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Jun 21, 2019
‘Berg honors Trustee for service beyond philanthropy
John Kratz’s first gift to Heidelberg came back in 1965, two years after his graduation, at a time he and his late wife, Beverly, were newly married and starting to raise a family. It was for $10. His next gift – also $10 – came 13 years later. Since then, though, John has been extremely insightful and generous with his financial support of his
Jun 20, 2019
A Great (Books) coincidence
Alexa Hawk and Jeanna Fullom didn’t know each other until recently. Even so, they have a few things in common. They come from the same home town – Harrod, Ohio, near Lima – but went to different high schools. Come this fall, both will be students at Heidelberg. Alexa (pictured at left) is entering her second year as a psychology and criminology
Jun 18, 2019
Heidelberg to welcome former First Lady Laura Bush and daughter Barbara as PALS celebrates 10th anniversary
For the past 9 years, the Patricia Adams Lecture Series has brought a special gift to campus twice each academic year. The 18 women leaders who have visited as PALS keynote speakers have taught, inspired and motivated us. The 10th anniversary celebration of PALS in October will bring the biggest names yet. On Oct. 2, Heidelberg will welcome former
Jun 14, 2019
Green Dot: A new approach to tackle sexual assault prevention
Heidelberg University is gearing up for the implementation of Green Dot, an evidence-based bystander intervention program aimed at reducing and preventing dating violence, sexual violence, and stalking. Last week, a team of 8 Heidelberg employees became certified Green Dot instructors by attending a four-day instructor training. The Green Dot
May 28, 2019
Why Not? Berg soars into World Series
For the second time in program history, the Heidelberg University baseball team is headed to the NCAA Division III World Series. The Student Princes, up 4-1 through seven, used a 10-run eighth inning to cruise to a 14-1 victory over the College of Wooster. With the win, Heidelberg emerged from the Mideast Super Regional and will head to the eight
May 28, 2019
Beucler earns All-American status in 400m Hurdles
For the first time since 2017, the Heidelberg University track and field team saw one of their own claim a spot on the podium at the National Championships on Saturday afternoon. With a fifth place finish in the men's 400 meter hurdles, senior Kenny Beucler earned All-American status at the Spire Institute in Geneva, Ohio today. "We couldn't be
May 20, 2019
Beucler headed to Nationals
Heidelberg University men's track and field hurdler Kenny Beucler has qualified for the NCAA Division III National Championships. The event, hosted by conference foe Mount Union, runs May 23-25 at the SPIRE Institute in Geneva, Ohio. Beucler qualified fifth in the 400m hurdles with a time of 52.54. He competed at nationals in the same event in 2017
May 20, 2019
Bop! A Psychas grand slam vaults HU into super-regionals
ADRIAN, Michigan -- A sixth-inning grand slam by Matt Psychas propelled the Heidelberg University baseball team to a 9-6 victory over host Adrian College -- and into the super-regional round of the NCAA Tournament. Heidelberg will face the College of Wooster in a best-of-three super-regional next weekend. Peaceful Valley will be the host site, as
May 17, 2019
BLOG: Concert Choir European Tour
Earlier this week, the Concert Choir and a group of alumni and friends embarked on the first international tour in nearly a decade. As the choir tours Eastern Europe with performances in Budapest, Prague and Brno, recent grad Haley Hudler shares her experiences from a student perspective. Day 1 After our long trip to Europe, our first location was
May 17, 2019
A little 3-on-3 BB and a way to help each other
Graduating senior Lajanae Morman looked outside the box for a practicum project for her communication and sport management capstone. “I wanted to do something sports-related and I always knew I wanted to do a basketball game,” she said. But she did more than that. Lajanae, a women’s basketball student-athlete, turned her event into a fund-raiser
May 15, 2019
Talk about awesome: Speech Team coach gets huge honor
It’s easy to understand why ’Berg Speech Team Coach Dan Higgins was just named Ohio Forensics Association Educator of the Year. It’s a role he was born to fill.
