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Time and again, good networking has proven valuable in making connections for career opportunities. On Monday, Heidelberg’s School of Business faculty organized and hosted the first “Meet the Firms Night” career night to connect accounting students with potential employers. In attendance were 30 recruiters representing 15 companies – including 10

One spring day, a Student Prince decided to go on a summer 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

“We the people …” Three simple words, but they are powerful in their meaning, especially on Constitution Day. On Monday, in observance of the 235th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 17, 1787, Heidelberg returned to the annual tradition of hosting Court on Campus. For the event, Common Pleas Judge Steve Shuff, a ’75

Independent bookstores may feel like a dying breed, but not in downtown Tiffin – not since Judy Smith ’20 took a leap of faith and opened her very first business, the newly renovated Pan Yan Bookstore, earlier this month. She’s super proud to be part of the downtown revitalization efforts and even more proud to offer a new business that brings a

Twenty-eight years ago, Erin Gruwell entered classroom 203. There, she would transform a class of apprehensive, survival-mode students into accidental activists through tolerance, honesty and writing. When she intercepted a racist drawing being passed around in a classroom of enemies, Erin drew the comparison to the propaganda of Nazi Germany

Four Heidelberg biochemistry majors – Alyssa Derr, Hannah Huthmaker, Kirsten Kracht and Morgan Sweat – recently returned from Chicago, where they presented their research at the fall national meeting of the American Chemical Society. While they might have gone into the experience a bit trepidatious and nervous, they came out of it with a huge dose

One spring day, a Student Prince decided to go on a summer 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

Heidelberg Head Football Coach Scott Donaldson called a time out – but in a good way – on Wednesday when he was interviewed by Dustin Sullivan, a client of the Kan Du Center in Findlay. Dustin produces a sports podcast, called “Take a Time Out with Dustin Sullivan.” This week, he moved his operation to Heidelberg’s GEM Center to interview Scott

Heidelberg University has climbed in U.S. News & World Report’s annual survey of Social Mobility at No. 19 in the Midwest Regional Universities category. In the 2023 rankings released Monday, Heidelberg is also ranked No. 8 in Best Undergraduate Teaching in the same region. According to U.S. News & World Report, the Social Mobility category

Summers are for fun in the sun, but two Computer Science majors decided on a different path, stepping out of their comfort zones and traveling to the southern U.S. for prestigious Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU). Senior Jarett Woodall completed his summer REU at Texas A&M University in Corpus Christi, Texas, and senior Chloe Duquette

Allyson Lyle is a Heidelberg alumna from the Dayton, Ohio area. She graduated from Heidelberg in December of 2019, having majored in criminology with a minor in psychology. Allyson always excelled in school, even before college. Her determination and academic success earned her many opportunities, including the opportunity to intern at the law

What could be better than two hands on one piano? Eight hands on two pianos! An ensemble of local pianists will perform a benefit concert, Piano-stachio, at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, in Ohl Concert Hall on the campus of Heidelberg University. The eight hands of Piano-stachio belong to Char Pope, 'Berg Professor Emerita of Music Dr. Vicki Ohl, Sally

One spring day, a Student Prince decided to go on a summer 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

It turns out Kamryn Memmer has mad leadership skills. All it took was an opportunity, someone recognizing her potential and some great MBA experiences at Heidelberg to bring it all out and lead her to her first full-time job. Kamryn came to Heidelberg undecided but ultimately chose sport management with an emphasis on fitness as her major. After

Heidelberg University Director of Athletics Greg Cooper announced today that Ben Rath has been hired as the head coach for the relaunch of the school's men's and women's swimming teams. Ben will begin his tenure immediately, helping recruit the first class of swimmers in preparation for intercollegiate competition in the 2023-24 academic year. "We

One spring day, a Student Prince decided to go on a summer 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 team in the Owen Center for Teaching and Learning are true academic avengers. They are ready to spring into action at a moment’s notice to help keep each student’s study-train back on the right track, to provide the resources necessary to have instruction and materials that connect with students, and students that connect with instruction and

Family is very important to Huntergrace Overmyer. So it’s really no surprise that the freshman from Elmore, Ohio, landed at Heidelberg. When she didn’t find the college that felt like the right fit, Huntergrace took the advice of her grandmother – who had studied music education at the ’Berg years ago – and decided to check out the campus. She’s so

I have some sad news to share with you all. With today being the last Friday of August, it is also the last Walkable Wonder that I have scheduled for this summer. I wish I could provide you with tissues for your obviously teary eyes. Sadly, I am but a voice in your head, directed by the words on your screen, which were typed by a 22-year-old

One spring day, a Student Prince decided to go on a summer 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

One spring day, a Student Prince decided to go on a summer 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

Welcome to the first and only Saturday edition of "Walkable Wonders!" This week has been so much fun and a wild ride for everyone starting their classes at the Berg for the first time in several months, or the first time ever! I hope that everyone had great time with convocation and will enjoy "Around the Town" later today! This week, I wanted to

Heidelberg traditions: The creek has a say Thursday morning treated us all to a bright, sunny sky and a comfortable 70 degrees. The perfect weather for T Bridge. As the bugs buzzed along the river, freshmen rushed from class and practice to the shade of a large tree, across the street from the recently repaired Krieg Hall stairs. From across the

There’s been a changing of the guard within the Alumni Council. With outgoing President Chad Breeden’s term complete, Melissa Harrison, who formerly served as VP, has been elevated to president. Her three-year term began in June. “As I look ahead, my main goal is to engage with as many alums as possible,” says Melissa, ’02. Her day job is Senior