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The Class of 2019 drew inspiration for their banner from those who have come before them. During Commencement rehearsal on Friday, graduating seniors Julie Hild, Haley Hudler and Kevin Scrudders presented the class banner to President Rob Huntington, joining generations of alumni in fulfilling the unique Heidelberg tradition. “When we were thinking

The road you set out on may not be the path you end up taking, and that’s OK. Just ask graduating senior Jordan Green.​ “Growing up and in elementary school, I probably wasn’t the best kid,” Jordan explained. “Getting that label as a ‘troubled child’ really ended up motivating me to take more responsibility and take care of myself better.” Sports

Kenzie James got a good feel for what her future career could be like as a big-time actress auditioning for plays, TV shows and movies. She liked what she saw, and she felt the love in return. The veteran of the Heidelberg stage is headed west as she pursues her love of theatre on a path that just could take her to the biggest stages of all. After

There’s no denying – and no explaining – the inseparable connection between twins. For the past four years, Head Baseball Coach Chad Fitzgerald has been seeing double with 5-11 twins Kyle and Matt Psychas on the roster. The senior student-athletes came to Heidelberg together, decided on the same business administration and sport management majors

Madeline Hines is a trailblazer. When she graduates this Sunday, she’ll be one of the first two students to receive her bachelor’s degree in exercise science. Although she entered Heidelberg as a biology major, she switched to health and human performance shortly after. What never changed were her plans to pursue a career in the health care

Zachery Hunter has been around baseball since he was barely 2 feet tall. A chance to play collegiate baseball brought him to Heidelberg. Finding a place that would help him become the best citizen possible kept him here. “From the first moment I visited, it felt like home,” said Zach. This fall, he’ll have a new place to call home: The Moritz

BEXLEY -- The Heidelberg University baseball team knew the deal -- a sweep on the final day of the conference slate would yield an OAC title. With a pair of 15-2 victories over host Capital University, the Student Princes did just that. For the first time since 2015, the Student Princes won the conference regular season are are headed back to the

Video Game Production has been elevated from a minor to a major, beginning this fall. Based on the success and growth of the 2-year-old minor, along with market demand, the time was ideal. “We have the technology here, so it really makes sense,” said Nathan Cutietta, director of the Media Communication Center. Video game production is a fast

Over the past few weeks and months, we’ve watched the progress of two very visible construction projects (The HeidelBean! and Sarah Street). Two others inside Saurwein Health & Wellness Center (Exercise Science lab and a new fireplace) are almost finished. The coming weeks and months will bring the start – and in some cases, the completion – of

Rising junior history major Allison Blythe sat in Dr. Courtney DeMayo Pugno’s Research Methods class last spring, contemplating a career exploration assignment. At the same time, she was looking for internships when something caught her eye: an opportunity at the National Archives and Records Administration in College Park, Maryland. “ Dr. DeMayo

On July 1, Dr. Scott Johnson became the new dean of the School of Business, Computer Science & Information Technology at Heidelberg. He’ll also hold the Adams Family Endowed Chair and serve as a professor of management. Dr. Johnson brings many years of higher education experience and leadership, including time in Spain and the United Kingdom, and

Congratulations to all of the students, faculty and staff members who were honored for their achievements inside and outside the classroom at the annual Student Awards Assembly on Friday, April 26. Kiera Malone and Caleb Gerber are this year’s recipients of the Daniel J. and W.J.K. Snyder Prize, the top award for graduating seniors. Students

Dr. Lisa (Schlater) Ziemnik is the recipient of the 2019 Young Alumni Achievement Award, presented Thursday as part of the Beyond the Berg event to welcome this year’s graduating seniors into the alumni family. Presented for the first time at Beyond the Berg, the award recognizes a recent graduate between their 5 th and 20 th class reunions who has

A dozen ‘Berg students spanning various science majors traveled to Orlando March 30-April 4 to participate in the American Chemical Society spring national conference. On Tuesday, the students gave a presentation that focused on the benefits of attending a national conference and the learning experiences they brought back to campus. They weren’t

Miracles do happen. Just ask the Arellano family. When their youngest child, Asia, was about a year old, she had a troubling, persistent rash. A week after an initial doctor visit, she was taken in for blood work. A day later, her parents, Sandy and Matt Arellano, received a phone call that would rock them to their core. “Mom got a call to bring

It’s thought that only through challenges can you become stronger. The Honors Program has empowered students to be flexible and creative, step outside of their comfort zone and develop and grow their abilities and interests beyond Heidelberg. Through seminars, extra-curricular activities and collaboration with faculty members on coursework and

For the third year, the Heidelberg University community will bring awareness to the topic of sexual assault prevention during the annual It’s On Us Sex Week April 22-25. The week incorporates student and staff groups, most notably the Heidelberg University Center for Survivor Empowerment. This year, Sex Week will feature traditional events

Social media sometimes gets a bad rap for all its negativity, but here’s a really great outcome. When English professor Dr. Barry Devine was contemplating which books to incorporate into his Studies in the Irish Novel literature class this semester, he posted a photo of a stack of potential selections. Among them was “The Cruelty Men” by Emer

Three local women entrepreneurs were honored Wednesday for their vision, creativity and commitment to their businesses and the community. The School of Business, Computer Science & Information Technology presented its 2019 Women Entrepreneur Awards to the following women: New Entrepreneur – Sasha Raitz, co-owner of Meraki Salon and Barber

For years, Heidelberg University alumnus Colonel Chad Breeden, USMC has wanted to get engaged with his alma mater, but his military career and distance precluded his involvement. Back in 2013, he “took the plunge” when he returned to campus for his 25th reunion. In 2015, the Marine Corps relocated Chad and his family from San Diego to Quantico

Dr. Laura Johnson, director of the National Center for Water Quality Research, was among a group of educators and scientists who testified on Monday before the House Finance Subcommittee on Agriculture, Development and Natural Resources in Columbus. The hearing focused on the important research and collaborations that are taking place on harmful

There may just be a discrepancy between what people think researchers do vs. what they really do. But it all boils down to learning critical skills and diverse perspectives that can position students for just about any career. Dr. Julie Reynolds, who is on the faculty of the Biology Department at Duke University, shared her sometimes messy and

From Thailand to Tiffin, Math Camp 2019 has a group of Heidelberg students and more than 30 local fourth- and fifth-graders super excited about math. On Saturday, March 30, 27 ‘Berg education and math majors, under the leadership of students Jenn Thayer, Noah Messerall, Lauren Nichols, Lindsey Robinson, Anna Cavanaugh and Samantha Bennet, conducted

Becoming only the second Heidelberg alumna to be a keynote speaker for the Patricia Adams Lecture Series, Beth Shissler, '90, spoke to a packed Seiberling Gymnasium on Thursday night.