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Sep 12, 2019

Lacrosse players connect Down Under

When you get a surprise opportunity to do something you love halfway around the world, you jump on it! That was the case for women’s lacrosse player Angela Lulejian. Angela, a junior exercise science major from Glendale, California, was recruited to join an all-star lacrosse team to experience international competition for two weeks in June. The
Sep 12, 2019

From Marine to nose tackle, Heidelberg's Meyers a force to reckon with

TIFFIN, Ohio (WTVG) - Matt Meyers anchors the defense up front as a nose tackle, but he did not go straight from high school to college - even though Heidelberg recruited him almost a decade ago. Matt, who's now a senior, actually sold himself to Heidelberg four years ago, just having returned home from the Marines. “Having a man with like that
Sep 11, 2019

On 9/11 anniversary, may peace prevail on Earth

Many of us have vivid memories of where we were and what we were doing at the moment we heard the news of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Yet, today’s college students were very young and have learned about the attacks from other accounts. This morning, on the 18th anniversary of the attacks, a small group of students, staff and
Sep 11, 2019

8-0! Berg stays unbeaten with win at OWU

DELAWARE, Ohio -- With a 3-1 win on Tuesday , the Heidelberg University volleyball team improved to 8-0 on the season -- matching the best start in program history. The Student Princes defeated host Ohio Wesleyan by a score of 25-19, 25-16, 23-25, 25-18. The 2006 team, led by All-Americans Morgan Magers and Emily Hurlburt, also started 8-0. In
Sep 9, 2019

Heidelberg highly ranked by U.S. News

Heidelberg University is ranked among the top colleges and universities in two categories in U.S. News & World Report’s annual national survey. In the rankings released today, Heidelberg is listed No. 18 in the top tier among best regional colleges in the Midwest and No. 7 on the list of “best value” schools regionally. Placement on the “best value
Sep 6, 2019

City, county welcome international students

The campuses of Heidelberg and Tiffin University are a virtual melting pot, hosting a combined 250 international students this academic year. Thursday night, the students – along with administrators and staff from both universities and community representatives – gathered in downtown Tiffin for the “Tiffin Welcomes the World” event. Presidents Rob
Sep 5, 2019

Tiffin ranked 16th safest Ohio city

A recent survey from Backgroundchecks.org indicates that the city of Tiffin is among the Top 100 Safest Cities in Ohio. In a news release, it’s been revealed that Tiffin ranks No. 16 on the list, based on FBI crime statistics and law enforcement employment numbers per 1,000 residents. As a long-time partner in community affairs with a shared goal
Sep 4, 2019

Alum, trustee honored for stellar career, life of service

Following his graduation from Heidelberg in 1963, Ernest Estep headed for The Ohio State University College of Medicine. M.D. degree in hand four years later, he ultimately returned to the Akron area to begin what would become a distinguished career as an obstetrician and gynecologist. Now retired from Summa Health, Ernie was recently recognized
Sep 4, 2019

Class of 2023 by the numbers

Heidelberg has welcomed 362 new students to campus this fall. This includes 333 first-time, first-year students and 29 transfer students. According to President Rob Huntington, who officially welcomed the Class of 2023 with the campus community during Opening Convocation, they bring a wealth of talent, energy, diversity and accomplishments. A
Aug 30, 2019

Traditions greet newest 'Berg family members

As is the case with many families, traditions are endearing and everlasting. A total of 362 new students are now officially members of the Heidelberg family. Thursday’s Opening Convocation was steeped in Heidelberg traditions, handed down from class to class and generation to generation. The first-year and transfer students experienced T-Bridge
Aug 30, 2019

'15 alum, photojournalist says 'yes, and' to opportunities

The Class of 2023 is ready to rock it. New and returning students and faculty officially kicked off the 2019-20 academic year – the 170th in Heidelberg’s history – during Opening Convocation on Thursday. Provost Beth Schwartz began Convocation with four pieces of advice for new students: Stay focused on your goal (graduation!), find your voice and
Aug 27, 2019

After camp with young adults with Down syndrome, ‘We’re PALS people now’

