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Alumna Shares Fondness for Heidelberg, Helps Brighten Future for Students

Heidelberg means the world to me. My world became bigger and brighter because of my four years at the ’Berg.

Ken Block’s life was changed through the power of education at Heidelberg. Now he is making sure current and future students have the same opportunity.

Anonymous Support Leads to Lifelong Impact

Jacque (Rike) Howell ’73, has extended her gratitude for the support she received during her college years by creating a scholarship to benefit current Heidelberg students.

Everything Is Connected

Read how Heidelberg touched Paul Sterrett's life and fostered an everlasting connection between him, his family and future generations of students at Heidelberg.

Grateful Heidelberg University Alumnus’ Memory Lives On Through Scholarship He Established

Joe Rutledge ’73 was remembered at this summer’s 50th reunion for creating a special scholarship through his estate, after a long career as a dedicated math teacher and coach.

When Giving Back Is Second Nature

Vicki Ohl ’72 went from being the daughter of Heidelberg faculty to a student to a faculty member herself. Here, she shares her journey and how she plans on continuing her connection to Heidelberg through her contributions.

Alumnus Gives Back to a “Gem” of a School

Heidelberg University alumnus Bruce Pontious ’72 cannot say enough about the education he earned and the experiences he enjoyed at the university. Here, Pontious talks about Heidelberg and the impact it had on his life, which led him to give back.

Pulling Together

How does Heidelberg emerge even stronger from devastating blows like the pandemic? Through a community pulling together and creating a secure future with legacy gifts. Gary Duncan ’67 shares why he gives back in this way, and why he hopes you will too.

Why I Give to Heidelberg

Lynn (Foster) Syler fondly recalls her adventures at Heidelberg and uses IRA giving to show her thanks.

Tax-Smart Gift Rewards Heidelberg for Staying True to Mission

Jon and Barb (Beck) Steingass, both '67, benefit from IRA gift while watching with pride as Heidelberg continues to mold students into good citizens.

Alumni Couple Show Gratitude With Win-Win Gift

Stanley and Barbara Muggenborg, both '62, showed their appreciation for the opportunities Heidelberg gave them by using a IRA to give those same opportunities to new generations of Heidelberg students.

Heidelberg Contributions

Alumna Bev Wightman is using tax-wise IRA gifts to give back because of the important role Heidelberg played in shaping her professionally, personally and spiritually.

Elevating Student Financial Literacy

Having experienced it firsthand, Don Fleet knows the value of a Heidelberg education. That's why he's giving back to help future students learn how to be financially responsible.

Helping Students on Their Heidelberg Journey

Tom Watts and Pam Radcliffe Watts chose Heidelberg for many of the same reasons: they wanted to see the world in a different way and explore different disciplines.

Keeping Heidelberg Close to the Heart

Sue Snavely '71 always knew she'd go to Heidelberg, but she didn't know how much it would mean to her. Now she gives back to show her gratitude for lifelong friendships and memories and to honor her late brother.

Believing in the Heidelberg Legacy

My four years at Heidelberg exposed me to people and ideas that led me to see the world in a way growing up in rural Ohio never had allowed me to see. I learned to care about the world and others in a whole new way.

Mary Ann Willson Basinger with her husband

At Heidelberg, She Fell in Love With the World

At Heidelberg, I fell in love: with the world, with music, with my husband, Alan. I was provided with the cornerstones of scholarship as well as the environment and freedom to be creative, resourceful and confident.

Perfect Fit at Heidelberg Helps Launch Successful Career

Meet Pete Emmons '71, who gained personal and professional skills at Heidelberg that propelled him into the fields of human services and radio broadcasting.

Alumna's Gift Encourages Student Learning and Growth

Janie (Wooddell) Worrall's scholarship support aims to open up new doors and adventures for future Heidelberg University students.

As Thanks for Education, Couple Creates Gift to Heidelberg

Emma and Jim Augsburger named Heidelberg as beneficiary of retirement plan assets to benefit future students.

Paying It Forward in Financial Literacy

Don Fleet followed in the footsteps of several family members when he attended Heidelberg. He gives back now to honor those who came before him and to help future students succeed.

Gift Helps Students Achieve Their Dreams

A legacy gift from Steve Sterrett and his wife, Karen, will provide financial aid to first-generation college students to help define their dreams and discover their paths to achievement.

Thomas L.'65 and Ann Cox '66 Hudson Endowed Fund for Faculty Support

Thomas L.'65 and Ann Cox '66 Hudson were inspired to give back because of first-rate educators who gave them the gift of knowledge, wisdom and understanding, arousing a curiosity to learn more.

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