One of the highlights of the academic year, Heidelberg’s faculty gathered Thursday evening for the annual Faculty Awards Dinner, celebrating four distinguished colleagues whose work exemplifies the very best of the institution. Joining in the celebration were members of the Board of Trustees, on campus this week for winter meetings, along with

For Heidelberg senior Ainsley Manger, Honors research became more than an academic requirement. It became an opportunity to experience the impact of the classroom environment firsthand. Ainsley, an Early Education major who will graduate in May, centered her Honors project on “The Importance and Effects of the Physical Classroom Environment on

Earlier this week, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine unveiled the results of a statewide audit of educator preparation programs, and Heidelberg’s School of Education emerged among the top-performing programs in Ohio. Heidelberg was one of 33 programs across the state to receive a final rating of “In Alignment” following a comprehensive review led by the Ohio

Wherever the newest Heidelberg graduates are heading next, they will remain connected and always have a place at their Sweet Alma Home. That message echoed throughout Commencement on a simply gorgeous and perfect Sunday morning in Hoernemann Stadium. “We are so pourd to have all 262 of you join our over 15,490 living alumni … inspired by our oldest

It was the ultimate in role reversal with lots of fun and a little learning tossed in for good measure. On Monday, junior Music Education major Cole Miller and President Rob Huntington switched places for an enjoyable and meaningful President for a Day event in celebration of Heidelberg’s 175th Anniversary. Fully embracing their role to navigate

Heidelberg University has received a big boost in its ongoing quest to contribute to the statewide development of STEM talent in Ohio. Heidelberg President Rob Huntington has announced that the university will receive $540,000 in Choose Ohio First funding. The recent award is Heidelberg’s third through the Choose Ohio First program. In 2021, the

Heidelberg University has received a $150,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Development (DEW) that will help eliminate barriers for military personnel and their spouses who want to pursue a career as a teacher. The Empower VetEd: Supporting Military Educator Prep Program grant initiative will provide financial assistance

Education professor Dr. Nichole Griffin served as a reviewer for proposals for the 104th National Council for Social Studies conference. At the time she did not anticipate she would attend the conference as the winner of the Award for Global Understanding given in honor of James M. Becker. “When I looked at the criteria for the award, I thought, ‘I

In the summer of 2022, Heidelberg’s Education Program received a $288,000 Statewide High-Intensity Tutoring Grant to support K-5 students who needed additional support in reading and math. Working with partner schools Bridges Adacemy, Calvert Elementary and Krout Elementary, Heidleberg has provided high-intensity tutoring to more than 30 K-5

Although their Commencement is two days away, a group of joyous Class of ’24 graduates-to-be enjoyed their first official alumni event Thursday night – the annual Beyond the Berg celebration, hosted by the Office of Alumni Engagement. The students enjoyed food and drink and entered a raffle for more than 30 great prizes donated by members of the