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There’s just something about this school year that feels extra special. It is the beginning of the university’s 175th year. “Since 1850, we have remained steadfast Opportunity Makers on a mission defined by your success as a student, through your graduation, into your careers, and spanning the arc of your lives of purpose with distinction,”

Heidelberg is steeped in tradition. As the official start to the new academic year, Opening Convocation is one of those, in and of itself. But it’s made more memorable each year when first-year students get to experience some of the long-standing traditions that make the Berg so special. “Traditions are important because they impact our lives in

Associate Director of Admission Kathy Borton has worked for five presidents (not including interims) and 19 vice presidents during her tenure at Heidelberg. She must be doing something right because her longevity at the ‘Berg is virtually unparalleled. Earlier this month, Kathy celebrated 50 years of employment at Heidelberg. She’s been in the

Whether they graduated four decades or four years ago, Heidelberg alumni have been there, done that. They are a great resource for new and returning students. Recently, we asked alumni to share their advice for success with our 300+ incoming students. Almost to a T, they encourage students to find opportunities to get involved. Beginning today and

Heidelberg University and Uwill, the leading mental health and wellness solution for colleges and students, are partnering to expand counseling capabilities available to support students off-campus and abroad. Participating with Uwill allows Heidelberg to provide its students with immediate mental health support if a student is located outside of

One fall day, a Student Prince decided to go on a little adventure. “It won’t be long before I have a career,” the Prince said, “so I’d better start preparing now.” So with some ’Berg education under their hat, and some connections in their back pocket, the Student Prince began forging their way through an internship. We resume our web series

What better way to get familiar with the Heidelberg campus and community than a scavenger hunt? That’s what our four new faculty members – Drs. Ted Carlin (Media), Brandon Gallimore (Athletic Training), Todd Harrison (School of Business) and Ben Herrick (School of Music & Theatre) – experienced as part of their New Faculty Orientation on Wednesday

In the summer of 2022, Heidelberg’s Education Program received a $288,000 Statewide High-Intensity Tutoring Grant to support K-5 students who needed additional support in reading and math. Working with partner schools Bridges Adacemy, Calvert Elementary and Krout Elementary, Heidleberg has provided high-intensity tutoring to more than 30 K-5

Haylie Robinson’s passion for media and community storytelling took flight during her time as a student at Heidelberg University, where she was highly engaged in campus life and media. Today, Robinson, class of ’15, is an award-winning TV producer, media executive and creator of Finding Festivals, the national PBS series that explores, celebrates

The National Center for Water Quality Research (NCWQR) at Heidelberg University has achieved recent media coverage highlighting its commitment to public education and community outreach. The NCWQR has been featured in three recent media pieces: • Protecting Our Water: National Center for Water Quality Research – Lake Erie Outreach & Education (WTOL

TIFFIN -- After an extensive search, Heidelberg University's 24th varsity sport has its first head coach. On Wednesday, Athletic Director Greg Cooper named CarrieAnn Randolph head coach of the women's wrestling program. Randolph, a graduate of Pacific University, comes to Heidelberg after serving as the head women's assistant coach at Wartburg

One remote island, one guilty secret, one motive for murder. It’s only a matter of time before Lyla drowns. Education professor Dr. Michele Castleman has always loved a good mystery, so she wrote one of her own. After reigniting her passion for creative writing, Michele has published And Then There Was One, an Agatha Christie-esque psychological

Heidelberg’s academic enterprise has a new leader. Today, Dr. Courtney DeMayo Pugno took over as the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost following six months of intense preparation. She is ready. In a conversation last week, she took a deep dive with Marketing Associate Director and Senior Writer Angie Giles to talk about the transition

Peace, Love and Heidelberg – Alumni Weekend 2024 – was a scorcher, but not nearly as warm as the hearts of the more than 400 alumni who returned to campus last weekend to reconnect, celebrate, laugh and make new ‘Berg memories. The weekend was packed from start to finish. Here’s a recap of some of the highlights. About 165 alumni donors and friends

Each year during the Alumni Weekend luncheon, Heidelberg has the opportunity to continue a 53-year tradition of recognizing individuals and families who have made significant contributions – through their professional lives and service – as they have led lives of purpose with distinction. At Alumni Weekend 2024, we were honored to recognize two

When Rob Huntington arrived as Heidelberg’s president 15 years ago, some of his early conversations were about the desire to build a Fieldhouse on campus. Those conversations – by some indications, 40 years ongoing – were paused for five years, 10 years … until now. “It’s about time we build this,” Rob said to huge applause during a sweltering but

It’s all about celebrating and supporting student success. That was the overarching theme of Thursday night’s inaugural Givers Gala, an engaging and energy-filled dinner event that honored the alumni and friends whose major donations have sustained Heidelberg over the years. The Givers Gala was the official kickoff of “Peace, Love, and Heidelberg,”

Occasionally, students get to meet the donors who created the scholarships they received. Or better yet, the namesake of them. Last night’s inaugural Givers Gala was just such an opportunity for rising senior Lillian Robeson and Bob Oleson, retired Dean of Students and Dean of Alumni. This year, Lillian was the recipient of the Oleson-Wolff

Heidelberg University officially kicked off a series of Juneteenth community events with an official flag-raising on campus this afternoon. The campus came together to observe the flag-raising ceremony, led by Aaron Nelson, Director of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Heidelberg. Dr. Nichole Griffin, Assistant Professor of Education, shared a

Associate Professor of Business Dr. Lisa Kahle-Piasecki has co-authored a new textbook on the topic of leadership, along with coco-author Catherine Rymsha. Their book, titled Leadership for the Now, is published by Kendall Hunt Publishing. It is currently available. According to Lisa, the book features interviews with local leaders, including

The job outlook is bright for future pharmacists. Now, Heidelberg students who want to pursue their degree in the field have an excellent opportunity at one of the most prestigious pharmacy schools in the country. Late last month, Heidelberg inked a new partnership with Ohio Northern University that will open the door for ‘Berg students who want to

One of the all-time greats in the history of Heidelberg Cross Country is headed back to his Sweet Alma Home. On Wednesday, 'Berg Athletic Director Greg Cooper announced the hiring of Daniel Simpson '07 as the new head coach of the men's and women's cross country teams and assistant track & field coach. Daniel replaces Brian Grime, who resigned

Heidelberg University is offering a series of camps in July as a way to toss away summer boredom for a day. High school students who seize this opportunity will find themselves scared (in a good way), learn how to conduct scientific research, delve into a world where pop music meets mental health, and practice new techniques in acting, singing and

The team from Heidelberg’s National Center for Water Quality Research had a key role in sharing research at the 67th annual Great Lakes Research Conference in Windsor, Canada, last week. At the conference, NCWQR Director Laura Johnson, Dr. Nate Manning and Colleen Cosgrove organized a special session titled All Tributaries Great and Small. During