Jan 22, 2026

Frann's Fieldhouse @ 3 months: A place of constant motion

Every day looks a little different at Frann’s Fieldhouse. Just three months after opening, the Fieldhouse has quickly become one of the most active and dynamic spaces on campus, hosting major athletics events, supporting daily practices and classes, welcoming intramural competition, and opening its doors to the broader community. And according to
Dec 18, 2025

'Berg Athletics set to welcome largest HOF class in 4 decades

With one team, one coach, and seven athletes, the 39th class of the Heidelberg University Athletic Hall of Fame will be the largest since the inaugural enshrinement in 1985. And for good reason. Overlooking the Trustee's Track inside the new Frann's Fieldhouse, a sleek, modern Hall of Fame display will be unveiled when the group is enshrined on
Dec 12, 2025

Academic powerhouse: ’Berg lands 60 All-OAC honorees in stellar fall season

WESTERVILLE – After a strong fall campaign in the classroom, 60 Heidelberg student-athletes were named Academic All-Ohio Athletic Conference recipients on Friday. The 60 honorees were the second most in any single season for Heidelberg. To earn Academic All-OAC honors, a student-athlete must earn a 3.495+ cumulative grade point average through the
Dec 12, 2025

Frann’s Fieldhouse set to host biggest wrestling weekend in ’Berg history

Frann’s Fieldhouse is about to become electric. This weekend, an estimated 1,500 fans will pack the new facility as Heidelberg hosts the Berg Holiday Wrestling Duals, the largest wrestling event in HU’s history. It’s the first major competition inside Frann’s Fieldhouse since its grand opening in early October, and it will put all 12 mats – and
Oct 23, 2025

Back on the track, better than ever: Vanessa Shanaman shines

Battling against the elements, the course, the competition, and themselves, cross country runners like Heidelberg University's Vanessa Shanaman know that every second counts. In Shanaman's case, it was exactly 1.0 seconds Having spent two years away from her sport, Shanaman -- the Ohio Athletic Conference Scholar Athlete of the Month for October --
Oct 15, 2025

'Berg launches Morgan's Message chapter to support student-athlete mental health

When freshman wrestler Athulya Nair arrived at Heidelberg University this fall, she quickly noticed there wasn’t a place on campus for student-athletes to talk openly about mental health. Drawing on her experience as a Morgan’s Message ambassador in high school, she decided to bring the national nonprofit to Heidelberg. Morgan’s Message® is a
Oct 8, 2025

’Berg VPs ready to rumble to support new Women’s Wrestling Team

Heidelberg University’s newest athletic team, Women’s Wrestling, is taking to the mat for the first time this fall — and they’re getting some unexpected teammates in their corner. To celebrate and support the program’s inaugural season, Heidelberg will host a unique fundraising event on Wednesday, Nov. 5, in Seiberling Gymnasium, as part of the men