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Heidelberg’s School of Business is always finding creative ways to teach students the importance of good communication in management. Associate Professor of Management Dr. Trish Berg is always on the lookout for ways to engage students with exercises that they can apply in their future work, and she found one she’s been utilizing for years. In her

Heidelberg’s School of Business will host an expert on authentic leadership for its upcoming Lessons in Leadership Series. The series is designed to bring outstanding organizational leaders from throughout the U.S. to Heidelberg’s campus to share their insights and experiences in leadership. The series launched in May 2022. Dan Owolabi, the

The faculty and students in Heidelberg’s Master of Arts in Counseling program are getting super SMARTT. MAC faculty members Dr. Robin DuFresne and Dr. Meagan McBride recently received word that a $990,000 grant they authored – Serving Marginalized Adolescents in Rural Towns Training, or SMARTT – has been fully funded for 2023-25 by the Health

It's Homecoming! This year, the Berg Events Council has chosen the theme “To ’Berg and Beyond” to connect the week of celebrations leading up to Saturday’s parade and games. Don’t worry, these space-themed events are free to all undergraduate students and have plenty of atmosphere! Monday, October 9 3:00 PM - Doug’s Wire Writing Legacy Patio Doug’s

One summer day, a Student Prince decided to go on a little adventure. “It won’t be long before I have a career,” the Prince said, “so I’d better start preparing now.” So with some ’Berg education under their hat, and some connections in their back pocket, the Student Prince began forging their way through an internship. We continue our web series

The German Stammtisch (shtahm-tish) happens every Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Pfleiderer 102. The Stammtisch is a casual get-together with games, music, and informal conversation. It’s open to everyone: Students of all levels of German as well as others with an interest in German are invited to participate. It’s all about having fun, sharing culture

For the third year in a row, Heidelberg Athletics' Berg Days of Summer comprehensive fundraiser has surpassed its goal. While gifts continue to roll in from families, friends and alumni, the department has already raised more than $76,000. Started in 2021, the Berg Days of Summer is an annual, month-long effort to help each team raise funds for its

Jackson Helmholtz is thrilled to share their passion for genocide education with the campus and community through the Lichtman-Behm Lecture Series. Jackson is a third-year student set to graduate this spring. They hail from Dexter, Michigan, and are studying theatre with a concentration in acting here at Heidelberg. They have already directed

This semester, The Patricia Adams Lecture Series (PALS) at Heidelberg hosted Jenny Levy, legendary head coach of the University of North Carolina’s women’s lacrosse team, as its keynote speaker. Jenny has led her team to three national championships and was twice named the National Coach of the Year. In 2017, she was named the head coach for the

Once a part of the Heidelberg family, always a part of the Heidelberg family – but after graduation, our Student Princes are now the hard-working and ever-learning leaders of a new community. In our new web series, we’re checking in with our recent grads about their Heidelberg journeys, and asking them Where HU Takes U. Celia DeTray Celia DeTray

The world of podcasting has made its arrival to Heidelberg this year, and all students are more than welcome to come bring their own ideas to life! On Friday, September 29, at 2 p.m. in the GEM Center, Aaron Nelson, director of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, will be hosting an informational session about Heidelberg’s podcasting equipment and

Heidelberg University has climbed higher in U.S. News & World Report’s annual survey of “Best Value” colleges and universities in the Midwest region. In the rankings released Sept. 18, Heidelberg is listed at No. 27 – up from No. 48 a year ago – on the “Best Value” list. According to the magazine, placement on the “Best Value” list confirms that

On Tuesday, September 26, the Office of Student Accessibility Services and the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging hosted a 50th birthday party for the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 changed accessibility throughout the nation. Upon its passing, discrimination based on ability was banned in all programs that

With the largest crowd in recent memory looking on, the Heidelberg University Athletics Hall of Fame inducted its 37th class on Saturday night in Seiberling Gymnasium. Enshrined were athlete, coach and administrator Jerry McDonald '76, Coach Larry Brown, the 2005-06 Wrestling Team and the 2007 Volleyball Team. McDonald, a member of the 1972 Stagg

Middle-school and high school students had a unique opportunity to explore careers related to water quality and agriculture on Heidelberg’s campus Thursday. Heidelberg’s renowned National Center for Water Quality Research (NCWQR) hosted the 2023 Water Career Fair in conjunction with co-sponsor the Sandusky River Watershed Coalition. According to

One summer day, a Student Prince decided to go on a little adventure. “It won’t be long before I have a career,” the Prince said, “so I’d better start preparing now.” So with some ’Berg education under their hat, and some connections in their back pocket, the Student Prince began forging their way through an internship. We continue our web series

There’s good news on the horizon for future students of Heidelberg’s MBA program. Dr. Anne Anderson, dean of the School of Business, has announced that starting in the fall of 2024, Heidelberg’s MBA program will be offered completely online. “I think this online format will benefit our students as it will give them the flexibility needed to work

The Ludwig family has traveled far and wide, but when eldest son, Mason ’21, found Heidelberg University several years ago, he inadvertently found a Sweet Alma Home for the rest of his family. This year, Mason’s mom, Laura, and younger brother, Charles Jr. had their first day at the Berg together. Right after high school, Laura was attending

Dressed in his traditional judicial garb, Seneca County Common Pleas Court Judge Steve Shuff sat behind a makeshift bench, surrounded by the typical court officials: the county prosecutor, defense attorneys, defendants, the court bailiff, victim advocates and other court and law enforcement personnel. The only difference is that today’s court

The Berg Events Council, also known as BEC, held a craft night on Monday, September 18, in University Commons, in conjunction with the Alliance for Sustainability (AFS). When BEC President Jocelyn Everett was looking through the craft kits available for purchase, she found the plant-themed ones – and the gears started turning. Jocelyn is a member

You’re never too young to learn the ABCs of safety. A group of Heidelberg student-athletes had a role in making sure local little ones get off on the right foot in learning the importance of road and fire safety. The Tiffin Police Department and the Tiffin Fire/Rescue Division annually conduct Safety City – a structured program to teach children

In its first year of competition, Heidelberg’s Esports team feels somewhat like an underdog. As the digital athletic competition based around video games becomes a mainstay on campus, every step toward success is that much more satisfying. In January, Ryan McDannell was hired to develop Heidelberg’s first Esports team. He brought on Tiffin native

Once a part of the Heidelberg family, always a part of the Heidelberg family – but after graduation, our Student Princes are now the hard-working and ever-learning leaders of a new community. In our new web series, we’re checking in with our recent grads about their Heidelberg journeys, and asking them Where HU Takes U. Ethan Campbell Ethan

If you read retired NFL veteran linebacker Brandon Copeland’s personal “money playbook,” you’d learn he’s a business, man, not a businessman. On Tuesday, Copeland spoke to a packed Seiberling Gymnasium crowd of students, faculty and staff about creating their own financial playbook. Now a financial educator, philanthropist and real estate developer