Will Increase 3.1 Percent By David Runkel, Chronicle Reporter

We embrace culture and education with Ashland being the home of Southern Oregon University and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Ashland offers unparalleled opportunities for local theater, setting a world-class stage for enthusiasts.