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Nov 30, 2023

Final Jeopardy finesse: 'Berg MAT students win Quiz Bowl!

Graduate Athletic Training students from Heidelberg University attended the Ohio Athletic Trainers Association (OATA) Conference on Nov. 18 – and won the Quiz Bowl while there! The team involves three Master’s of Athletic Training students – Madi Sharp, Alyssa Potteiger-Stewart and Halie Monhollen. Jena Suffel, Clinical Education Coordinator and
Nov 27, 2023

Heidelberg awarded $1M+ in new Choose Ohio First funding

Heidelberg University just received a big boost in its ongoing quest to contribute to the statewide development of STEM talent in Ohio. President Rob Huntington has announced that the University will receive $1.050 million in Choose Ohio First funding. The recent award is Heidelberg’s second through the Choose Ohio First program. In 2021, the
Nov 27, 2023

Sigs rock for kids, uphold 38-year charity tradition

The men of Sigma Tau Nu Fraternity held a 24-hour Rock-A-Thon on Nov.3-4, raising over $650 for Caleb Cares 4 Kids – an organization founded by Heidelberg student Caleb Silvia. The charity provides gifts and financial support to pediatric hospital patients and their families. But the story behind the Rock-A-Thon goes all the way back to 1985, and
Nov 27, 2023

'Berg Speech Team victorious at BGSU's Falcon Classic

Heidelberg’s Speech Team had a strong showing at Bowling Green State University’s “Falcon Classic” speech tournament on November 18. This annual competition with over 200 entries was attended by 17 universities from Kansas to New Hampshire. Leading Heidelberg’s team were varsity members and 'Berg seniors Julia Schaefer and Kelsey Stanfield. Julia
Nov 24, 2023

Where HU Takes U: Lydia Rodriguez

Once a part of the Heidelberg family, always a part of the Heidelberg family – but after graduation, our Student Princes are now the hard-working and ever-learning leaders of a new community. In our new web series, we’re checking in with our recent grads about their Heidelberg journeys, and asking them Where HU Takes U. Lydia Rodriguez Lydia
Nov 17, 2023

Internship Chronicles, Chapter 39: Molly Cannon

One summer 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 continue our web series
Nov 16, 2023

Anatomy class expresses gratitude for body donors

Students in Dr. Pam Faber’s 400-level Cadaver Prosection class carried out a tradition on Thursday by expressing gratitude for the silent teaching partners who have given a rare and amazing gift to them. The students – Camryn Casto, Katie Emling, Katelynn Helminiak, Kirsten Kracht, Kailyn Kroll, Brynlee Vermillion, Michael Woody and Morgan
Nov 16, 2023

Board of Trustees extends President Huntington's contract

The Heidelberg University Board of Trustees has announced that, in accordance with the terms of President Robert H. Huntington’s 2024-2029 employment agreement, his contract has been extended an additional year. Board Chair Kathleen Tirbovich Geier made the announcement following the Board’s fall meetings in October. Rob was given a rolling
Nov 16, 2023

Service through music: ’Berg band director marching in Macy’s parade

On Thanksgiving morning, live from New York, the Heidelberg family will be represented at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Heidelberg Band Director Rod Miller is serving as the assistant band director for America’s Band Directors Marching Band. Rod has been serving as Heidelberg’s band director since 2022, following the departure of his friend
Nov 14, 2023

Behavioral Science Showcase 2023: An education celebration!

The Department of Psychology and Criminology’s annual Behavioral Science showcase on November 12 brought three young alumni panelists back to campus to talk about their careers, while current students in the department presented about their culminating research or internship experiences. This year, the panel of former students consisted of Meredith
Nov 13, 2023

Coming Fall ’25: New Fieldhouse will transform, energize campus

Heidelberg University is about to embark on the largest and one of the most transformational projects in its history. On Saturday, the upcoming new Student Athletics, Academic, and Recreation Center was revealed publicly. The new facility, affectionally called the Fieldhouse, will be located on the site of the current Senior Apartments on Main
Nov 10, 2023

‘Berg business dean: Commit to honor veterans’ sacrifice daily

On the eve of Veterans Day, Heidelberg’s School of Business Dean, Dr. Anne Anderson – a West Point graduate and a former officer in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – challenged the campus community and Tiffin residents to commit to live daily to honor the sacrifice made by those who have fought, and in many cases, died, for the freedoms we enjoy
Nov 10, 2023

