York University (NE)

An impressive athlete, Ashley Wellman '07, set many school records during her years as a center on the basketball team, a number of which stand today. However, some of her greatest accomplishments have been off the court, as she has dedicated her career for those with cancer as well as advancing cancer treatment through research.

At York College, Wellman racked up athletic accolades. She was named to the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference All-Conference team annually from 2004 to 2007. In 2003 she was named Freshman of the Year of the MCAC and in her senior year, she was named MCAC Player of the Year and Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

Beyond regional recognition, Wellman was honored by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics in 2006 as a Div. II All-American honorable mention. The following year, she earned NAIA Div II First Team All-American status. She currently holds 13 York College records including career points (1,888), field goals made (658), field goals attempted (1,440), free throws made (572), free throws attempted (883), and blocks (212). She holds single season records in free throws made (172), rebounds (357), and blocks (68). Her single game records include points scored (37), field goals made (18), field goals attempted (28), and free throws attempted (22). 

After earning a bachelor's degree in biology at York College, Wellman served in several clinical research positions, including director of research of Nebraska Hematology-Oncology. She holds a master's degree in clinical research administration and is now completing her final year of physician assistant studies. She plans to return to the field of oncology as a PA, to continue her important work in patient care and research.

Because of her outstanding athletic achievements and dedication to improving the lives of those battling cancer, on this day, October 21, 2016, Ashley Wellman '07 is inducted into the York College Athletic Hall of Fame.