There’s a group of students on campus suffering from a severe case of FOMP – Fear of Missing PALS. But thanks to social media, cell phones and lots of photos, they’re staying well connected with their new friends. In this case, PALS refers to Camp PALS, an immersive experience for young adults with Down syndrome and their peers to have fun, grow as
Aug 26, 2019

HU, TU partner for LaborStay Weekend

First-year students at Tiffin University and Heidelberg University have recently arrived on campus to kick off the new academic year. And if the universities have anything to do with it, they’d like to keep them here during the long Labor Day Weekend. TU and Heidelberg are partnering on a series of activities being billed as LaborSTAY Weekend
Aug 23, 2019

Alternative Break trip an education of a different kind

Senior Penelope Christian – like many students who take a leap to study abroad – had a great experience when she traveled to Nicaragua through Outreach360 to volunteer on an Alternative Break trip in March 2018. She is hoping to start her own non-profit one day, so it was the perfect way to serve others, which is her life goal. “It was an amazing
Aug 22, 2019

FLC leads faculty to enhanced classroom experiences

The Center for Teaching Excellence has completed its second annual summer Faculty Learning Community project, and nine full-time faculty members are ready to take their research, collaboration and new ideas into the classroom. The professors, whose disciplines range across the board, spent the summer researching and studying best practices in
Aug 12, 2019

Young alum, BBC journalist to give Convocation keynote

When she was a student at the Berg, Hannah Long-Higgins got a lot of time in front of people. She competed as a member of the Speech Team and a delegate at the Model United Nations conferences. She also performed with the improve comedy group Make A Scene. Now, since her graduation in 2015, she’s found her place behind the camera. Hannah first
Aug 9, 2019

Theatre takes on Edinburgh

This week, audiences at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival are enjoying the international premiere of Stephen Svoboda’s original play, “The Penguin Tango.” The Heidelberg cast and crew of 25, accompanied by five faculty members and about a dozen friends and family, are in Scotland for six performances and to experience the single biggest celebration of
Aug 5, 2019

Heidelberg Launches Nursing Program

Heidelberg University’s new Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program has received approval from the Ohio Department of Higher Education and the Higher Learning Commission and is now enrolling students. In December 2017, the University announced that it would be partnering with Terra State for the BSN program. The 1-2-1 program will begin with
Jul 30, 2019

Volleyball team selected as AVCA Team Academic Award recipient

Earlier this week, the Heidelberg University volleyball team was selected as an AVCA Team Academic Award winner for their combined efforts in the classroom during the 2018-19 academic year. The award, given by the American Volleyball Coaches Association, honors collegiate and high school volleyball teams that displayed excellence in the classroom
Jul 19, 2019

Heidelberg appoints 3 alumni to Board of Trustees

Three distinguished alumni have joined the Board of Trustees, effective July 1. Dale Chorba, ’85, of Hinckley, Ohio, Dr. Karen Kovalow-St. John, ’79, of Valparaiso, Indiana, and Paul Stallings, ’79, of Akron, Ohio, will serve four-year terms, according to Heidelberg President Robert Huntington. Dale is the president/owner of Action Management
Jul 18, 2019

’Berg’s new BSN program perfect fit for future nurse

A chance meeting – in where else but Heidelberg’s health center – got the ball rolling for Heidelberg’s first-ever nursing student. Kaitlin Kingman, a junior, recalls visiting the health center last fall with a horrible case of bronchitis. Dr. Karen Estridge , a registered nurse and healthcare administrator who came on board to develop and
Jul 16, 2019

Heidelberg celebrates AJY’s 60th anniversary

During the 60th anniversary of the American Junior Year (AJY) program last month in Heidelberg, Germany, the many levels of passion for the program shined through – from current students and administrators to ‘Berg representatives President Rob Huntington and Dean Bryan Smith , who were on hand to celebrate the longevity and partnership of this
Jul 11, 2019

NCWQR plays big role in algal bloom forecast

The National Center for Water Quality Research team has been monitoring the Maumee River for nearly 50 years now. But above-normal rainfall in the spring and early summer months have shined a new light on their data and cast the staff into the limelight more than ever. The cause: the return of harmful algal blooms (HABs) and their impact on the