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For aspiring writers, having their work published is the ultimate honor. Through her internship with The Sandusky Register, senior Deborah Fultz has been given that opportunity. Her internship with the newspaper began less than a month ago. Despite only working there a short time, Deborah has already become increasingly involved. “I’ve had to

In just her sophomore year, Emma Penrose has already started to broaden her understanding about the complex issues of the world. Human trafficking is one of those. A deeper understanding also comes with a sense of social responsibility and compassion, which is why Emma decided to put herself out there and get involved with Berg STOP, a campus

In years past, coaches designated two players from each team to serve on the Student-Athlete Advisory Council, and that was the end of it. Today, SAAC has captured the interest of student-athletes, who are anxious to join one of the most successful and fastest-growing organizations on campus. Juniors Jarett Wasson and Abbey McKee – leaders on the

Sometimes, things turn out better than you expect. Dr. Nate Beres recently accompanied 10 natural science students to Tennessee, where the highlight was a daylong tour and interactions with scientists at the prestigious Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Senior biochem major Dani Blum was impressed with the cutting-edge research she witnessed at Oak

Research is a critical component of a college education. Students are able to learn and hone a variety of professional skills through conducting research, analyzing information, and presenting their findings. This year, the departments of English, History, and Religion came together and initiated the inaugural Humanities Symposium to celebrate and

As an elite sports journalist, NFL and NBA reporter Pam Oliver has never been enthralled with the idea about being on TV. Instead, her career journey has been about being the best journalist she can be, about pursuing your goals despite adversity, about believing in your own abilities and about taking advantage of opportunities. And about working

When children and youth are struggling, sometimes it’s a matter of their life circumstances, and all they need is recognition and some timely, informed help. Students in the Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) Program looking to work with these at-risk children just got a big boost to aid their clinical training, thanks to a major new grant that

There’s something to be said for stepping outside of your comfort zone to travel internationally. The risk-reward of a study abroad excursion for one ‘Berg student was more than an adventure. When senior Nick Johnson was getting ready to depart for his semester abroad in Costa Rica, he bought a one-way plane ticket. He was about to have a radically

Human rights advocate and best-selling author John Prendergast followed his heart in his lifelong quest to make a difference for war-ravaged nations in Africa. Turns out he also inspired Heidelberg students as he spoke about his commitment to improve the world. Students came away encouraged about Prendergast’s message to choose to be “upstanders”

When Dr. Courtney DeMayo approached her history student, Alex Hampton, about giving a presentation during the Lichtman-Behm Genocide Lecture Series this month, he jumped at the chance. The series alternates year to year, exploring the Holocaust or another example of genocide as its topic. This year’s topic – the genocide of Native American people –

an engagement! Deidre McVay, ’14, thought the she and boyfriend Taylor Schulmeister, ’13, were coming back to campus to celebrate the 95th anniversary of Alpha Phi Tau during Homecoming last weekend. The couple, along with alum Dennis LoConti, had taken the lead in organizing the event. Turns out Taylor was keeping a little secret. On Saturday

Tiffin is home away from home for ‘Berg students for a short four years. More and more, the city is growing and improving with great new offerings and opportunities for college students and residents, such as Chipotle and Tim Horton’s! Students new to Heidelberg begin to explore downtown Tiffin for the first time when they participate in the Around

Here’s why. What makes the Heidelberg School of Education awesome? Future teachers Sara (Wott) Heindel and Ayako Hampton have some pretty strong opinions about that. Sarah and Ayako, both seniors, say it’s all about the faculty and how they push students to be their best possible selves in their coursework and their field observation and student

Judging by the tweets and retweets, Thursday’s first official HYPE Day was a huge hit! We loved the lead on Advertiser-Tribune reporter and ‘Berg alum Jimmy Flint’s front page story today: “Houston, Heidelberg University students have inspiration.” The “Houston” reference came from NASA legend Capt. James Lovell, who was on campus to give the

On Sunday, Aug. 28, nearly 400 students boarded eight buses and headed to Hocking Hills in southeastern Ohio for the first-ever HYPE First-Year Common Experience. Judging by student reaction and feedback, the trip was a great bonding experience, a way to begin to learn about ‘Berg traditions and it was a ton of fun! “The Amazing Race at the

This is big weekend for the Tiffin community. As the community comes together Sunday for the first-ever Patriot Day Salute in observance of the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, students will give the events a strong Heidelberg flavor. ‘Berg students will participate as performers and as volunteers as the community comes together in a day-long

Just 12 short years ago, Aaron Montz sat in the audience at Opening Convocation, a new student full of really big dreams. On Thursday, Montz ’08 was back on campus (as he frequently is) to give the Convocation address – as Tiffin’s mayor. At age 30, he’s in his second term, having won re-election with an 85 percent margin of victory last fall

What makes me love and call Heidelberg my home. Ever since I stepped foot at Heidelberg University, I knew this was the campus for me. The air was filled with a strong sense of pride and integrity. I knew that this was a place that I could eventually call home, my Heidelberg Home. This is a place where I have made a family for myself, and it is