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Feb 21, 2019

Roth named OAC Wrestler of the Year; Hammack earns first team honors

AUSTINTOWN -- After an outstanding 2018-19 season, the Heidelberg University wrestling team welcomed the postseason conference recognition for two wrestlers. Junior, Dylan Roth was named the John Summa Wrestler of the Year en route to an All-Conference first team honor, while senior Tyler Hammack joined him as a first team All-OAC selection. Roth
Feb 8, 2019

Sharing, demonstrating faculty research

At small colleges, faculty members wear multiple hats. Among them are teacher, scholar and mentor. On Thursday, 16 of them demonstrated all three during the 24th annual Faculty Research Symposium. The presentations represented a wide array of disciplines and included ongoing research and faculty development projects. The symposium is held annually
Feb 8, 2019

2019-20 HYPE Career Ready® speakers revealed

The 2019-20 academic year will mark the fourth year of the HYPE Career Ready® Program. Heidelberg students will again have the opportunity to hear from six speakers who are sure to be inspirational and thought-provoking.
Feb 1, 2019

New Exercise Science major off to great start

When she graduates, Maddy Hines will be proficient in working with a metabolic cart and administering VO2 Max testing. She’s learning those skills hands-on, and they’ll be very valuable in her planned career as an occupational therapist. Maddy is among a core group of upperclass students who switched majors to Exercise Science, Heidelberg’s newest
Jan 23, 2019

New partnership opens pipeline for insurance industry jobs

With jobs in the insurance industry in such high demand, Heidelberg students have a new pathway to network with and connect to potential employers for jobs and internships. Recently, the Insurance and Risk Management program – a concentration within the business administration major – has formally become an education partner of the Ohio Insurance
Jan 22, 2019

Going ‘clean’: Parkhurst opens Clean Plate Station

Hoernemann Refectory is a trend setter. Heidelberg’s main dining hall is only the second Parkhurst dining facility to have a full-blown Clean Plate Station, offering to students, the campus and the Tiffin community menu items that are gluten-free and do not include seven of the “big eight” food allergens. The seven food allergens always controlled
Jan 18, 2019

Campus events rescheduled due to inclement weather

Due to the weather forecast for the weekend of January 19, several campus events have been postponed or canceled. Women's Basketball: Saturday's home game vs. Otterbein has been moved to Friday night at 7 p.m. in Seiberling Gymnasium. Athletics has also changed several dates and start times of events not on campus. DETAILS Scholars Day: Postponed
Jan 16, 2019

Brian Regan’s endurance pays off with Netflix series

‘Berg alum Brian Regan is one of the hardest working artists on the stand-up comedy circuit. His hard work and nearly 40 years honing his craft recently paid off in a big way. In December, Brian released “Brian Regan: Stand Up & Away,” his first series on Netflix. With a little help from his friend, Jerry Seinfeld, the executive producer of the
Jan 8, 2019

Comm class helps CASA spread the word

If you watch closely, you just might catch the work of a Heidelberg communication and media class at a movie theatre near you. Last semester, Dr. Robin Heaton’s class of 11 students engaged in service learning as part of their final capstone project. The class partnered with the local non-profit organization CASA – short for Court Appointed Special
Dec 13, 2018

Heidelberg Announces USDA Rural Development Loan

Heidelberg University is proud to announce the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded a $36.5 million low-interest Rural Development loan to support a variety of campus initiatives directed at improving the student experience. The loan is designed to refinance existing debt to better position Heidelberg for long-term economic
Nov 26, 2018

Heidelberg to offer CFP certification courses

Jobs in the financial planning industry are expected to grow by 30 percent by 2024. With this increasing demand, Heidelberg University, as part of the Lower Cost Models for Independent Colleges Consortium, will begin offering online courses for individuals looking to earn Certified Financial Planner certification. The seven-course curriculum
Nov 14, 2018

HYPE’s Terry Crews: ‘You are worth it’

Pro athlete-turned-entertainer Terry Crews has been through a lot in his life, from growing up in a dysfunctional and abusive home in Flint, Michigan, to an obsession with pornography that almost cost him his marriage to coming out about being sexually assaulted during the height of the #MeToo movement. In a soul-baring talk as the keynote speaker
Nov 12, 2018

Donors, scholars make meaningful connections

If Ken Skiba ‘85 and current senior Alex Sir Louis had met, there’s no doubt they’d be instant friends. That’s just the way it was with Ken, who was a friend to everyone. His unexpected passing in January 2013 had such an impact on those who knew and loved him.
Nov 12, 2018

Professor spearheads new GLSEN chapter

Northwest Ohio was the only major metro area in Ohio without a chapter of GLSEN (formerly known as the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network). That’s no longer the case, thanks to the efforts of education professor Dr. Kristen K. Williams, who spearheaded the creation of a chapter as part of her sabbatical during the spring semester. After
Nov 12, 2018

‘Berg thanks vets for patriotism, sacrifice

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the month, the guns sent silent. One year later, on November 11, 1919, President Woodrow Wilson began his Armistice Day address to his fellow countrymen with these words, delivered from the White House: “A year ago today our enemies laid down their arms in accordance with an armistice which rendered them impotent
Nov 12, 2018

Berg runner qualifies for Nationals

SHELBYVILLE, Indiana -- Among blistering cold temperatures, senior Austin Neura booked his ticket to the NCAA National Championships in Winnecone, Wisconsin next Saturday with a 12th overall finish. On the women's side, 2017 National Qualifier, Rachel House earned All-Region honors with a 22nd overall finish. House fought through adversity in 2018
Nov 8, 2018

Heidelberg to honor veterans with ceremony Monday

Heidelberg University invites the community to its annual Veterans Day tribute to those who have served. The ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. Monday (Nov. 12) in front of Beeghly Library on Greenfield Street. The program will include remarks and reflections by Heidelberg alumnus and Vietnam War veteran Ron Willoughby, class of ’68, who will
Nov 7, 2018

Prof, students giving life to green roof

Dr. Mark Mitchell’s passion for green architecture is coming to life – literally. Along with faculty from Kent State University and the University of Cincinnati, Heidelberg is now part of a new coalition to support landscape architecture research and implementation. Titled the Greater Ohio Living Architecture Center, the group is dedicated to the
Oct 24, 2018

Chemistry Club outstanding again

Heidelberg’s ACS Chemistry Club is on a roll. The club has been selected to receive two national awards, continuing a consecutive string of national recognition over the past five years.
Oct 19, 2018

Campus continues It's On Us initiatives

Heidelberg University is continuing the campus initiative It's On Us for the 2018-19 school year, starting with the the pledge campaign the week of Oct. 21. It’s On Us chapters across the country, including Heidelberg, are participating in a weeklong pledge drive next week during the Fall Week of Action beginning Sunday. The national It's On Us
Oct 18, 2018

Google, Heidelberg partner for computing courses

Heidelberg University and Google are collaborating to offer computer science, data science and machine learning courses to undergrad students who might not have considered themselves destined for a technology career. The Applied Computing Series is a new, three-course program that will increase students’ access to quality data science and machine