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Heidelberg’s Chemistry Club is among a group of American Chemical Society outstanding student chapters recently featured in an article on inChemistry, the ACS student magazine. ‘Berg Chem Club leaders Alyssa Derr and Kirsten Kracht shared the group’s activities this past year and the lessons learned, as well as their hopes for next year. Check out

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- The stellar sophomore season for the fastest man in Heidelberg University history came to an end on Friday at the NCAA Division III National Championships. Entering as the last of 22 qualifiers in the 100-meterr dash, Jake McEntyre finished 15th, running a 10.606. The top eight finishers advanced to Saturday's finals. Jake

WESTERVILLE, Ohio -- A record 60 Heidelberg University student-athletes received Academic All-Ohio Athletic Conference accolades, as announced by the league on Thursday. The number of 2024 honorees surpassed the previous 55, set in 2018. For the 2023-24 school year, a total of 124 'Berg student-athletes earned Academic All-OAC laurels, besting the

Winston, the 3-year-old Labrador mix, has been beside Katie Emling for the past 18 months. So it was only natural that he’d accompany her – even walk across the stage with her – as she received her diploma at Commencement on Sunday. But there was a special surprise in store for Katie and her faithful companion and partner. Hint: It wasn’t a bone

Heidelberg’s 171st Commencement was a picture-perfect day in so many ways as the 278 members of the Class of 2024 began their new journey as alumni, ready to experience “great success and great satisfaction” as they live their lives of purpose with distinction. On a joyous Mother’s Day, a proud class celebrated the culmination of their

Some 15,000 Heidelberg alumni have experienced what the Class of ’24 is about to embark upon this morning – walking across the stage to receive their diplomas and into the world of being a member of the ‘Berg alumni family. Whether they graduated a few years ago or a few decades ago, our alumni are among the many who are sharing advice, experience

When the Class of ’24 arrived on campus, many of them hadn’t made connections with classmates other than maybe a teammate or roommate. COVID-19 had shifted everything for them. So now, as they prepare to make the final walk across the stage on Sunday, they are acutely aware of how hard they worked as a group to foster a sense of community and unity

Although their Commencement is two days away, a group of joyous Class of ’24 graduates-to-be enjoyed their first official alumni event Thursday night – the annual Beyond the Berg celebration, hosted by the Office of Alumni Engagement. The students enjoyed food and drink and entered a raffle for more than 30 great prizes donated by members of the

School supplies can be expensive. Think about the kids who show up to school without supplies because their parents can’t afford even the bare minimum. Thanks to Heidelberg’s chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma, the Criminal Justice honorary, a special group of 10 local children already have school supplies for the fall, and won’t have to face the stress of

Combat tests you. Being a beat cop tests you. Being the only girl with three brothers tests you. Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour has been tested her whole life. This fall, the Heidelberg University community will have the opportunity to hear the inspiring story of this gutsy trailblazer when The Patricia Adams Lecture Series (PALS) welcomes “FlyGirl” as

With all of the excitement, energy and enthusiasm of a true celebration, the Heidelberg community came together on Friday to honor students, faculty and staff members for their achievements inside and outside the classroom at the annual Student Awards Celebration. President Rob Huntington shared “the wonderful feeling of excellence” in academics

Heidelberg University Tree Committee members recently held an event to celebrate HU's being named a Tree Campus by the National Arbor Day Foundation. This comes one year after the dedication of the Dr. Percy L. Lilly Forest. Drs. Doug Kane and Noel Mano and Environmental Science student Kelly Peterson (left to right) informed the campus community

Stand-up comedy is about more than belly laughs. It’s an art form that delves into cultural impact and work ethic as well as funny jokes. Students in “The Art of Stand-Up Comedy” – an artist Honors seminar team-taught by communication professor Dr. Julie O’Reilly and marketing professor Dr. Salil Khetani – learned about the intricacies of the

Most of us have fond childhood memories of family outings to the zoo. But Lisa Kahle-Piasecki’s Human Resource Management class recently had a cool opportunity that took it one step further: They got a unique behind-the-scenes look into to The Toledo Zoo to learn more about its daily operations. Of course, they also enjoyed getting up close with

The 2024-25 academic year will mark the ninth year of the HYPE Career Ready® Program. We are thrilled to announce our speakers for the upcoming year and are proud to continue to provide a speaker set that contributes to the overall mission of HYPE - the cultivation of career competencies that are crucial for students’ post-graduation - Diversity

Re-entry into society following incarceration can be very complicated. But add to the mix a wrongful conviction, and it can become downright traumatizing. But one former inmate, imprisoned for 17 years for a crime he did not commit, has maintained a positive mindset throughout his incarceration and since his release 11 months ago. Last Thursday

A group of 25 Sport Management majors had the experience of a lifetime when they volunteered at the NCAA Women’s Basketball Final Four Tournament in Cleveland last weekend. According to their professor, Kayela Tidrick, the opportunity gave the students a taste of the intense process that goes into hosting such a large-scale event. According to the

Heidelberg Athletic Director Greg Cooper has announced the promotion of Erin Eaton to head coach of the Women's Basketball team. Erin, who had been the interim head coach for the program following the resignation of Rachel Mease, served as the top assistant for The Berg during the 2023-24 season. Erin becomes the program's seventh head coach since

Heidelberg University will hold its 171st Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 12, in Hoernemann Stadium. The Class of 2024 will march from University Hall on Greenfield Street, through campus and into the stadium for the 10 a.m. ceremony. This year, we will welcome Sylvia Taylor, an experienced human resources executive who has operated in both U

The arts are often underrepresented for persons with disabilities. But a collaboration between Heidelberg’s School of Music & Theatre and the Seneca County Opportunity Center is doing its part to change that. On Saturday, April 27, ’Berg theatre students, led by junior Riley Ameel, who have partnered with students from the Opportunity Center will

There are a variety of ways to conduct research. Heidelberg students heard a unique perspective from writer, qualitative researcher and youth mentor Shawn McWeeney on Thursday. He traveled from Oregon to share his journey to raise awareness around the criminal legal system and incarceration as the keynote speaker for the Minds@Work Research

A member of Heidelberg Esport’s team has gone semi-pro! Corbin Sturgeon recently transferred to Heidelberg after starting out at Terra State Community College. At Terra State, Corbin played on their Esports team, and when they arrived to Heidelberg, they helped form a Mario Kart team within Berg Esports. But now, Corbin is going semi-pro! Corbin

Be where your feet are. It's the mantra for Heidelberg University softball player Gabbie Stallbaum, the Ohio Athletic Conference Scholar Athlete of the Month, presented by Printing Concepts. It's a mantra that Stallbaum, a health science major and psychology minor, uses to focus her attention on the task at hand. Sometimes her feet are in the left

Assassins, a journey through the dark side of the American dream, is coming to the Heidelberg University stage. Heidelberg’s School of Music & Theatre will present the Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman Tony-winning musical, its season finale, April 18-21. Directed by Karla Kash, associate professor of theatre, with musical direction by instructor