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Alumni Weekend 2018 certainly was “One for the Books” in every way imaginable. A number of records were set as nearly 600 alumni – the largest-ever crowd for Alumni Weekend – returned to campus to reconnect, reminisce and celebrate Heidelberg traditions, old and new. This year, in addition to shining a bright light on the 50th reunion Class of 1968

At 101 years old, Lenore (Van Gundia) Costello was the oldest graduate at Alumni Weekend this year and the lone representative of her Class of 1938 to celebrate their 80th reunion. It truly was a memorable day for Lenore and the nearly 600 alumni who returned to campus for to celebrate “One for the Books.” Although she spent much of her life in

You might not expect to find many Heidelberg alums at a television station near the Alabama-Georgia border, let alone three of them. 2018 grads Karien Graf and Shannon Nichols joined Scott Carpenter, ’17, at WLTZ NBC-38 in Columbus, Georgia, at the end of May. With a little help from Nathan Cutietta, director of the Media Communication Center, both

With many healthcare systems in Ohio and across the nation requiring new nurse hires to have earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, Heidelberg’s new nursing program is coming at the right time to address the rising market need for more highly skilled nurses entering the healthcare profession. And now, the program has a director to guide it

Heidelberg planned restoration and renovation of historic France Residence Hall received a major boost today when the Ohio Development Services Agency awarded the university nearly $1.5 million in Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credits for the $7.5 million project (exclusive of planned costs). In July 2017, Heidelberg received $1.2 million in

With a little help from faculty, staff, coaches and student-workers, the Owen Center for Career and Academic Support is launching two new academic-support initiatives this fall. The new Academic Coaching program is designed to help students strengthen their academic skills and self-confidence. Academic Coaches will be trained, academically

Beginning this fall, Heidelberg University is offering peace of mind to incoming students and their families by providing a clear path for the students to complete their degree in four years. Incoming students and their parents attending the first New Student Orientation today were the first to learn about the new program. The new Heidelberg Four

Nine elementary teachers from Tiffin City Schools were back in the classroom this week to learn how to incorporate elements of STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math – into their classrooms.

Big congratulations to the nearly 400 students whose outstanding academic achievements in the spring semester have landed them on the dean’s list.

The Ohio Athletic Conference has named 55 Heidelberg University student-athletes to the Academic All-OAC list for the spring.

Summertime signals orange barrels in many communities. At Heidelberg, summertime means the start of facility upgrade season and in one case, additional construction. According to Rod Morrison, associate vice president for facilities and engineering, four major projects are on this summer’s agenda: a major renovation and beautification for

Lexie Page-Boyd is studying how warming waters will affect stream ecosystems in Iceland. She is traveling on a 5-day tour of the geology of Iceland with a group led by Dr. Amy Berger and Dr. Marc O’Reilly. Follow along on her adventures!

Five students and two faculty members are spending the first week of their summer vacation in Kanab, Utah, volunteering at the Best Friends Animal Society. For over 30 years, Best Friends Animal Society has been running the nation’s largest no-kill sanctuary for companion animals and building effective programs that reduce the number of animals

Seven members of the Heidelberg University baseball team have been selected to all-conference teams, as announced by the Ohio Athletic Conference on Monday.

As President Rob Huntington pointed out, Sunday’s Commencement was “just a bit more cozy” inside Seiberling Gymnasium, but the celebratory spirit was just as strong as Heidelberg welcomed 295 graduates into the alumni family. “Even though we were disappointed to be back inside Seiberling Gym due to the adverse weather, I thought it was a wonderful

With less than 48 hours until their big day, the congratulations and well wishes have begun to flow for the soon-to-be graduates in the Class of 2018, who received their official marching orders this morning. As part of the long-standing commencement rehearsal tradition, seniors Katie Mullins and Abbey McKee presented the class’s banner to

First-generation college senior Enya Granados arrived at Heidelberg with the perfect mindset: Say yes to as many new experiences as possible. She’s graduating with a phenomenal academic record, a pocketful of awards for her research and a legacy of advocacy for diversity on campus. She’s made a name for herself off campus, too, completing summer

This school year, it’s been full STEAM ahead for an innovative partnership between two Heidelberg professors, a ‘Berg student teacher, third-grade classes at Tiffin’s Krout Elementary School and Sentinel Vocational Center. All would agree that the multi-faceted collaboration has had multiple levels of benefits across the board. “Anything to get my

Four years later, Dr. Bryan Smith, and his daughter, Payge, returned to the Legacy Tower Plaza together. Heidelberg is proud to boast hundreds of legacy families throughout the years. In order to be considered a “legacy,” a family must have at least two generations of Heidelberg students. The family ties at Heidelberg did not start with Payge or

What does success mean? “I think it means living life to the fullest, but not in the way some people understand that phrase,” says Tiffin native Kory Wise. “For me, it’s doing what you were meant to do and doing it to the best of your ability.” As a double major in religion and English, Kory engaged in a genuine liberal arts experience at

After this Sunday’s commencement, Kelsey Griffin can say she has two Heidelberg degrees, and she earned them both in four years. “I wanted more out of my college experience,” she says. Kelsey found Heidelberg because she was looking for someplace different. While all her friends were picking state schools in Michigan, Kelsey decided to choose a

Four members of the Heidelberg University softball team have been selected as All-Ohio Athletic Conference, as announced on Monday.

Just like more than 2,100 alumni couples, graduating seniors Teddy and Haley (Schreiner) Berger found their happily ever after at Heidelberg. They just sealed the deal sooner than most. The stars collided for Teddy, who is from Topeka, Indiana, and Haley, who from Bascom, Ohio, when they pursued their love for music and theatre as Heidelberg

Some people may look for familiarity when searching for their first job but Halli Grunder is not one of them.