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
Nov 28, 2022

Football lands 17 All-OAC honorees, 3 special awards

The Ohio Athletic Conference released the 2022 postseason awards on Nov. 21 and, as expected, the Heidelberg University football team was well represented. The Student Princes landed a total of 17 individuals on the lists, including three special award recipients. Heidelberg had nine first-team selections, five second-team selections and two
Oct 25, 2022

Student Prince kicker snags OAC Player of the Week honors

The Heidelberg University football team's Branden Steckel earned the OAC Player of the Week. After tying the OAC record for field goals made in a game, he helped vault the Student Princes to victory over Marietta on Saturday. This weekend, Steckel went a perfect 5-5 on field goals. He hit them from distances of 22, 22, 23, 34, and 39. The
Oct 5, 2022

Pair of student-athletes garner Player of the Week honors

A pair of Heidelberg student-athletes took home Ohio Athletic Conference Player of the Week honors for their play last week. Congratulations to freshman golfer Josh Ferdon and senior All-American defensive lineman Griffin Pendry for their excellence on the course and the field. Josh led the men’s golf team to the title at the Yellow Jacket