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Mar 22, 2019

5 Things to Know: Kevin Scrudders

Kevin Scrudders likes the way chemistry looks at the world. “It’s just more concrete,” says the senior who’s currently deciding among several Ph.D. programs. He also likes the Heidelberg environment: inviting, friendly, small, more personal.
Mar 19, 2019

Passing of Trustee, Ted Hieronymus, '65

Following is a message to the campus community from President Rob Huntington about the passing of Ted Hieronymus, '65: With a very heavy heart, I want to inform you of the passing of Trustee, distinguished alumnus and Heidelberg benefactor Theodore “Ted” Hieronymus, ’65, on Thursday, March 14, 2019. Ted’s legacy, which extends through his wife and
Mar 15, 2019

5 Things to Know: Maram Alforgani

“Heidelberg changed me a lot,” Maram says. “Back home, I’ve always been known as the ‘daughter of … ’ while here I’m known for who I am and what I can do.”
Mar 1, 2019

5 Things to Know: Taylor Buhrts

Taylor is extremely engaged at Heidelberg. She’s an admission tour guide, a cheerleader for football and basketball and an original member of SLAMH (Students Leading Awareness for Mental Health). There’s one student organization – Berg Allies – that’s very near to her heart.
Feb 20, 2019

5 Things to Know: Anthony Wise

“I probably signed up for about 20 clubs,” but Greek life wasn’t one of them – until he got to know some members of the Excelsior Men’s Society. “Something just clicked, and I’ve loved it ever since.”
Feb 15, 2019

Adam Smith, ’94: Standout athlete and alumnus

During his days as a standout student-athlete, Adam Smith, ’94, spent a lot of time on the Seiberling Gymnasium court and at Frost Kalnow Stadium, where the Student Princes played home football games until Hoernemann Stadium opened in 2012. In 2006, he was inducted into the ‘Berg Athletic Hall of Fame.
Nov 8, 2018

Annette (Meek) Slater, ’87

As a student, Annette (Meek) Slater, ’87, was involved in every performance ensemble the music department had to offer. “I just loved the experience, the closeness we got with our professors and the other students,” said Annette, who’s been teaching music and directing ensembles for 31 years, currently at Northwood in suburban Toledo. Now, Annette
Oct 18, 2018

Gail (Koechling) Cordy, ’82

Since 2010, Gail (Koechling) Cordy ’82 has made it a priority to return to campus regularly – to see old friends, make new ones and check on the growth of the university. She’s a fixture at major events such as PALS, Homecoming, Fellows Day and many others.
Sep 24, 2018

Jim Reese, '64

The wheels started spinning for Jim Reese, ’64, when he was asked to chair his 50th Class Reunion Giving Committee about five years ago. A little gentle arm twisting of classmate Bill Minor, and the two were off and running in their quest to lead their class’s successful reunion giving efforts.
Aug 21, 2018

Fellowship supports young alum teacher

First-generation alum Enya Granados did it all during her four years at Heidelberg: internships, student organizations, student research, faculty collaboration. Now, just three months after graduating with her bachelor’s degree in biology and education , she’s realized the first step in her dream to be a high school science teacher, and she’s getting a boost to get her career off on the right foot.
Jun 26, 2018

Denise Seachrist, ’82

Doors open for successful people because they have great passion and find great value in what they do. Dr. Denise Seachrist’s stage in higher education is impressive. As an intelligent, creative, hard-working lifelong learner, her teaching and administrative leadership skills place her an octave above the rest. With humble beginnings as a graduate
Jun 26, 2018

Mayer-Longworth-McDonald-Uher Family

Members of the Mayer-Longworth-McDonald-Uher Family have been represented among Heidelberg’s alumni for well more than a century – nearly 14 decades, to be exact. Today, we honor them for sending five generations of graduates – including one current student – to Heidelberg. The family’s legacy dates back to 1880, when the Rev. Frederick Mayer
Jun 26, 2018

John Adams, '58

John Q. Adams’s love for Heidelberg is as big as the state of Texas. Whether in his distinguished 50-year career in the pharmaceutical industry or in service and philanthropy to Heidelberg, John has stood head and shoulders above many with his wisdom, foresight and generosity. Married to Pat while an undergrad, John has never forgotten the value of
Jun 26, 2018

Melissa Harrison, '02

Politics can be a very polarizing topic, yet it does play a major role in our culture today. Contentious discussions can be tempered when there’s a voice of reason – a person with integrity and intellect – working behind the scenes to make a difference. Melissa Harrison is that voice. Melissa is thankful for the career path that had its foundation
Jun 26, 2018

Frank Krupka, '94

Every fall semester, veterinarian Dr. Frank Krupka spends time on campus, supervising the surgeries conducted on rats by students in Dr. Pam Faber’s Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab.One fall, the lights mysteriously went dark during the surgeries, and he rolled with the punches, continuing on with the work under emergency and available natural
Jun 12, 2018

Dr. John C. and Eleanor (Lauchlan) Hoffmeier, ’68

That was then. This is now. While milestone reunions give Heidelberg alumni – especially those who met their spouse on campus – a wonderful opportunity to reflect on those golden days, one couple took the opportunity to re-create a special memory.
May 8, 2018

Paula Roediger, ’89

Paula Roediger, ’89, landed at Heidelberg thanks to a strong academic record in high school and a connection with alumnus and Trustee Ted Hieronymus, ’65. Ted was the longtime director of the Mentor Top 25 show choir and Paula, a Top 25 member, was among a long list from the group who chose Heidelberg