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Heidelberg's School of Business will host its annual Lessons in Leadership Series next month, highlighting two of the co-authors of the Wall Street Journal best-selling book Love as a Business Strategy. According to Dr. Trish Berg, associate professor of management and the series organizer, Lessons in Leadership is targeted at the university’s

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

On a typical Monday night at Heidelberg University, groups of students set out to do various activities. One group, however, gathers with a different mission—not for assignments or sports, but to lead their Christian community. This is CRU, a student-led organization where leadership is shared and faith is at the center. With no paid CRU staff

Kaidan Mathias lives in a recreational vehicle but there’s more to it than meets the eye. With graduation less than a year away, Kaidan knew it was time to make some serious preparations to enter the world of “early adulting.” “With my senior year approaching, I wanted to find a way that I could move out of the house,” explains Kaidan, a business

Take a stroll through Heidelberg’s campus and your eye will surely catch the bright, new orange and black banners hanging on street poles, proclaiming We Are the Opportunity Makers. The banners feature a series of students experiencing life at The Berg to the fullest. The banners are one visible example of the work the university has undertaken

On November 11, 1850, then-Heidelberg College opened its doors in a room on the third floor of what was known as “Commercial Row” in downtown Tiffin. Five students were enrolled for the first classes. Heidelberg – now University – has a long and storied history. A lot has changed and we’ve come a long way since those mid-18th century days. It’s

HR exec Gabriella Parente is well-positioned to give advice to students about landing that first – and right – job. As a 2002 Heidelberg grad, she has been right where they find themselves today. On Wednesday, Gabriella returned to her alma mater as the HYPE Career Ready® keynote speaker. As the founder and CEO of HR Power Partners, coaching top

On Sunday, October 13, nine Master of Athletic Training students and one faculty member worked as medical volunteers at the 46th Chicago Marathon. The Chicago Marathon is one of the six World Marathon Majors and had over 50,000 participants finish this year. The Heidelberg delegation was also on hand to witness the women's marathon world record

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

The annual Propel Ohio student leadership summit draws together college students, engaging and inspiring them to make the state a better place in government and business, community-building and work environments. It starts at the grassroots level by creating change in individual campuses and communities. That’s something junior Yaniah Powell

Faculty in Heidelberg’s School of Business are having a strong and positive impact on students in the PlusOneAdvantage® MBA program, and they have the numbers to back it up. Associate Professor Dr. Trish Berg recently led an assessment study with Peregrine Global Services which looked at student learning and outcomes across 13 concept areas

PALS keynote ‘FlyGirl’: ‘You have permission to engage’ “FlyGirl” took Heidelberg by storm Thursday. From sharing details of a harrowing combat mission over Iraq to taking us on a high-energy adventure through her life, America’s first Black female combat pilot encouraged ‘Berg students to get gutsy to accomplish the goals that really matter

When Lillian Robeson was a little girl, she and her mother frequently tuned into HGTV to watch shows about houses … renovating houses, flipping houses, selling houses. “I’ve always had a certain love for houses in general. I love seeing all of the different layouts,” said the senior business administration major from Dexter, Michigan. “After taking

Music majors at Heidelberg often find themselves camped out at Brenneman Music Hall for long days and nights of classes and rehearsals. It’s their home. Bio majors at Heidelberg often find themselves camped out in Bareis Hall of Science for long days and nights of classes and labs. It’s their home. Last week, the two “camps” came together when Dr

Fresh off a stint as a graduate assistant for the Office of Athletic Marketing & Information, Amy Hafer has taken on a new title within the Department of Athletics at Heidelberg University. Funded through a grant from the NCAA, Hafer has thrived in her role as the Coordinator of External Operations. Her charge? Internally, it's to help connect

Heidelberg University has had another strong showing in this year’s U.S. News & World Report’s annual survey of colleges and universities. In its ranking for 2025, U.S. News lists Heidelberg as a “top performer” on its Social Mobility list at No. 21 – up from No. 26 last year. Holding firm, Heidelberg also ranked as a “Best Value” school among

Spanning parts of five decades, a class of five individuals entered the Heidelberg University Athletics Hall of Fame on Saturday. Joe Hada '72, Trista (VanGuilder) Flanagan '94, Darren Nelson '02, Jon Hatfield '06 and Marian (Bevington) Heitkamp '13 make up the 38th induction class of the Hall of Fame. Hada, one of the first national qualifiers in

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

Tuesday, Sept. 17, is Constitution Day across the U.S. – a day to celebrate the document that guarantees American rights and serves as the basis for all U.S. laws. Heidelberg will observe Constitution Day and the election season with several events and initiatives, plus an award received for student voter registration efforts back in 2022. Court on

After decades of experience in the energy industry, Lee Jourdan transitioned to a new role to develop a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace culture at Chevron. During his visit to Heidelberg as the keynote speaker for the first HYPE Day of the academic year, Jourdan shared his advice on how to implement workplace diversity and create

Heidelberg’s campus has a new resource to encourage meditation, prayer, and wellness. Labyrinths – a metaphor for life’s journey – are an ancient tool that have been in use for more than 4,000 years. Heidelberg’s labyrinth is modeled after the one on the floor of the Charters Cathedral in France. Located in a lush green space behind the Campus

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 with our web

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 with our web

Heidelberg’s School of Music & Theatre faculty and students were thrilled to return to Lakeside for the third summer of theatre experiences and educational workshops. “Summer 2024 brought both an expansion and refinement of past programming,” according to Dr. Carol Dusdieker, Associate Professor of Voice and program director. “We expanded our