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What better way to get familiar with the ����Թ� campus and community than a scavenger hunt? That’s what our four new faculty members – Drs. Ted Carlin (Media), Brandon Gallimore (Athletic Training), Todd Harrison (School of Business) and Ben Herrick (School of Music & Theatre) – experienced as part of their New Faculty Orientation on Wednesday

In the summer of 2022, ����Թ�’s Education Program received a $288,000 Statewide High-Intensity Tutoring Grant to support K-5 students who needed additional support in reading and math. Working with partner schools Bridges Adacemy, Calvert Elementary and Krout Elementary, Heidleberg has provided high-intensity tutoring to more than 30 K-5

Haylie Robinson’s passion for media and community storytelling took flight during her time as a student at ����Թ�, where she was highly engaged in campus life and media. Today, Robinson, class of ’15, is an award-winning TV producer, media executive and creator of Finding Festivals, the national PBS series that explores, celebrates

The National Center for Water Quality Research (NCWQR) at ����Թ� has achieved recent media coverage highlighting its commitment to public education and community outreach. The NCWQR has been featured in three recent media pieces: • Protecting Our Water: National Center for Water Quality Research – Lake Erie Outreach & Education (WTOL

TIFFIN -- After an extensive search, ����Թ�'s 24th varsity sport has its first head coach. On Wednesday, Athletic Director Greg Cooper named CarrieAnn Randolph head coach of the women's wrestling program. Randolph, a graduate of Pacific University, comes to ����Թ� after serving as the head women's assistant coach at Wartburg

One remote island, one guilty secret, one motive for murder. It’s only a matter of time before Lyla drowns. Education professor Dr. Michele Castleman has always loved a good mystery, so she wrote one of her own. After reigniting her passion for creative writing, Michele has published And Then There Was One, an Agatha Christie-esque psychological

����Թ�’s academic enterprise has a new leader. Today, Dr. Courtney DeMayo Pugno took over as the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost following six months of intense preparation. She is ready. In a conversation last week, she took a deep dive with Marketing Associate Director and Senior Writer Angie Giles to talk about the transition

Peace, Love and ����Թ� – Alumni Weekend 2024 – was a scorcher, but not nearly as warm as the hearts of the more than 400 alumni who returned to campus last weekend to reconnect, celebrate, laugh and make new ‘Berg memories. The weekend was packed from start to finish. Here’s a recap of some of the highlights. About 165 alumni donors and friends

Each year during the Alumni Weekend luncheon, ����Թ� has the opportunity to continue a 53-year tradition of recognizing individuals and families who have made significant contributions – through their professional lives and service – as they have led lives of purpose with distinction. At Alumni Weekend 2024, we were honored to recognize two

When Rob Huntington arrived as ����Թ�’s president 15 years ago, some of his early conversations were about the desire to build a Fieldhouse on campus. Those conversations – by some indications, 40 years ongoing – were paused for five years, 10 years … until now. “It’s about time we build this,” Rob said to huge applause during a sweltering but

It’s all about celebrating and supporting student success. That was the overarching theme of Thursday night’s inaugural Givers Gala, an engaging and energy-filled dinner event that honored the alumni and friends whose major donations have sustained ����Թ� over the years. The Givers Gala was the official kickoff of “Peace, Love, and ����Թ�,”

Occasionally, students get to meet the donors who created the scholarships they received. Or better yet, the namesake of them. Last night’s inaugural Givers Gala was just such an opportunity for rising senior Lillian Robeson and Bob Oleson, retired Dean of Students and Dean of Alumni. This year, Lillian was the recipient of the Oleson-Wolff

����Թ� officially kicked off a series of Juneteenth community events with an official flag-raising on campus this afternoon. The campus came together to observe the flag-raising ceremony, led by Aaron Nelson, Director of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at ����Թ�. Dr. Nichole Griffin, Assistant Professor of Education, shared a

Associate Professor of Business Dr. Lisa Kahle-Piasecki has co-authored a new textbook on the topic of leadership, along with coco-author Catherine Rymsha. Their book, titled Leadership for the Now, is published by Kendall Hunt Publishing. It is currently available. According to Lisa, the book features interviews with local leaders, including

The job outlook is bright for future pharmacists. Now, ����Թ� students who want to pursue their degree in the field have an excellent opportunity at one of the most prestigious pharmacy schools in the country. Late last month, ����Թ� inked a new partnership with Ohio Northern University that will open the door for ‘Berg students who want to

One of the all-time greats in the history of ����Թ� Cross Country is headed back to his Sweet Alma Home. On Wednesday, 'Berg Athletic Director Greg Cooper announced the hiring of Daniel Simpson '07 as the new head coach of the men's and women's cross country teams and assistant track & field coach. Daniel replaces Brian Grime, who resigned

����Թ� is offering a series of camps in July as a way to toss away summer boredom for a day. High school students who seize this opportunity will find themselves scared (in a good way), learn how to conduct scientific research, delve into a world where pop music meets mental health, and practice new techniques in acting, singing and

The team from ����Թ�’s National Center for Water Quality Research had a key role in sharing research at the 67th annual Great Lakes Research Conference in Windsor, Canada, last week. At the conference, NCWQR Director Laura Johnson, Dr. Nate Manning and Colleen Cosgrove organized a special session titled All Tributaries Great and Small. During

����Թ�’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 ����Թ� 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 ����Թ� 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

����Թ�’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 ����Թ� 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