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Jun 18, 2025

'Berg campus recognizes Juneteenth with flag-raising ceremony

The people are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. – Union General Gordon Granger’s General Order No. 3, in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865 As the Heidelberg community celebrated the raising of the Juneteenth flag in a ceremony Wednesday morning, Director of Student
Jun 17, 2025

500+ alumni undeterred by weather, celebrate joyous Alumni Weekend 2025

The weather in Tiffin may not be very predictable this time of year, but there’s one thing that is: the spirit and joy among the 500-plus alumni who returned to Heidelberg’s campus to celebrate Alumni Weekend 2025. This year’s festivities embraced the theme of Heidelberg’s 175th Anniversary, marking one of the many celebratory events in the ongoing
Jun 17, 2025

Outstanding: ’Berg honors pair of alums, Legacy Family for contributions

Each year during the Alumni Weekend luncheon, we have an opportunity to continue with a 54-year tradition to recognize individuals and families who have made significant contributions through their professional lives and service, as they have led lives of purpose with distinction. At Alumni Weekend 2025, we were honored to recognize two outstanding
Jun 16, 2025

'Berg sweethearts say ‘I still do’ at Alumni Weekend vow renewal ceremony

Alums Rick ’70 and Jo Keller ’68 had quite a memorable 56th wedding anniversary on Saturday. Rick and his classmates also celebrated the 55th class reunion during Alumni Weekend. Then, to top it off, the couple joined 32 other alumni couples for a new event, the Sweethearts Vow Renewal ceremony. Arm in arm, the couples made their way from
Jun 13, 2025

Alum, Trustee Bill Landess honored for service, philanthropy to Heidelberg

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
Jun 13, 2025

Life-changing opportunities: Student expresses gratitude for donor generosity

‘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
Jun 3, 2025

Music & Theatre, student org to resurrect New Music Festival, add symposium

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
May 22, 2025

In 2nd season, STUNT lands 4 on Coaches All-America list

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
May 22, 2025

’Berg honors employees for milestone years of service – 425 years in all

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
May 22, 2025

Countdown is on: Construction on new Fieldhouse making swift progress

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
May 22, 2025

47 student-athletes earn Academic All-OAC honors

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
May 14, 2025

’Berg community all in for becoming Tree Campus for 2nd straight year

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
May 12, 2025

Congrats, Class of 2025: Connected to the 'Berg and each other for life

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
May 12, 2025

Commencement speaker: Live with integrity, humility, fearlessness

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
May 9, 2025

Young Alumni Award: World needs more grads like Dana (Carnes) Pursley '06

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
May 5, 2025

Psychology Professor Traci Stark calls it a career with 'Last Lecture'

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
May 1, 2025

Chem Club shares impactful experience from '25 ACS national conference

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
Apr 30, 2025

BIO students-turned-authors have a reading day for local 3rd-graders

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