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A campus collaboration to earn Heidelberg the designation as a Collegiate Purple Star campus – led by Career Services Specialist Dr. Carole Thomas, who is a U.S. Army veteran – has come to fruition. On Tuesday, Ohio Department of Higher Education Chancellor Randy Gardner announced that Heidelberg University is among the latest Ohio higher education

ALLIANCE, Ohio – The Heidelberg University men's and women's track and field teams are off to a strong start at the Ohio Athletic Conference championships. On day one, sophomore Reese Recker was crowned OAC champion for women's javelin throw – only the fourth female in 'Berg history to win the event. The first day of the competition consisted of

Hannah Huthmaker knew that she wanted to study abroad in Spain since her freshman year. She began her career at Heidelberg as a biology-Spanish double major, working closely with Julie Arnold (now retired) and Dr. Lepeley to make her future trip a reality. When she decided to change majors to biochemistry her sophomore year, all of those plans were

As a way of recognizing international, Hispanic, African American, and LGBTQ and ally seniors, Heidelberg recently held special ceremonies for these graduating students and their families and friends in advance of Commencement later this month. Aaron Nelson, who is in his first year as Director of Diversity, Equity and Belonging, coordinated the

Arbor Day is a national holiday that encourages conservation and planting trees. This day of giving back comes on the last week of April, right after the celebration of Earth Day on the 22nd. In observation of Arbor Day, on Wednesday, Heidelberg added another tree to The Percy Lilly Campus Forest. The Percy Lilly Campus Forest, which encompasses

The Rock Creek Review is Heidelberg’s undergraduate journal of literary studies and criticism. It accepts the work of undergraduate students across the world – exclusively not from students attending Heidelberg. This year, The Rock Creek Review team has published the third volume, subtitled “What is Justice?” The theme was picked by managing editor

Heidelberg alumnus Jeremy Harrison recently hosted ‘Berg Marketing professor Dr. Salil Khetani on his podcast, The Savvy Marketer. Jeremy, who graduated in 2000, is the founder and CEO of Spire, a digital marketing agency with offices in Tiffin, Ashland and Medina. Spire assists small to mid-sized companies with their expertise in Marketing

On one of the most festive occasions of the year, Heidelberg honored students, faculty and staff members for their achievements inside and outside the classroom at the annual Student Awards Celebration on Friday. In his remarks, President Rob Huntington expressed sincere gratitude “to all the students who worked so hard to get here.” “You

Berg Enactus has come a long way in a short time. Last week, their efforts made it all the way to a national stage when five students and their faculty advisor, Professor Scott Miller, traveled to Dallas to compete in the Enactus United States National Exposition – a national competition where teams from across the U.S. showcase the collective

On Friday, Mark Peeples ’74 visited his Sweet Alma Home to share information about his cutting-edge research with microbiology students and invested community members. He was invited by Dr. Justin Pruneski, to share his life's work in microbiology with the students of Dr. Pruneski's Cell and Molecular Biology, and Microbiology Courses. Dr. Peeples

“H is for …”? We are just about two weeks from finding out! “H is for …” is the title that graduating senior biology major Jeanna Fullom has given her Commencement speech. Jeanna was chosen by a selection committee of faculty, staff and students to represent the Class of ’23 as the undergrad student Commencement speaker. She hopes her speech

University of North Carolina women’s lacrosse coach Jenny Levy – a Hall of Famer as one of the winningest coaches in the sport – is coming to Heidelberg this fall as the keynote speaker for the 2023 Patricia Adams Lecture Series. The announcement of Jenny’s visit to Heidelberg was made today by Susan McCafferty, chair of the PALS Selection

A total of 18 Honors students will present their final Senior Honors projects on Tuesday-Thursday, April 25-27 from 3:15-6 p.m., both days in Herbster Chapel. Through the Honors 455 course, students have worked with a faculty mentor to deepen their understanding of a topic of a compelling interest in their major. Their presentations will outline

The Student Athlete Advisory Committee of Heidelberg University and the Office of Athletic Marketing & Information rolled out the red carpet – literally – for the eighth annual Siggy Awards on Sunday night in Seiberling Gymnasium. The event was the premier event of Heidelberg's Division III Week celebration. The Siggys recognize on-field and off

Deputy Chief Mike Homan of the Tiffin Fire and Rescue Division had a captive audience of staff and faculty Tuesday when he and three colleagues conducted the second of three hands-on educational training sessions on the use of Heidelberg’s new Automated External Defibrillator (AED) units and how to perform hands-on CPR. The 35 new AEDs will allow

Excelsior Men’s Society had a great thing going with its annual fundraiser, Animal Jam – and then COVID hit. For the first time since the pandemic, the EX’s brought back Animal Jam on Saturday, and it was a huge hit. Excelsior started Animal Jam in 2015 to raise awareness about wildlife rehabilitation while also hosting a fun-filled event for local

Heidelberg students who have a strong background in health sciences, anatomy & physiology and psychology as well as a passion for helping others have a new opportunity for graduate school and a career in occupational therapy. HU and Wilmington College have signed a post-graduate affiliation agreement in which Wilmington will offer preferred status

'Berg alumnus Marc A. Stefanski, who has a three-decade-plus career as a distinguished banking executive and philanthropist, has been selected to deliver the keynote address at Heidelberg’s 170th Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 14. Marc is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Third Federal Savings and Loan Association of Cleveland. He

Though she’s just a freshman, Yaniah “Niah” Powell knows where she’s headed. A prestigious National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergrads (REU) will help her get there. On May 29, Niah heads to the University of North Carolina in Charlotte for the two-month experience in Data Science and Crime Analytics. The National Science

After a week of Nickelodeon-themed fun and giving back to the community, Greek Week 2023 is coming to an end on Saturday. The Greek Life Council’s Vice Presidents of Programming, Abi Bretz and J.T. Orahood planned how Heidelberg’s fraternities, sororities and societies would celebrate the nearing of the end of the academic year. “I was really

One spring 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

Caleb Silvia is a freshman on a mission. When Caleb was a toddler, he was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder. Being so small, he didn’t remember much from his stay in the hospital. “But I remembered the toy cart,” he shared. In 2012, when Caleb was 8, he decided he wanted to “do something special” for someone important for him around Christmas

Heidelberg Director of Bands Rod Miller chose quite the appropriate figure – “March King” John Philip Sousa – as the basis for his personal research and performance inspiration. Sousa is the American composer and conductor known primarily for American military marches who composed the famed Stars and Stripes and Forever and the Marine Corps’ Semper

With New Member Education Week barely in the rearview, some Greek groups around campus are busy spring cleaning their halls. The Excelsior Men’s Society alumni had something more in mind than just cleaning, though, when they commissioned senior business marketing major and local artist Megan Vesely to brighten up the Ex Hall with a new mural. Megan