In 2011, Michael Preston left Heidelberg to pursue his dream of playing football at the next level. He spent 7 years, including 3 in the NFL, playing professionally. He returned this year and graduated on Sunday with a degree in business administration.
#BergPride
.
@terrycrews
is the true definition of a renaissance man: He’s an athlete, an artist, an author, a filmmaker, an actor, and even a furniture designer. Currently he stars in the show Brooklyn Nine-Nine. He kicks off the 2018-19
#BergHYPE
year in September!
Early this morning, the Heidelberg community lost one of its own when sophomore student-athlete Curtis Helman was killed in an ATV accident in neighboring Wood County.
Sophomore Zachary Cotton competed in the 50th Special Olympics USA Games in Seattle. Actually, he did more than compete; he brought home some hardware.
On Saturday, August 29, we are planning to hold an in-person Commencement to celebrate the class and officially welcome them into the Heidelberg alumni family.
#BergGrad
With the help of Rev. Paul Sittason Stark, we will be holding a vigil in honor of Curtis Helman this evening at 9 p.m. on the Adams Academic All-America Plaza at Hoernemann Stadium.
#CH49
#BergPride
A gift from one of Heidelberg’s most iconic families will add a new measure of happiness for generations to come and serve as a backdrop for preserving memories of time spent on campus.
Heidelberg student Wally Kalinowski is walking a collegiate tightrope, doing triple duty as an RN at an area hospital, a full-time student and simultaneously serving as a captain of the Student Prince football team.
Spring break is being extended to Monday and Tuesday, March 16-17, 2020. Classes will resume on Wednesday, March 18 through remote delivery until further notice.
Read more information about the campus response to COVID-19 at .
Dr. Courtney DeMayo Pugno, the director and creator of Heidelberg’s Center for Teaching Excellence, has been recognized as one of Crain’s 2019 Notable Women in Education.
At Heidelberg, summertime means the start of facility upgrade season and in one case, additional construction. Four major projects are on this summer’s agenda.
The Heidelberg University campus community would like to wish everyone a happy, well-earned winter break and we hope the spirit of the season touches you all!
There was not an empty seat in Seiberling last night! Heidelberg once again hosted the annual Seneca County Opportunity Center Celebrity Basketball Game on Tuesday.
Our sincere thanks to
@GovMikeDeWine
and
@OhioHigherEd
for supporting Ohio’s Colleges & Universities and our students. The proposed funding to support COVID-19 safety measures on Ohio campuses is appreciated and needed for a safe opening this fall.
December grad Sam Federici begins his internship with the Cincinnati Reds on March 1. “This opportunity that has been given to me is a dream come true.”
Heidelberg University is finishing up its renovation of Miller Hall, our largest residence hall on campus. Here is a sneak peak of some of the renovations with more to come!
Faculty, staff and students: Due to the extreme cold temperatures predicted for our area, Heidelberg University will be closed Thursday, January 31, 2019. Stay warm!
Do you miss Heidelberg? We miss you too. We've created some Berg-themed Zoom backgrounds to help you feel connected to campus even while working and learning remotely. Find them all at .
Coming Fall '25: Heidelberg University is excited to announce that our campus will embark on one of the largest and most transformational projects in our history with the construction of our new Student Athletics, Academic, and Recreation Center!
FROM THE DEAN OF STUDENT AFFAIRS:
Due to the extreme cold temperatures predicted for our area, Heidelberg University will be closed Wednesday, January 30, 2019. Students, please work with your adviser next week if you need to rework your
#BergHYPE
credits to stay on track.
Five students and two faculty members are spending the first week of their summer vacation on an alternative break in Kanab, Utah at the Best Friends Animal Society.
Effective at 5 p.m. Sunday, March 22, 2020, the Heidelberg University campus will be closed for the rest of the semester in response to the ever-growing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. More details are available at .
Dean and Professor of Chemistry Bryan Smith is taking on a new leadership role at Heidelberg. President Huntington announced on Tuesday that Bryan has been appointed Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost.
There's no more “interim” for Dr. Bryan Smith. On Tuesday, President Rob Huntington announced that Bryan, who is also a professor of chemistry, has been promoted to the position of Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost.
On a truly momentous day, Heidelberg officially broke ground on the $27.4M, fully donor-funded Student Athletics, Academic, and Recreation Center. When completed in the Fall of 2025, the facility will transform the campus for all students and engage the community.
#GOBERG
❤️🧡🖤
Maddy Crawford, '20, and Alyssa Edmond, '21, are the student representatives on the Patricia Adams Series Selection Committee. Both had the opportunity to serve as the moderators for the question and answer sessions during last night's PALS 10th Anniversary Celebration.
"'May your hats fly as high as your dreams.' - Michael Scott" -Kaylea Bowers, '19
Kaylea served as the undergraduate student speaker during this morning's
#2019BergGrad
ceremony.
No matter the season, Heidelberg's landscape is always awe-inspiring. Is this a precursor for the weather later this week? Check our website and social media channels for inclement weather announcements.
Involvement on campus is a priority for Maddy as a member of the women’s basketball team, the Student Athlete Advisory Committee, the Zeta Theta Psi sorority, the Athletic Training honorary Iota Tau Alpha Beta Gamma and the Honors Program.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, The Patricia Adams Lecture Series welcomes Laura Bush, First Lady of the United States (2001-2009), and Barbara Pierce Bush, Humanitarian and Co-founder and Board Chair, Global Health Corps, on October 2.
Tips from
@TheSharkDaymond
to kick off
#BergHYPE
Day:
1. Set a goal
2. Do your homework
3. Amor/Love what you do
4. Remember you are the brand
5. Keep swimming