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As a loyal Heidelberg alumnus, Bill Landess embodies the full package – thoughtful, strategic, prepared, respectful, curious, kind, and humble. He brings just the right blend of humor and, above all, generosity to his lifelong commitment to give back to his alma mater. “Bill cares a lot about Heidelberg students, about what distinguishes the

‘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

Heidelberg University’s New Music Association and the School of Music & Theatre will collaborate to host the Inaugural Biennial New Music Festival & Symposium March 26-28, 2026. The festival will feature concerts and research presentations by musicians and scholars from across the country, while highlighting groundbreaking contemporary music and

After their breakout second season, Heidelberg University’s STUNT team has landed four student-athletes on the College STUNT Coaches Association All-America lists. Recent grad Kamryn Stanfield was a first-team selection, leading the way. Sophomore Jada Harvey earned second-team laurels. Freshmen Carlie Hall and Jenna Nied were honorable mentions

On May 13, the Heidelberg community came together to express appreciation and deep thanks for all the hard work and commitment that 29 employees have demonstrated during their time at HU. The annual Employee Recognition Luncheon was held in Wickham Great Hall, hosted by Victoria Black, Chief Human Resources and Compliance Officer. In all, the

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

WESTERVILLE, Ohio -- The Ohio Athletic Conference has named 47 Heidelberg University student-athletes to the Academic All-OAC list for the spring. To be eligible, student-athletes must maintain a cumulative 3.50 GPA or higher through the fall semester, have reached varsity status, and be at Heidelberg for at least one full year. Baseball paced all

Heidelberg remains grounded in its roots as a Tree Campus. In conjunction with Arbor Day last month, HU has been named a Tree Campus Higher Education for the second consecutive year. Tree Campus awards are presented annually by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry. Tiffin Mayor Lee Wilkinson accepted Heidelberg’s award on

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

On a joyous Mother’s Day, Heidelberg welcomed ’81 alumnus and Trustee Leon Garoufalis as the keynote speaker for its 172nd Commencement exercises. Leon is the president and CEO of Composites One, the largest supplier of composite materials in North America. In his remarks, he shared with the graduates lessons learned from the successes and failures

Designing and creating the class banner – one of Heidelberg’s most beloved and long-standing traditions – is a heavy responsibility. Thankfully, the committee that volunteered for the process had a lot of encouragement along the way This year’s Class Banner Committee, led by soon-to-be graduates Laura Ludwig and Jeylo Rodriguez, revealed the Class

Dana Carnes Pursley ’06 enjoyed her college experience so much that she decided never to leave. For the past 23 years, Dana has promoted student development, leadership and lifelong learning through her student affairs work at several colleges. She has made it her mission to cultivate and empower students and to create opportunities for them to

Thankfully, former ‘Berg Chaplain Paul Stark has embraced his role of “driving Miss Traci,” broken leg and all. Otherwise, Traci Stark’s HU colleagues wouldn’t have had the opportunity to hear her “Last Lecture” last Thursday afternoon. Traci is retiring as a professor of psychology after 20 years at the ‘Berg. Provost Courtney DeMayo Pugno invited

Heidelberg University’s Chem Club recently hosted a lively recap of their spring trip to the 2025 American Chemical Society (ACS) National Conference in San Diego. With 24 students attending and 13 presenting, the event marked a milestone in both academic achievement and personal growth. Chem Club president Mikayla Sage, a senior biochemistry major

’Berg Board member inducted into hall of honor for career, service achievements Board of Trustees member and alumnus Claudie Johnson ’85 is among three individuals inducted into the Sidney City Schools Hall of Honor during a ceremony on April 25. Recognized as a distinguished financial professional, community advocate, and trusted advisor with

For the past four years, Erica Moyer’s Intro to Anatomy students have had the opportunity to get creative, turning what they learned about the systems of the human body into original children’s books and stories. This year, the assignment had an added bonus. Last Friday, the class ventured to Krout Elementary School in Tiffin, where, for the first

From campus protests to room rules to oral stories, there is no shortage of research and documentation about Heidelberg’s place in history. All of the pieces – taken together – form a glorious time capsule of traditions and memories created since our founding and crystallized to mold the university that Heidelberg is today – even more poignant as

Although the Student Awards Ceremony is a celebration, it is also a bittersweet moment. It marks the beginning of the end and the start of lots of goodbyes, but it’s also a great opportunity to honor a year of awesome accomplishments. “This marks the beginning of the end of the academic year. It’s the beginning to celebrating our students’

In celebration of Heidelberg’s 175th anniversary, students from the Communication and Media Department are researching and showcasing the university’s rich history through creative projects. From designing a wall wrap to researching popular culture and alumni, these class projects are unique opportunities to reflect on how communication, culture

Heidelberg University is excited to offer a variety of enriching summer camp experiences for high-school students this July. From vocal arts to healthcare professions and water quality research to exercise science, these camps provide invaluable opportunities for hands-on learning and skill development. Vocal Arts Camps: Explore Your Vocal

The 17th annual Choose Ohio First (COF) Scholar Showcase, held April 2 in Columbus, celebrated the remarkable achievements of student presenters, offering a platform for students to showcase their research, academic projects and work-based learning experiences in STEM fields. Representing Heidelberg were two students: senior Biochemistry major

Today is Arbor Day. It’s the ideal day to share what Heidelberg’s Alliance for Sustainability (AFS) has been up to lately, and it has everything to do with trees. AFS is spearheading a campus service project to identify and place educational plaques at trees around campus. Maddie Brillhart and Liv Matthews, currently the co-presidents of AFS, are

In a field historically dominated by men, a panel of powerful voices gathered at Heidelberg University Monday to share their experiences, insights, and challenges as women working across the criminal justice system. Organized by Professor Sarah Lazzari as part of the Women, Gender, and Crime course, the Women in Criminal Justice panel welcomed

When Student Affairs and the community service student organization, Berg Impact, launched the newly structured Berg Service Challenge early in the fall semester, no one was sure what the outcome would be. But the number of puff balls in the jar inside Hoernemann Refectory just kept growing. Running from late September to April 15, the challenge –