May 5, 2023

OAC Championship toss: 'Berg’s Reese Recker takes first in javelin

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
Apr 18, 2023

Red carpet worthy: SAAC, Athletics present 8th annual Siggy Awards

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
Mar 31, 2023

Smiles all around as HU hosts annual Celebrity BB game

‘Berg Head Football Coach Scott Donaldson describes it as “the best night of the year.” Judging by the smiles and the friendly competition, he may be right. On Thursday night, Heidelberg hosted the annual Seneca County Opportunity Center Celebrity Basketball Game in Seiberling Gym. The game pitted the Seneca Arrows with ‘Berg student-athletes
Mar 16, 2023

Life-saving gift: Alumni couple donates AEDs for campus

Heidelberg alumni Dr. Ernest Estep and his wife, Bonnie, both Class of ’63, have provided Heidelberg with a critical gift that they hope never has to be used. But if it does, it just could prove life-saving. Ernie, a former member of Heidelberg’s Board of Trustees, and Bonnie have provided the funding for the university to purchase 35 AED units –
Feb 14, 2023

Working together: ’Berg couple enjoys doing life as family of 3

Lauren Belliveau distinctly remembers catching a glimpse of Jake McGraw at an athletic training event on the Heidelberg campus when she was still in high school. The pair didn’t start talking, though, until their senior year at Heidelberg, when both were leading new member education classes – Lauren for the Philalethean Society and Jake for the
Jan 11, 2023

New dean, alum connect over shared high school HOF induction

You just never know where you’ll meet a Heidelberg alum. November 23 was a special evening for ‘Berg alumnus Dave Kapes ’70 as he was inducted into the Barberton Sports Hall of Fame. A stellar football player in the late ‘60s, Dave was joined at the ceremony by his wife, Sherry (Ickes) Kapes ’70 and a proud contingent of former Student Prince
Jan 6, 2023

'Berg selects Ryan McDannell as first-ever Esports head coach

Heidelberg Athletics Director Greg Cooper has announced the hiring of Ryan McDannell as the head coach of the newly created Esports program. Prior to arriving at Heidelberg, McDannell served as the head coach of Upper Sandusky High School's Esports program. "We are excited to welcome Ryan as Heidelberg's first varsity Esports coach," Greg said.
Nov 30, 2022

Secret Service simulation puts wrestlers through the paces

President Trizzle – a.k.a. ’Berg Head Wrestling Coach Tony Patrizi – had quite a workout when the U.S. Secret Service paid a visit to the team’s practice on Nov. 16. Senior Special Agent Jason Grahn, who visited campus earlier this semester for a recruiting event, put the wrestling team through a simulation as protective duty for President Trizzle
Nov 28, 2022

Heidelberg’s funny man Brian Regan relives football glory days

NFL Films Presents Segment Brian Regan, the Heidelberg alum funny man, has hit it big on the comedy stage. But who knew he once had aspirations of gridiron glory – and to this day, he still does? NFL Films Presents picked up on Brian’s early history as an undergrad at Heidelberg and recently aired a piece on his life before comedy. A native of