News & Events
Keep up with the latest happenings at Asbury.
“Mr. Manhattan” Premieres at The Kentucky Theatre with Celebrity Attendees
May 15, 2024 — Shot in Wilmore, central Kentucky, and New York, N.Y., in collaboration with Asbury University, “Mr. Manhattan” will premiere at The Kentucky Theatre on May 22, 2024, from 5:45 to 9:30 p.m.
Asbury Launches Fully Online Business Program
May 14, 2024 — Beginning fall 2024, the Asbury University Online Undergraduate Program will launch the 100% fully online Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration within the Dayton School of Business (DSB).
Asbury Welcomes Award-Winning Screenwriter to Teach Media Writing Courses this Fall
May 14, 2024 — Seasoned film professional Andrea Gyertson ’95 Nasfell will teach both undergraduate and graduate-level courses beginning fall 2024 at Asbury University.
Asbury Music Composer Debuts World Premiere Orchestra Concert with Lexington Philharmonic
May 13, 2024 — On May 18 at 7:30 p.m., Dr. Shawn Okpebholo ’03 will premiere his new work of “Two Black Churches (baritone and orchestra)” with the Lexington Philharmonic (LexPhil) at the University of Kentucky’s Singletary Center for the Arts Concert Hall.
Asbury’s First M.A.C. Graduate Receives Admission to Ph.D. Program
May 2, 2024 — As the first graduate from Asbury’s M.A.C in Communication program that launched last fall, Sydney Scheller ’24 received admission to Texas Tech University’s Ph.D. in Media & Communication program.
More than 25 Asbury Graduates Receive Admission to Medical and Ph.D. Programs
May 2, 2024 — More than 25 of this year’s graduating students — a record number — from Asbury University’s Shaw School of Sciences received admission into medical school, graduate school, nursing programs, and physical therapy programs.
Highbridge Film Festival Celebrates 20 Years
Apr 18, 2024 — The Highbridge Film Festival celebrated its 20th anniversary in April with Tyler Chong ’24 taking seven category awards.
Ashton Montgomery ’26 and Amanda Vick ’24 Take Top Honors in SEARCH
Apr 17, 2024 — The annual SEARCH Symposium, held April 8-9 on campus at Asbury, allowed students, faculty, staff and guests to share their research and academic passion with their peers.
Mr. Manhattan Film to Stream on Great American Pure Flix
Apr 16, 2024 — Mr. Manhattan, a film shot around the Asbury University campus, central Kentucky, and New York City, will be the first entertainment piece to stream on May 24 through Great American Pure Flix.
