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Once a part of the Heidelberg family, always a part of the Heidelberg family – but after graduation, our Student Princes are now the hard-working and ever-learning leaders of a new community. In our new web series, we’re checking in with our recent grads about their Heidelberg journeys, and asking them Where HU Takes U. Alex Singleton Alex

Winterfest is back, baby! This annual weekend-long party celebrates the start of the new year and the happy return of Heidelberg students back to campus. Planned and hosted by the Berg Events Council, some details of the events change from year to year, but the spirit remains the same: “We’re all back, let’s have a weekend of favorites! Go Berg!”

This feature article, written by Ryan Scott, appears on D3hoops.com. “It’s in the low 30s,” says Heidelberg junior guard, Isaiah Young, when asked how much time he spends each week focused on his primary non-academic pursuit. That might not sound too extreme for most Division III basketball players — two hours of practice, six days a week, another

On Monday, January 15th, in the midst of all of the MLK Jr. Day celebrations and activities that will be happening on campus, a new take on an old favorite dining location will open its doors. The Rock Creek Cafe and Bakery, located on the first floor of campus center, will bring some new flavor to campus. “Our inspiration for Rock Creek Cafe &

Once a part of the Heidelberg family, always a part of the Heidelberg family – but after graduation, our Student Princes are now the hard-working and ever-learning leaders of a new community. In our new web series, we’re checking in with our recent grads about their Heidelberg journeys, and asking them Where HU Takes U. Ashley Dawson Ashley Dawson

It took 63 years, but someone finally dethroned Tiffin native Bill Groman '58. Groman, one of the most highly regarded athletes in Heidelberg history, had 72 receptions for a rookie-record 1,473 yards for the AFL's Houston Oilers in 1960. After withstanding high-profile challenges from the likes of Cincinnati Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase and Minnesota

There’s a fun new addition to Campus Center, thanks to the love and generosity of a Heidelberg alumni couple, the late Ruth and Alistair Clubb. A mini arcade will now be available for students to use for free on the first floor of Campus Center, directly across from the student mailboxes. In addition to the existing pool table, there will be

In October 2023, Heidelberg, and specifically the National Center for Water Quality Research, lost a stalwart and one of the lab's co-founders, a colleague, loyal alumnus and friend with the passing of Jack Kramer. Below is the campus announcement about Jack's passing from President Rob Huntington. January 11, 2024 Dear Colleagues, For the second

Last semester, Heidelberg University lost a revered former professor, mentor and friend with the passing of Dr. George Barlow, who enjoyed a long and productive career teaching natural sciences, especially biology. Below is a tribute announcement from President Rob Huntington about the profound loss of this iconic professor. January 9, 2024 Dear

On Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, the Heidelberg community lost a beloved retired faculty member with the passing of Professor Emeritus of Mathematics Mel Casler. Below is a tribute announcement that Heidelberg President Rob Huntington shared with those who knew, loved and will miss Mel. January 5, 2024 Dear Colleagues, With a heavy heart, I write to

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

SALEM, Va. -- Heidelberg University senior defensive back Key Cunningham has been named a Third Team All-American by D3football.com. A week earlier, in mid-December, Key was named first-team All-Region for the first time in his career. The West Palm Beach, Fla., native made his mark in his senior season for the Student Prince football team. He

Nearly a quarter of the students entering Heidelberg this fall expressed interest in a health profession. While the university offers a series of 10 pre-professional health programs, a new partnership with Mercy College of Ohio (MCOH) will allow the most serious students to take their career aspirations to the next level. Heidelberg and MCOH

As we approach the holiday season, kids and kids-at-heart are making their wish lists. But for our students, Heidelberg’s lineup of supportive faculty are all anyone could ask for! This year, the Owen Center for Teaching and Learning again ran it Thank-a-Prof program. The Center received 65 total responses from students, thanking 38 different full

Once a part of the Heidelberg family, always a part of the Heidelberg family – but after graduation, our Student Princes are now the hard-working and ever-learning leaders of a new community. In our new web series, we’re checking in with our recent grads about their Heidelberg journeys, and asking them Where HU Takes U. Walter Kalinowski Walter

WESTERVILLE - As announced by the Ohio Athletic Conference today, 45 Heidelberg student athletes received Academic All-OAC honors. The accolades are given to fall varsity athletes who maintained a 3.5 GPA throughout the end of Spring 2023, and have completed one full year at Heidelberg. Women's Soccer led all teams with 15 student athletes

Senior Alex McRandal is set to graduate early on Friday, and during his time at Heidelberg, he has definitely kept himself busy. Discovering his passion for computer science in high school, Alex chose to major in Computer Science and Video Game Production. “I took a class my junior year of high school where I got to learn about the mentality of

Rarely can you check the news these days and not find a report of opioid addiction or death. Overdoses involving opioids such as fentanyl killed 69,710 people in 2020 – up nearly 20,000 from just a year earlier, according to provisional data released by the National Center for Health Statistics. Additional research indicates that the use of opioids

At a time when costs are skyrocketing all around us, Heidelberg University is again holding firm with no increase in undergraduate tuition for incoming students in the fall of 2024. On Nov. 15, Heidelberg’s Board of Trustees voted again for no increase in tuition for the 2024-25 academic year. Tuition will remain at $32,900 per year. This will be

One summer 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

Update: Good luck to all 170 individuals who attended the first-ever Study-a-Thon. 600 study hours were logged during the 12 hour event. Thanks to the ingenuity of the Owen Center, and the dedication of 'Berg students, this finals week will be a piece of cake for everyone involved! This year on Reading Day, December 10th, the Owen Center is hosting

Since its inception, the Owen Center for Teaching and Learning has helped Heidelberg students tackle tough assignments, prepare for challenging exams, and learn difficult material. In light of the support that the Owen Center provides, Heidelberg’s Office of Admission has begun making Heidelberg education more available to students with academic

Graduate Athletic Training students from Heidelberg University attended the Ohio Athletic Trainers Association (OATA) Conference on Nov. 18 – and won the Quiz Bowl while there! The team involves three Master’s of Athletic Training students – Madi Sharp, Alyssa Potteiger-Stewart and Halie Monhollen. Jena Suffel, Clinical Education Coordinator and

Heidelberg University just received a big boost in its ongoing quest to contribute to the statewide development of STEM talent in Ohio. President Rob Huntington has announced that the University will receive $1.050 million in Choose Ohio First funding. The recent award is Heidelberg’s second through the Choose Ohio First program. In 2021, the