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Dec 20, 2024

'Berg names Michael Wright to lead Men's Soccer

After an extensive search, Heidelberg Athletic Director Greg Cooper found the right person to take over as the head men's soccer coach. Or rather, the Wright person. On Thursday, Greg named Michael Wright as the leader for the university's men's soccer program, effective immediately. Wright becomes the 13th head coach in program history, which
Dec 19, 2024

HU grant empowers military personnel in pursuit of teaching degrees

Heidelberg University has received a $150,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Development (DEW) that will help eliminate barriers for military personnel and their spouses who want to pursue a career as a teacher. The Empower VetEd: Supporting Military Educator Prep Program grant initiative will provide financial assistance
Dec 17, 2024

Opening eyes: ‘Berg’s Chemistry Club raises awareness, and people notice

Heidelberg’s Chemistry Club is on quite a roll. For the ninth time, the club has earned the Outstanding Award from the American Chemical Society – the highest award a student chapter can win. They’ll accept the award when they travel to the national ACS meeting in San Diego in March. For now, Chem Club’s leadership and members can be proud of their
Dec 12, 2024

Sigs step up with fund-raiser for human trafficking survivors

Heidelberg’s Sigma Tau Nu fraternity recently held their 39th annual Rock-A-Thon, raising over $600 for Sisters in Shelter – a Tiffin non-profit dedicated to serving survivors of human trafficking. “We appreciate very much that these young men chose to support our mission,” said Sisters in Shelter Executive Director Jennifer Kin. “Whether for
Dec 10, 2024

Local businesses partner with Owen Center for Study-a-thon fun

There was more going on at the Fall Semester Study-a-thon than just studying last Sunday. Organized by the Owen Center for Teaching and Learning, students enjoyed stress relief activities and crafts as they prepped for exams this week. Oh, and also they participated in a raffle for some pretty awesome prizes, thanks to the generosity of local
Dec 10, 2024

National award affirmational for 'Berg education professor

Education professor Dr. Nichole Griffin served as a reviewer for proposals for the 104th National Council for Social Studies conference. At the time she did not anticipate she would attend the conference as the winner of the Award for Global Understanding given in honor of James M. Becker. “When I looked at the criteria for the award, I thought, ‘I
Dec 9, 2024

Internship Chronicles, Chapter 48: Morgan Wright

One fall day, a Student Prince decided to go on a little adventure. “It won’t be long before I have a career,” the Prince said, “so I’d better start preparing now.” So with some ’Berg education under their hat, and some connections in their back pocket, the Student Prince began forging their way through an internship. We continue our web series
Dec 5, 2024

Post season honors pour in for Jo Norris III, 'Berg football

WACO, Texas -- For the sixth time in the Scott Donaldson era, the Heidelberg Football team has landed a player on the prestigious America Football Coaches Association All-America Team. Joseph Norris III of Lorain, Ohio, was a Second-Team honoree, as announced by the AFCA on Tuesday. The All-America honor was the first for Jo’s career. In his final
Dec 4, 2024

Senior Honors students give final capstone presentations

This week, a total of 10 Honors students presented their final Senior Honors projects. Through their Honors 455 course, these students have worked with a faculty mentor to deepen their understanding of a topic of compelling interest in their major. Their presentations outlined their methodology, research and theoretical analysis for the audience
Dec 4, 2024

Entrepreneurship student group fills need with clothing, food drive

During the holidays, inequalities seem to be magnified, especially among children. One Heidelberg student organization, Enact-Gift, has stepped in to fill some of the need for local children and families. Enact-Gift, a sub-group of the larger student entrepreneurship group Enactus, came together just before Thanksgiving to host a winter clothing
Nov 21, 2024

Intersection of peace: Heidelberg dedicates new labyrinth

Members of the Heidelberg community were joined by community friends to form a symbolic circle – a moment to connect with each other – as the university dedicated its new labyrinth on Wednesday. Although weather forced the ceremony indoors, spirits were high and sentiments of gratitude were freely flowing. The labyrinth project was conceived by Dr
Nov 20, 2024

All in: 'Berg recognized for student voter engagement efforts

The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge has recognized Heidelberg University for its non-partisan democratic engagement efforts that fostered high levels of student voter participation in connection with the recent 2024 general election. Heidelberg joined 471 campuses nationwide in being named a 2024 ALL In Most Engaged Campus for College Student
Nov 18, 2024

