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Sep 12, 2023

NFL veteran, HYPE keynote: Execute your ‘money playbook’

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
Sep 8, 2023

Things have been shaking up at Beeghly Library – in a good way!

Beeghly Library is undergoing several changes to make their space a more accessible “one-stop-shop for students’ academic needs,” according to Director Cassandra Brown. Although there are more additions on the horizon, Beeghly Library has already become the place for students to receive research guidance, academic support, advising and
Sep 8, 2023

Internship Chronicles, Chapter 34: Taylor Rooker

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
Sep 8, 2023

Heidelberg community shares advice for freshmen

We are quickly approaching the end of the first month at Heidelberg for our freshmen. When our freshmen waved their families “goodbye” in the middle of August, they may not have realized that the entire Heidelberg family was waving them “hello!” And with that greeting came some bright advice. Heidelberg upperclassmen, faculty and staff members
Aug 31, 2023

Where HU Takes U: Delaney Gill

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. Delaney Gill Delaney Gill
Aug 31, 2023

’20 ‘Berg alum brings passion as new men’s LAX coach

Heidelberg University Athletic Director Greg Cooper has announced the hiring of Ryan Sinnema as the next head coach of the men's lacrosse team, effective Aug. 28. Sinnema, a 2020 Heidelberg graduate, returns to his alma mater as the third head coach in program history. "Ryan emerged from a very deep pool of candidates," Greg said. "Ryan's passion
Aug 30, 2023

’Berg, ONU 3+3 partnership = accelerated law degree

Heidelberg University and Ohio Northern University’s Claude W. Petit College of Law are partnering on a new pathway that accelerates entry into law school, and it’s a win-win situation for everyone. On Monday, the two universities convened on ONU’s campus to formalize an agreement that creates a 3+3 pathway to streamline the process for ‘Berg
Aug 30, 2023

Bravo for SMT bootcamp and teas, in the name of arts education

This summer brought some awesome opportunities for current School of Music & Theatre students and alumni to practice their craft while interacting with live audiences. The SMT group participated in a pair of educational programming activities – Broadway Bootcamp and Character Teas – as part of an expanding collaboration with Lakeside Chautauqua.
Aug 25, 2023

Internship Chronicles, Chapter 33: Cassidy Beringer

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
Aug 24, 2023

Convocation message: Become your own centerpiece

With a mix of excitement, anxiety and apprehension, the Class of 2027 was officially welcomed into the Heidelberg family on Thursday during Opening Convocation – the official start of the 2023-34 academic year. Opening Convocation – one of Heidelberg’s longest-standing traditions – kicked off with the typical pomp and circumstance as a bookend to
Aug 23, 2023

Behavioral health profession – and MAC students – get boost from state funds

Heidelberg’s Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) program has been awarded $318,000 in funding from the Ohio Wellness Workforce Fellowship Program to boost the number of graduates working in behavioral healthcare settings. The funding is available to students who are pursuing degrees or certificates in social work, marriage and family therapy, mental
Aug 21, 2023

Transfer to ’Berg restores biology student’s confidence

Olivia Raubenolt’s first experience in college did not go as she had envisioned. So the second-semester freshman transferred to Heidelberg, and her decision has made all the difference. “I didn’t originally consider Heidelberg. Honestly, it never crossed my mind because I didn’t want to go to college in my hometown,” Olivia says. “I was ready to
Aug 18, 2023

Where HU Takes U: Taylor Ramsey

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. Taylor Ramsey Taylor Ramsey
Aug 17, 2023

Internship Chronicles, Chapter 32: Nicholas Chambers

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
Aug 14, 2023

Travel and artwork and chem -- oh my!

Over the summer, students who took Chemistry 108 - The Science of Art in the spring semester “had the opportunity to see how their classroom instruction connects to the real world.” The Science of Art class combines two worlds, showing students the chemical requirements of evaluating and conserving art. The course covers art history, chemistry and
Aug 9, 2023

Same faces, new places: Owen Center for Teaching and Learning on the move

It’s a “same faces in new places” situation for the Owen Center for Teaching and Learning team. Last week, the team began the formidable task of moving from the third floor of the Campus Center to Beeghly Library. It’s definitely a process that will unfold over the coming academic year, as the team works to integrate all of its student support
Aug 3, 2023

A 'warm welcome' to Germany: Daniel's AJY summer

Daniel Orozco just arrived back from Heidelberg, Germany. Like Julia Schaefer, he traveled there as part of the 6-week American Junior Year (AJY) Summer Program. Daniel graduated in May with his undergraduate degree in math with a minor in computer science. During his time at Heidelberg, he was an RA in Brown Hall and a member of the Rho Eta Delta
Aug 2, 2023

Internship Chronicles, Chapter 31: Gabrielle Stallbaum

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
Jul 31, 2023

Senior Brett Reed: Academic, athlete, now ironman

Incoming senior Brett Reed accomplished more in the world of athletics before graduating college than many do in a lifetime. Brett was born and raised in the Sandusky, Ohio area. He’s been an athlete his whole life, and has always been interested in Ironman competitions. An Ironman is a triathlon-style race, where athletes can compete individually
Jul 28, 2023

Convocation speaker: Alum's career has been one big, entertaining adventure

While at student Heidelberg in the mid-1990s, Keshawn Womack cast a narrow gaze on one career path and ended up living an adventure of a lifetime in a totally different direction because she dared to try something a bit different. Keshawn, ’98, will share her career journey and advice for the Class of 2027 when she delivers the keynote address at
Jul 27, 2023

Internship Chronicles, Chapter 30: Eric Evans

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
Jul 26, 2023

Bikeables and Hikeables: Ralph's Joy of Living

Ralph’s Joy of Living is a one-stop-shop for all things home-goods.While many of the goods they offer are for an older crowd than Heidelberg tends to serve between the months of August and May, as a recent graduate, this place rocks. Many older students will probably feel the same after a visit. The back part of the store is my favorite. I’m a bit
Jul 25, 2023

'All I wanted to do was go back': Julia's AJY Summer

Julia Schaefer is a senior media and English writing major. This summer, she spent 6 weeks abroad in Heidelberg, Germany, through Heidelberg’s American Junior Year (AJY) that program brings together students learning German from universities and colleges all over the United States, surrounding visitors with an English-speaking (but German preferred
Jul 19, 2023

Internship Chronicles, Chapter 29: Vincent Marimpietri

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