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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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Heidelberg alumni find varied and unique ways to give back to their alma mater. Frequently throughout the academic year, faculty members welcome them back to their classrooms alumni who share their career expertise and advice with classes. Students – and faculty – find great value in these visits.

I was nervous to audition for college shows, because the idea of competing against people who were studying to become professionals seemed a little scary. I decided to give it a shot and rest is history!

“Some of life’s most wonderful gifts aren’t planned.” Those were the words of Susan (Kraner) Alexander, ’93, in a 2009 issue of The Heidelberg Bulletin that featured alumni couples who met and fell in love at Heidelberg.

My advice is to take a step outside your comfort zone, try something new. College offers so many opportunities you may never have again.

I want to help kids with problems that I have struggled with in the past, and hopefully make their lives better. ... Beyond that, I don’t know how my life will turn out. I can only hope that I am successful, and that I make a small difference in the world.

There may have been some gentle arm twisting, but when all was said and done, Joan (Swinehart) Talmage and Ted Siller were more than happy to come on board to co-chair the Class of ’68 50th Reunion Gift Committee.

When Tracy Kipfstuhl, ’90, was looking for a college, her mother set a limit: She had to choose a school that was no more than 2 hours away from their Cleveland home. Two older sisters went east, to Walsh and Mount Union. But Tracy wanted to be different, maybe even a little defiant. So she went the opposite direction to the school that was two hours to the west and landed at Heidelberg.

Within the many facets of the university, Greek life has been the most influential. I am a member of Sigma Tau Nu, a men’s fraternity founded in 1949. I joined the group in the fall of 2015, and I must say, it’s one of the best decisions I’ve made while at The Berg.

Many have heard the story about the professor who went to a student’s dorm room to conduct class when the student failed to show up one day.

As a tuba player himself, Clarence Assenheimer may have had a fondness in his heart for low brass instruments that he passed down to his son, Paul.

My favorite part of the community here is that everyone knows each other and it’s very inclusive. I remember when President (Rob) Huntington greeted me by my name I was shooketh because that is something I would never experience back in Malaysia.

My dad joined the Marine Corps before I was born so the military lifestyle is all I’ve ever known, but I wouldn’t have wanted to grow up any other way.

During her days as a Heidelberg music major, Dana (Miller) Willman, ’89, was placed at Seneca East Schools for her student teaching. Little did she know then that Seneca East would become her permanent professional home