Women's Soccer lands 4 on all-conference team

WESTERVILLE, Ohio – After finishing with 10 wins for the second time in the four-year tenure of Head Coach Maddie McLaughlin, four Heidelberg Women's Soccer players received All-Ohio Athletic Conference honors, as announced by the league last Friday. Brigid Enright and Brianna Braatz headlined the quartet, earning first team honors and being named
Nov 15, 2024

Bio students honor the selfless sacrifice of body donors

Heidelberg’s Biology 403 class presented a beautiful ceremony honoring the selfless individuals who have donated their bodies to science through the Dr. George Barlow Body Donor Lab. This annual event recognizes the major impact of these donors, whose contributions not only advance medical education but also embody a spirit of generosity that
Nov 15, 2024

'Love as a Business Strategy': A journey of transformation

Students, staff, and local community members gathered Tuesday evening to hear from Mohammad “Mo” Anwar and Jeff Ma, co-founders of Softway and authors of the thought-provoking book, Love as a Business Strategy. This event, part of Dr. Trish Berg's "Lessons in Leadership" series, promised to offer more than just business insights. This event was
Nov 15, 2024

Criminology, psychology students showcase research, internships

The annual Department of Psychology and Criminology’s Behavioral Science Showcase on Nov. 10 featured four young alumni who spoke about their careers with current students, who presented their research, internships and study-abroad study experiences. This year, the panel of ’Berg alumni included David Haines, ’22, Jacob Rigsby ’21, Michaela
Nov 14, 2024

German student has strong showing for HU at state forensics tournament

Denison University hosted the Ohio Forensics Association Fall "Heart of it All" tournament on November 9. Tara Shahsawar, a first-year speaker and exchange student from Germany's University of Heidelberg, won 4th Place in the Informative Speaking category. Tara majors in American Studies and focuses on Political Science and Literature. Her
Nov 12, 2024

Service and sacrifice: On Veterans Day and every day, Heidelberg remembers

Heidelberg classmates Fred Wookey and Sondra Gerhardt Libman, both ’67, lost their classmate, Marine 2nd Lieutenant James L. “Jim” Tangeman, when he stepped on a land mine in Vietnam just a year after they graduated. On Veterans Day, Fred, Sondra, a host of ’67 classmates and his alma mater let Jim Tangeman and his family know that his service and
Nov 6, 2024

Dad, student, soldier: Veterans Day has special meaning for ’Berg senior

Senior Michael Dalton knows exactly what he’ll be doing following graduation in six months. In fact, he’s known for four years. About the time he graduates in May with his degree in business administration, Michael also will be commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserves, where he’ll serve as an engineer officer. He came to
Nov 5, 2024

Sigma Tau Nu celebrates 75 years, awards 2nd scholarship

Homecoming 2024 was a time of great celebration for Sigma Tau Nu as members gathered in Tiffin to celebrate the diamond anniversary of the fraternity. Amid the toasts, embraces and stories, the ethos of the founders was shown to be alive and well. Sigmataun Literary Society: A history In the 1950-51 school year, Heidelberg English Professor Merle M
Nov 1, 2024

At its CORE: Bridging the gap with community, first responders

Use this link to sign up to volunteer for the next Recess at Krout on Nov. 8 and get Berg Service Challenge points. During Heidelberg’s Justice Jog earlier this year, students expressed fear about seeing law enforcement personnel in uniform. There’s a lot to unravel, but those very real emotions sparked an idea on campus to begin to change the
Oct 30, 2024

Holocaust survivor’s daughter: ‘Rise up. We’re counting on you’

As a second-generation Holocaust survivor, Karen Zauder Brass has a lot to say about the trauma and extreme cruelty experienced by her family – especially her father, David – during the genocide of European Jews during World War II. She is especially passionate when she encourages young people to rise up and take action in the face of different
Oct 30, 2024

Students, donor connect over conference conversation (and pizza)

A group of Heidelberg students who traveled to Columbus to help organize and attend panels at the Midwest ACIS (American Conference for Irish Studies) conference October 10-12 was able to meet Friday with the donor who made the trip possible for them. Trustee and alumna Jean (Warren) Gekler '80 and her husband, Brooks, generously donated funds to
Oct 29, 2024

Leading with compassion: Alum guides hurricane relief efforts at her school

In the heart of the flooded streets, Diana (LoConti) Krupyak stood in the cafeteria of Gulf High School, surrounded by towering piles of donated goods. “It was really unlike anything I had ever seen before,” she reflected, a mixture of disbelief and gratitude washing over her. After hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated the Tampa Bay area, Diana