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Oct 24, 2024

Internship Chronicles, Chapter 47: Natalie Hicks

One fall day, a Student Prince decided to go on a little adventure. 鈥淚t won鈥檛 be long before I have a career,鈥 the Prince said, 鈥渟o I鈥檇 better start preparing now.鈥 So with some 鈥橞erg 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
Oct 24, 2024

Inspired by faith: CRU students lead Christian community on campus

On a typical Monday night at 探花精选, groups of students set out to do various activities. One group, however, gathers with a different mission鈥攏ot 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
Oct 22, 2024

RVing in her own backyard: Senior learns adult lessons for new living space

Kaidan Mathias lives in a recreational vehicle but there鈥檚 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 鈥渆arly adulting.鈥 鈥淲ith my senior year approaching, I wanted to find a way that I could move out of the house,鈥 explains Kaidan, a business
Oct 18, 2024

Heidelberg delivers on new Opportunity Makers branding

Take a stroll through Heidelberg鈥檚 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
Oct 18, 2024

175 years and counting: Heidelberg celebrating milestone anniversary

On November 11, 1850, then-Heidelberg College opened its doors in a room on the third floor of what was known as 鈥淐ommercial Row鈥 in downtown Tiffin. Five students were enrolled for the first classes. Heidelberg 鈥 now University 鈥 has a long and storied history. A lot has changed and we鈥檝e come a long way since those mid-18th century days. It鈥檚
Oct 17, 2024

From Heidelberg to HR apex: Alum, HYPE keynote finds foundation for success

HR exec Gabriella Parente is well-positioned to give advice to students about landing that first 鈥 and right 鈥 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庐 keynote speaker. As the founder and CEO of HR Power Partners, coaching top
Oct 16, 2024

MAT team volunteers at Chicago Marathon, gains great experience

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
Oct 10, 2024

Internship Chronicles, Chapter 46: Sarah D'Egidio

One fall day, a Student Prince decided to go on a little adventure. 鈥淚t won鈥檛 be long before I have a career,鈥 the Prince said, 鈥渟o I鈥檇 better start preparing now.鈥 So with some 鈥橞erg 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
Oct 8, 2024

Faculty commitment to MBA students shines in assessment outcomes

Faculty in Heidelberg鈥檚 School of Business are having a strong and positive impact on students in the PlusOneAdvantage庐 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
Sep 27, 2024

PALS keynote 鈥楩lyGirl鈥: 鈥榊ou have permission to engage鈥

PALS keynote 鈥楩lyGirl鈥: 鈥榊ou have permission to engage鈥 鈥淔lyGirl鈥 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鈥檚 first Black female combat pilot encouraged 鈥楤erg students to get gutsy to accomplish the goals that really matter
Sep 27, 2024

Listing it, loving it: Senior brings class concepts alive by selling real estate

When Lillian Robeson was a little girl, she and her mother frequently tuned into HGTV to watch shows about houses 鈥 renovating houses, flipping houses, selling houses. 鈥淚鈥檝e always had a certain love for houses in general. I love seeing all of the different layouts,鈥 said the senior business administration major from Dexter, Michigan. 鈥淎fter taking
Sep 25, 2024

Vocal students utilize cadavers to learn the mechanics of singing

Music majors at Heidelberg often find themselves camped out at Brenneman Music Hall for long days and nights of classes and rehearsals. It鈥檚 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鈥檚 their home. Last week, the two 鈥渃amps鈥 came together when Dr
Sep 25, 2024

Young alum thrives in new outreach role in Athletics

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 探花精选. 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
Sep 24, 2024

U.S. News & World Report rankings: HU leaps in 'Social Mobility' category

探花精选 has had another strong showing in this year鈥檚 U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 annual survey of colleges and universities. In its ranking for 2025, U.S. News lists Heidelberg as a 鈥渢op performer鈥 on its Social Mobility list at No. 21 鈥 up from No. 26 last year. Holding firm, Heidelberg also ranked as a 鈥淏est Value鈥 school among
Sep 23, 2024

Congrats: Athletics Hall of Fame inducts 4 individuals, volunteer coach

Spanning parts of five decades, a class of five individuals entered the 探花精选 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
Sep 20, 2024

Internship Chronicles, Chapter 45: Jade Torres

One fall day, a Student Prince decided to go on a little adventure. 鈥淚t won鈥檛 be long before I have a career,鈥 the Prince said, 鈥渟o I鈥檇 better start preparing now.鈥 So with some 鈥橞erg 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
Sep 12, 2024

Celebrate Constitution Day, your rights and civil discourse

Tuesday, Sept. 17, is Constitution Day across the U.S. 鈥 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
Sep 10, 2024

A place to find peace: 'Berg installs labyrinth with help of local donors

Heidelberg鈥檚 campus has a new resource to encourage meditation, prayer, and wellness. Labyrinths 鈥 a metaphor for life鈥檚 journey 鈥 are an ancient tool that have been in use for more than 4,000 years. Heidelberg鈥檚 labyrinth is modeled after the one on the floor of the Charters Cathedral in France. Located in a lush green space behind the Campus
Sep 10, 2024

Internship Chronicles, Chapter 44: Grace Hagerty

One fall day, a Student Prince decided to go on a little adventure. 鈥淚t won鈥檛 be long before I have a career,鈥 the Prince said, 鈥渟o I鈥檇 better start preparing now.鈥 So with some 鈥橞erg 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
Aug 28, 2024

Internship Chronicles, Chapter 43: Yaniah 'Niah' Powell

One fall day, a Student Prince decided to go on a little adventure. 鈥淚t won鈥檛 be long before I have a career,鈥 the Prince said, 鈥渟o I鈥檇 better start preparing now.鈥 So with some 鈥橞erg 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
Aug 26, 2024

3 years and growing: 鈥楤erg, Lakeside invest in performing arts together

Heidelberg鈥檚 School of Music & Theatre faculty and students were thrilled to return to Lakeside for the third summer of theatre experiences and educational workshops. 鈥淪ummer 2024 brought both an expansion and refinement of past programming,鈥 according to Dr. Carol Dusdieker, Associate Professor of Voice and program director. 鈥淲e expanded our
Aug 22, 2024

HU begins 175th year with spirited, inspiring Opening Convocation

There鈥檚 just something about this school year that feels extra special. It is the beginning of the university鈥檚 175th year. 鈥淪ince 1850, we have remained steadfast Opportunity Makers on a mission defined by your success as a student, through your graduation, into your careers, and spanning the arc of your lives of purpose with distinction,鈥