Heather Higgins is a Member of Colleges Against Cancer at Ashland University

2011 Nov 22

Heather Higgins of Wooster, OH is a member of Colleges Against Cancer at Ashland Univeristy.

Higgins is majoring in early childhood education.

Higgins is the daughter of Kevin and Becky Higgins of Wooster.

Higgins is a 2009 graduate of Triway High School.

Colleges Against Cancer is an organization sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Across the nation, colleges and universities have chapters working to eliminate cancer in the areas of advocacy, cancer education, Relay for Life, and survivorship. Ashland's chapter, in its second year, works to raise money for the American Cancer Society and has given gifts to those affected by cancer in the Good Shepherd Nursing Home. They also host a Relay for Life event in the spring.

Ashland University (www.ashland.edu) is a mid-sized, private institution conveniently located a short distance from Akron, Cleveland, and Columbus, Ohio. Ashland University values the individual student and offers a unique educational experience that combines the challenge of strong, applied academic programs with a faculty and staff who build nurturing relationships with their students.