Where HU Takes U: Mackenzie Dever

Once a part of the Heidelberg family, always a part of the Heidelberg family – but after graduation, our Student Princes are now the hard-working and ever-learning leaders of a new community. In our new web series, we’re checking in with our recent grads about their Heidelberg journeys, and asking them Where HU Takes U. Mackenzie Dever Mackenzie
Nov 9, 2023

Alum Leon Garoufalis '81 to join 'Berg's Board of Trustees

Alumnus Leon Garoufalis ’81, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Composites One, has been selected to serve a four-year term on Heidelberg University’s Board of Trustees, beginning in February 2024. Composites One is the leading supplier of composites and advanced composite materials throughout North America. Leon, who resides in Crystal
Nov 9, 2023

'Berg's new Data Analytics major opens limitless career doors

With a degree in Data Analytics, doors are wide open for career options. Beginning in the Fall of ’24, Heidelberg will add that major and minor to its academic offerings. “Since everything is data-driven these days, we in the (Computer Science) Department have been talking about this for a while, and asking ourselves if it could be a major or minor
Nov 8, 2023

Nik McAvoy and the Student Military Support Alliance

Heidelberg University has a new student organization on campus. The Student Military Support Alliance (SMSA) is a group of students working together to navigate military experiences, benefits and events. The president of the group is Nikolas McAvoy. Nik is in his third year at Heidelberg, on track to graduate early in the spring. He’s majoring in
Nov 8, 2023

Dr. Bill Kimberlin '98: Conversations with the Condemned

Dr. Bill Kimberlin, a ‘98 graduate of Heidelberg’s graduate counseling program, returned virtually to Heidelberg on Monday to speak with Dr. Sarah Lazzari's Contemporary US Social Issues Class. Kimberlin is an author, a professor, but first and foremost, a researcher. “I never wanted to be the kind of professor who only taught about things I’d read
Nov 3, 2023

Lessons in Leadership speaker: ‘Fix your focus’ so you don’t quit

“You might be tired. Don’t quit. You might be broken. Don’t quit. You might be frustrated. Don’t quit.” That was the strong message delivered Thursday night by author Dan Olowabi, the keynote speaker for the Heidelberg School of Business’ annual Lessons in Leadership event. The executive director of Branches Worldwide, Dan is the author of Amazon's
Nov 3, 2023

Internship Chronicles, Chapter 38: Crimson Stuckert

One summer 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 continue our web series
Nov 1, 2023

Meet Carole Thomas: Supporting military personnel and all students

Dr. Carole Thomas, Director of Career and Military Services here at Heidelberg, is dedicated to helping students and service members alike create strategies for entering the workforce. A veteran, herself, assisting fellow service members recognize and project their talents and accomplishments became a passion of hers. As we approach Veterans Day
Oct 27, 2023

Meals with Mentors: Encouragement, fun and food!

Starting on Wednesday, November 1, Parkhurst Dining Service is re-inventing a popular tradition at the ’Berg. “Meals with Mentors” brings faculty and staff together with students to have a relaxed meal and connect beyond all of the work of everyday life. This renewed program will continue on Wednesdays during the school year, around dinner time in
Oct 27, 2023

Where HU Takes U: Maddy Crawford

Once a part of the Heidelberg family, always a part of the Heidelberg family – but after graduation, our Student Princes are now the hard-working and ever-learning leaders of a new community. In our new web series, we’re checking in with our recent grads about their Heidelberg journeys, and asking them Where HU Takes U. Maddy Crawford Maddy
Oct 26, 2023

Toledo TV stations feature news of HU’s Title III grant

Last week’s news that Heidelberg is the recipient of a $2.165 million Title III federal grant caught the attention of two regional TV stations, among other media outlets. Last Friday, Jon Monk from WTOL was at Heidelberg and Wednesday, J.D. Pooley from WTVG visited the campus for the first time. Both multimedia journalists conducted interviews of
Oct 25, 2023

Genocide expert visits ’Berg: ‘Diplomacy must continue’

On Tuesday morning, local middle school and high school students and Heidelberg students alike gathered to learn about modern instances of genocide, the horrors that it causes, and what is being done to combat ongoing genocides and prevent them in the future. The Lichtman-Behm Genocide Lecture Series gives an annual lecture by an expert or a