May 14, 2019
BLOG: Students lend a hand in Puerto Rico
Seven students are spending the start of their summer on an alternative break in Luquillo, Puerto Rico. While there, they will be working alongside a disaster recovery work group through the United Church of Christ and Iglesia Evangélica Unida de Puerto Rico. A majority of their work will be repairing cement roofs on houses that were damaged by
May 13, 2019
Baseball headed to NCAAs; 11 receive All-OAC nods
AUSTINTOWN -- It was a busy Monday for the Heidelberg University baseball program. Hours after learning 11 players had been tabbed as All-Ohio Athletic Conference performers, the OAC co-champions learned that their season will continue. The Student Princes earned one of 18 at-large bids into the 58-team NCAA Tournament. Heidelberg will head to the
May 13, 2019
’Berg alum to grads: Write glorious life stories
In the “’Berg-cozy” environs of Seiberling Gymnasium, 208 undergraduates and 59 graduate students officially became Heidelberg alumni on Sunday. They leave Heidelberg with the highest four-year graduation rate in the past 30 years, according to President Rob Huntington. Amid the awesome sounds of the Heidelberg Concert Band and Concert Choir
May 11, 2019
Countdown to Commencement: Abby Reed
Staying close to home is not the plan for graduating senior Abby Reed. Following graduation, she will be taking a leap around the world as she follows her heart and does what truly matters most to her - helping others. Abby was recently accepted into the Peace Corps, a dream she never expected to actually come true. A major portion of Abby’s four
May 10, 2019
Tradition lives on: Class of ’19 presents banner
The Class of 2019 drew inspiration for their banner from those who have come before them. During Commencement rehearsal on Friday, graduating seniors Julie Hild, Haley Hudler and Kevin Scrudders presented the class banner to President Rob Huntington, joining generations of alumni in fulfilling the unique Heidelberg tradition. “When we were thinking
May 10, 2019
Countdown to Commencement: Jordan Green
The road you set out on may not be the path you end up taking, and that’s OK. Just ask graduating senior Jordan Green. “Growing up and in elementary school, I probably wasn’t the best kid,” Jordan explained. “Getting that label as a ‘troubled child’ really ended up motivating me to take more responsibility and take care of myself better.” Sports
May 9, 2019
Countdown to Commencement: Kenzie James
Kenzie James got a good feel for what her future career could be like as a big-time actress auditioning for plays, TV shows and movies. She liked what she saw, and she felt the love in return. The veteran of the Heidelberg stage is headed west as she pursues her love of theatre on a path that just could take her to the biggest stages of all. After
May 8, 2019
Countdown to Commencement: Kyle and Matt Psychas
There’s no denying – and no explaining – the inseparable connection between twins. For the past four years, Head Baseball Coach Chad Fitzgerald has been seeing double with 5-11 twins Kyle and Matt Psychas on the roster. The senior student-athletes came to Heidelberg together, decided on the same business administration and sport management majors
May 7, 2019
Countdown to Commencement: Maddy Hines
Madeline Hines is a trailblazer. When she graduates this Sunday, she’ll be one of the first two students to receive her bachelor’s degree in exercise science. Although she entered Heidelberg as a biology major, she switched to health and human performance shortly after. What never changed were her plans to pursue a career in the health care
May 6, 2019
Countdown to Commencement: Zachery Hunter
Zachery Hunter has been around baseball since he was barely 2 feet tall. A chance to play collegiate baseball brought him to Heidelberg. Finding a place that would help him become the best citizen possible kept him here. “From the first moment I visited, it felt like home,” said Zach. This fall, he’ll have a new place to call home: The Moritz
May 6, 2019
BASEBALL: Berg clinches share of OAC title
BEXLEY -- The Heidelberg University baseball team knew the deal -- a sweep on the final day of the conference slate would yield an OAC title. With a pair of 15-2 victories over host Capital University, the Student Princes did just that. For the first time since 2015, the Student Princes won the conference regular season are are headed back to the
May 3, 2019
’Berg launching Video Game Production major this fall
Video Game Production has been elevated from a minor to a major, beginning this fall. Based on the success and growth of the 2-year-old minor, along with market demand, the time was ideal. “We have the technology here, so it really makes sense,” said Nathan Cutietta, director of the Media Communication Center. Video game production is a fast
May 3, 2019
President provides Heidelberg campus projects update
Over the past few weeks and months, we’ve watched the progress of two very visible construction projects (The HeidelBean! and Sarah Street). Two others inside Saurwein Health & Wellness Center (Exercise Science lab and a new fireplace) are almost finished. The coming weeks and months will bring the start – and in some cases, the completion – of