When Jaidah Torres transferred to Heidelberg University in the fall of 2022, she was looking for a smaller, more personal college experience … one that would help her grow as both an educator and a leader. “I liked that Heidelberg was smaller,” Jaidah said. “You can actually interact with your professors.” Jaidah, now a senior majoring in Middle

For senior Abby Snide, the summer before graduation turned into something much bigger than shadowing hours. It became the moment she could picture herself as a future physical therapist. That opportunity came through Heidelberg’s strong support system. With the guidance of her advisor, Dr. Ryan Musgrave, Abby was connected to Rachel (Stroski) Byrne

Heidelberg University has again been recognized in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. Heidelberg was named a “Top Performer” for Social Mobility among Midwest Regional Colleges and Universities and is also listed in the top tier in U.S. News’ “Best Value” rankings. The Social Mobility category measures how well colleges

Chris Monsour ‘99 never intended to be a teacher. Like many Heidelberg students, Chris walked across campus in the 1990s, focused on his biology degree, thinking he would find success working in environmental science. But after graduating, a short-term job subbing in Tiffin City Schools turned into a career he never expected. His early days weren’t

When Heidelberg science alumni talk about what sets them apart in graduate school and beyond, one experience rises to the top: the Body Donor Lab. For Devyn Carder ‘21 and Emma Keto ‘25, the chance to learn anatomy and physiology through Heidelberg’s cadaver-based courses was transformative, preparing them not only for advanced studies but also to

The world of scientific research is full of unpredictability – but it also has its constants. For Heidelberg Biology Professor Dr. Noel Mano, one thing was certain when he accepted a role as lead academic faculty member at the Summer Science Program: exactly who he wanted by his side. He hand-picked two standout ’Berg scholars to assist him – 2025

A little more than a mile south of the village of Bascom, just off County Road 7, between U.S. Route 224 and Hopewell-Loudon School, sits the Funk-Dewald Nature Preserve, donated to Heidelberg University nearly 50 years ago by alumnus Wayne Funk, Class of 1921. The preserve has been relatively unchanged since it was donated, with many old-growth

Heidelberg's Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) program has been awarded a new $2.25 million grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) that will help make counseling education more accessible and affordable to future clinicians who are passionate about serving the mental health needs of their communities. The grant

‘Berg President Rob Huntington described the annual Givers Gala – which celebrates alumni and friends for their philanthropy to Heidelberg through major gifts, estate plans, and lifetime giving – as “date night with 160 friends.” These are truly some of the very best friends a university could ever have. “This is a celebration of gratitude,” Rob

133 days and counting … Progress has been steady with major changes to the soon-to-be Student Athletics, Academic, and Recreation Center visible daily – all toward a projected construction completion timeline of mid- to late August. The $27.4 million, fully donor-funded Fieldhouse will be formally dedicated on Saturday, October 3, as part of