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Fresh off a stint as a graduate assistant for the Office of Athletic Marketing & Information, Amy Hafer has taken on a new title within the Department of Athletics at Heidelberg University. Funded through a grant from the NCAA, Hafer has thrived in her role as the Coordinator of External Operations. Her charge? Internally, it's to help connect

Heidelberg University has had another strong showing in this year’s U.S. News & World Report’s annual survey of colleges and universities. In its ranking for 2025, U.S. News lists Heidelberg as a “top performer” on its Social Mobility list at No. 21 – up from No. 26 last year. Holding firm, Heidelberg also ranked as a “Best Value” school among

Spanning parts of five decades, a class of five individuals entered the Heidelberg University Athletics Hall of Fame on Saturday. Joe Hada '72, Trista (VanGuilder) Flanagan '94, Darren Nelson '02, Jon Hatfield '06 and Marian (Bevington) Heitkamp '13 make up the 38th induction class of the Hall of Fame. Hada, one of the first national qualifiers in

One fall 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

Tuesday, Sept. 17, is Constitution Day across the U.S. – a day to celebrate the document that guarantees American rights and serves as the basis for all U.S. laws. Heidelberg will observe Constitution Day and the election season with several events and initiatives, plus an award received for student voter registration efforts back in 2022. Court on

After decades of experience in the energy industry, Lee Jourdan transitioned to a new role to develop a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace culture at Chevron. During his visit to Heidelberg as the keynote speaker for the first HYPE Day of the academic year, Jourdan shared his advice on how to implement workplace diversity and create

Heidelberg’s campus has a new resource to encourage meditation, prayer, and wellness. Labyrinths – a metaphor for life’s journey – are an ancient tool that have been in use for more than 4,000 years. Heidelberg’s labyrinth is modeled after the one on the floor of the Charters Cathedral in France. Located in a lush green space behind the Campus

One fall 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 with our web

One fall 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 with our web

Heidelberg’s School of Music & Theatre faculty and students were thrilled to return to Lakeside for the third summer of theatre experiences and educational workshops. “Summer 2024 brought both an expansion and refinement of past programming,” according to Dr. Carol Dusdieker, Associate Professor of Voice and program director. “We expanded our

There’s just something about this school year that feels extra special. It is the beginning of the university’s 175th year. “Since 1850, we have remained steadfast Opportunity Makers on a mission defined by your success as a student, through your graduation, into your careers, and spanning the arc of your lives of purpose with distinction,”

Heidelberg is steeped in tradition. As the official start to the new academic year, Opening Convocation is one of those, in and of itself. But it’s made more memorable each year when first-year students get to experience some of the long-standing traditions that make the Berg so special. “Traditions are important because they impact our lives in

Associate Director of Admission Kathy Borton has worked for five presidents (not including interims) and 19 vice presidents during her tenure at Heidelberg. She must be doing something right because her longevity at the ‘Berg is virtually unparalleled. Earlier this month, Kathy celebrated 50 years of employment at Heidelberg. She’s been in the

Whether they graduated four decades or four years ago, Heidelberg alumni have been there, done that. They are a great resource for new and returning students. Recently, we asked alumni to share their advice for success with our 300+ incoming students. Almost to a T, they encourage students to find opportunities to get involved. Beginning today and

Heidelberg University and Uwill, the leading mental health and wellness solution for colleges and students, are partnering to expand counseling capabilities available to support students off-campus and abroad. Participating with Uwill allows Heidelberg to provide its students with immediate mental health support if a student is located outside of

One fall 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 resume our web series

What better way to get familiar with the Heidelberg campus and community than a scavenger hunt? That’s what our four new faculty members – Drs. Ted Carlin (Media), Brandon Gallimore (Athletic Training), Todd Harrison (School of Business) and Ben Herrick (School of Music & Theatre) – experienced as part of their New Faculty Orientation on Wednesday

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

Haylie Robinson’s passion for media and community storytelling took flight during her time as a student at Heidelberg University, where she was highly engaged in campus life and media. Today, Robinson, class of ’15, is an award-winning TV producer, media executive and creator of Finding Festivals, the national PBS series that explores, celebrates

The National Center for Water Quality Research (NCWQR) at Heidelberg University has achieved recent media coverage highlighting its commitment to public education and community outreach. The NCWQR has been featured in three recent media pieces: • Protecting Our Water: National Center for Water Quality Research – Lake Erie Outreach & Education (WTOL

TIFFIN -- After an extensive search, Heidelberg University's 24th varsity sport has its first head coach. On Wednesday, Athletic Director Greg Cooper named CarrieAnn Randolph head coach of the women's wrestling program. Randolph, a graduate of Pacific University, comes to Heidelberg after serving as the head women's assistant coach at Wartburg

One remote island, one guilty secret, one motive for murder. It’s only a matter of time before Lyla drowns. Education professor Dr. Michele Castleman has always loved a good mystery, so she wrote one of her own. After reigniting her passion for creative writing, Michele has published And Then There Was One, an Agatha Christie-esque psychological

Heidelberg’s academic enterprise has a new leader. Today, Dr. Courtney DeMayo Pugno took over as the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost following six months of intense preparation. She is ready. In a conversation last week, she took a deep dive with Marketing Associate Director and Senior Writer Angie Giles to talk about the transition

Peace, Love and Heidelberg – Alumni Weekend 2024 – was a scorcher, but not nearly as warm as the hearts of the more than 400 alumni who returned to campus last weekend to reconnect, celebrate, laugh and make new ‘Berg memories. The weekend was packed from start to finish. Here’s a recap of some of the highlights. About 165 alumni donors and friends