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One spring 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

When three Heidelberg students realized the passion they had for mentoring their little siblings, they decided to spread that love and leadership outward. Anthony Patellis, Kiara Grow and Noah Stahl began their own mentorship program for middle school students in Tiffin’s “Tomorrow’s Leaders HEI.” The nonprofit organization aims to connect high

Event Facebook Photo Gallery It’s a wild, wild, wild world out there, full of all kinds of interesting research opportunities and partnerships for undergrads to work with faculty members on a quest for discovery. That was the message delivered by Dr. Alisa Hove, professor of biology at Warren Wilson College in Asheville, North Carolina, who made

‘Berg Head Football Coach Scott Donaldson describes it as “the best night of the year.” Judging by the smiles and the friendly competition, he may be right. On Thursday night, Heidelberg hosted the annual Seneca County Opportunity Center Celebrity Basketball Game in Seiberling Gym. The game pitted the Seneca Arrows with ‘Berg student-athletes

One spring 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

The Student Research Conference Executive Committee – Isaac Wienen and Tristin Buurma, Co-Chairs; Haley Cruikshank, Taylor Rooker and Morgan Wright, Student Representatives; and Dr. Traci Stark, Faculty Advisor – is excited to share the schedule for the Student Research Conference, which takes place on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00

In the sixth year of hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt, this Heidelberg event has become a new tradition. It has grown each year, and will be even bigger this year when five student organizations come together to welcome community children and families – from toddlers to college students – to campus Monday, April 3, at 6:30 p.m. The Easter Egg

Heidelberg is wrapping up Women’s History Month strongly. All month, posters that share the stories of prominent, intersectional women have been displayed throughout campus. On Tuesday, the Office of Student Affairs hosted a Women’s History Month trivia night. Wednesday evening, Heidelberg’s It’s On Us chapter will host the annual Take Back the

The Alternative Break Trip to Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, Mississippi, on March 4-11, was the 11th for a Heidelberg contingent. This trip celebrates the connection with the United Church of Christ that created both Heidelberg University and Back Bay Mission. According to Chaplain Paul Sittason Stark, this year Heidelberg started an initiative

The 2023-24 academic year will mark the eighth year of the HYPE Career Ready® Program, and there are some big and exciting changes coming. Heidelberg students will again have the opportunity to hear from inspiring keynote speakers, but we’re shifting to four speakers – two per semester. The speakers will expose students to inspiring stories of

Since the pandemic, mental health issues have seen a 25% increase, especially anxiety and depression disorders. That spike has been even more dramatic among college students. With this in mind, journalist and author Andrea Petersen is uniquely qualified to share her personal experience on managing anxiety, which was her mission as the final HYPE

Heidelberg alumni Dr. Ernest Estep and his wife, Bonnie, both Class of ’63, have provided Heidelberg with a critical gift that they hope never has to be used. But if it does, it just could prove life-saving. Ernie, a former member of Heidelberg’s Board of Trustees, and Bonnie have provided the funding for the university to purchase 35 AED units –

View Photo Gallery “We the people” grew on Wednesday when 50 individuals from 25 countries were sworn in as new U.S. citizens by Judge Jack Zouhary of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Western Division. The naturalization ceremony took place in Heidelberg’s Wickham Great Hall – the first time the University has served as a

Heidelberg celebrated the 28th annual Faculty Research Symposium on Tuesday with a total of 10 professors presenting recent and ongoing research. Two students also co-presented with their faculty members The ultimate goal of the symposium is to give students a sense of what a professional scholarly presentation should look like and to demonstrate

One winter 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

More than 200 local and area high school students descended on the Heidelberg campus Wednesday to participate in the annual Seneca County Higher Education Day College Fair, organized by the Office of Admission. In all, students participated from Seneca East, Calvert, Columbian, Hopewell-Loudon, New Riegel, Buckeye Central, Mohawk, Fostoria and

Seven Heidelberg students are spending their spring break this week in central Colorado together with their professor, Dr. Amy Berger. This week-long trip is the primary component of their class Regional Field Geology. While there, they are exploring mountains, canyons, fossil beds and mines. Follow the students’ experiences, in their own words

Heidelberg English professor Dr. Barry Devine’s ongoing John Quinn Lecture Series is holding its next event March 15, highlighting Quinn’s battles against censors and book-banning in the early 20th century. The lecture will be virtual to accommodate the visiting speakers and will begin at 6:30 p.m. You can register to attend the lecture by visiting

On Wednesday, Heidelberg hosted five panelists to share their stories, each impacted by the death penalty in Ohio. Hosted by Dr. Sarah Lazzari and Chaplain Paul Sittason Stark as part of their k(NO)w Justice course, these panelists shared their experiences with a room of invested students, dedicated only to sharing their truths, regardless of the

One winter 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

On Thursday, nearly 100 students and several vendors from the community gathered for a Justice Jog, hosted by Aaron Nelson in celebration of Black History Month. The Justice Jog divided the participants into six groups, each walking a designated trail around campus. Along that path were six stops, where the groups sat together to hear about the

A wave of positivity and joy spread across Heidelberg’s campus on Thursday as students participated in the 11th annual TAG day, short for Thank A Giver Day. Everywhere you looked, there were orange “tags” around campus – more than 400 – as a visible reminder about the many opportunities Berg donors have provided to the campus, especially to

The dynamic Heidelberg speaking duo of Julia Schaefer and Kelsey Stanfield secured the Ohio Forensics Association's State Champion title in the President's Division at the season-concluding 2023 State Tournament hosted by John Carroll University on February 17. Julia, a senior integrated media and English major, earned the title of State Champion

Four faculty members have earned recognition for their excellence in teaching, research, commitment to the humanities and distinguished service to the campus. The annual Faculty Awards were presented in conjunction with the winter Board of Trustees meeting annual dinner, in Wickham Great Hall on Thursday, Feb. 16. Huge congratulations to this year