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Heidelberg’s baseball team was in jeopardy of not having a suitable home field to play on this spring, but that changed this week. With some quick planning and cooperative weather this [last] week, work is now about three-quarters complete on the installation of a turf infield at Peaceful Valley. The natural grass outfield remains playable. “The

On the 55th anniversary of the day he made the trek home from Vietnam, Heidelberg alum Ron Willoughby, ’68, shared reflections of serving his country and the deep bonds of those in his U.S. Marine Corps unit. Ron was the keynote speaker at Heidelberg’s annual Veterans Day ceremony Thursday. “After 13 months, 20 days and 11 hours, I was very

Sometimes, it’s all about networking opportunities and the connections you make. That’s certainly true for ’21 grad Alyssa Edmond, who’s working toward a career in the defense and intelligence communities. After spending the summer as an advisor with Girls Who Code at the organization’s summer program, Alyssa moved to New York and just started her

There’s nothing like the real-world experience an internship provides to give students a glimpse into their future. Five ‘Berg criminology majors – Corey Jahn, Danny Peacock, Jacob Horsch, Ericka Ray and Cole Noftz – are getting just that experience this semester, working with local law enforcement agencies to get a jump start on their careers

Gordon Bellamy has made a monumental impact with his career in the gaming industry, specifically in sports gaming such as Madden NFL Football. Bellamy joined Heidelberg students to share his journey in the gaming field Tuesday as the last keynote speaker this semester in the 2021 HYPE Career Ready® program. The game of life Bellamy came from a

This year on Veterans Day, Heidelberg will honor a true American hero: Marine Second Lt. James L. Tangeman, the only known 'Berg alumnus to have been killed in action during the Vietnam War. Heidelberg’s Student Senate is planning the Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 11, in front of Beeghly Library. The campus community is invited

Consider these two facts: In the first 160 years since Heidelberg’s founding (1850-2010), fewer than 40 benefactors could be credited with cumulative lifetime giving exceeding $100,000. By 2013, a total of 17 benefactors had provided cumulative giving of over $1 million to Heidelberg and were welcomed into The 1850 Society. And now this: In the

When visitors are getting ready to tour Heidelberg’s Body Donor Lab, the student Tour Team often helps them paint a picture in their mind’s eye about what they are about to encounter. One group of ‘Berg staff members took it a step further last week when they were given an opportunity to tour the lab. Several members of the Enrollment & Marketing

If voter registration and turnout among Heidelberg students in the 2020 general election are a predictor, results should be good again this election week. Heidelberg’s Office of Student Engagement, headed by Paul Stark, participated in the Institute for Democracy and Higher Education’s National Study of Learning, Voting and Engagement (NSLVE) – the

Alumnus and ‘Berg basketball standout Claudie Johnson, ‘85, is the newest member of the Heidelberg University Board of Trustees. Claudie will serve a four-year term (2021-25), beginning immediately, elevating the total number of Trustees to 29. According to Board Chair Kathleen Tirbovich Geier, “Heidelberg is fortunate that Claudie has made this

Junior Kendall Wright isn’t one to ignore opportunities. Quite the opposite. She doesn’t hesitate to jump on them and get as much experience as she can. At Heidelberg, she has checked a number of opportunities off her list: Criminology major at the undergrad level … check! And pairing that with a second major in Biology … check, check! Cadaver Lab

Seniors Lauren Mussig and Seth Eisenhower were chosen as 2021 Heidelberg University Homecoming Royalty on Saturday, Oct. 16. Lauren is from Seven Hills, Ohio, and is majoring in biochemistry. Seth is from Green Springs, Ohio, and is majoring in music. About 500 alumni returned to campus to celebrate Homecoming around the theme "BergStock."

It was a milestone win on a memorable Homecoming night. The Heidelberg football team earned its 500th win in program history with a dominant 52-19 win over rival Otterbein on a brisk, but boisterous Saturday night at Hoernemann Stadium. The resounding victory also pushed the Student Princes into the lead in the traveling trophy Rhine River Cup

The Heidelberg University Board of Trustees has announced that, in accordance with terms of President Robert H. Huntington’s 2022-2027 employment agreement, his contract has been extended an additional year. Board Chair Kathleen Tirbovich Geier made the announcement following the Board’s fall meetings Oct. 12-15. Huntington was given a rolling

Celia DeTray now knows what her grandmother means when she says that every time she walked into France Residence Hall as a student, “she felt as if she was walking into a castle of limitless adventures.” A junior music education major, Celia represented all of the France’s residents as well as Heidelberg’s Greek societies at the dedication of the

Alison Levine is a renowned mountain climber having scaled the highest peak on every continent and skied across the Arctic Circle to the geographic North Pole. However, before she was able to claim that accomplishment, Levine led the first all-American women’s Mount Everest exhibition team in 2002. She was aware that Everest was going to be the

Students in Dr. Sarah Lazzari’s Contemporary U.S. Social Issues class have been discussing some heavy issues this semester: homelessness, racism, addiction and mental illness. Part of their class is reading The Soloist: A Lost Dream, an Unlikely Friendship and the Redemptive Power of Music. On Tuesday, the class got to meet the author, Scott Lopez

There were no comfy mattresses, fun movies or tasty meals during this sleep-out. Last weekend, a group of Heidelberg students participated in the Seneca County Council on Homelessness Sleep Out, a tent city aimed at simulating homelessness and raising awareness in our community. The event also was a fundraiser for the council. Participants were

After having taught at two other colleges part time and worked full time prior to that, Erica Moyer has landed at Heidelberg as the new biology and anatomy and physiology instructor this year. She’s back at Heidelberg after having taught an exercise science class here three years ago. It’s going very well so far. “The first few weeks, I’ve received

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) can unlock future higher education paths and connect families and students -- especially first-generation, Pell-eligible students and those facing financial hurdles -- with thousands of dollars in federal financial aid. Unfortunately, far too many of Ohio’s eligible students don’t complete the

Leah Cordy, ’20 and ’21, always thought that one day, she might launch a non-profit. She just had no idea she’d do it at age 22. Five months ago, Leah created Hope’s Landing, a nonprofit social enterprise that empowers local survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence. Hope’s Landing is a partner organization of Sisters in Shelter (SIS), a

Turning darkness into light and dreams into reality. That’s an autobiographical description of ’18 education grad and elementary teacher Kendall Newell’s life. It also describes his first-ever children’s book, which shines a light on uniqueness, overcoming doubt and uplifting one another. Kendall is the author of the newly published “A Star Upon a

An indecisive Tonya Heileman dabbled in a lot of subject areas while at Heidelberg … biology, women and gender studies, history, religion, literature and art. Ultimately, she knew she wanted a career that blends the sciences and the humanities, and one that offers a strong sense of community. What better profession than nursing to combine all three