Donor Stories
Hear the stories of friends who have made an impact through their acts of giving to our organization.
A Legacy That Teaches, Remembers, and Inspires
Hear from a fellow classmate on why she chooses to give back
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.
'My Life Was Changed at Heidelberg'
Gifts to Heidelberg change lives. I know this because my life was changed at Heidelberg when my education was made possible, in part, by scholarship donations from previous graduates. For this reason, I want to help current and future Heidelberg students.
Anonymous Support Leads to Lifelong Impact
Heidelberg has always been very important to Jacque (Rike) Howell and her family. The icing on the cake is the close friends and mentors whose support was anonymous for years but whose impact has been lifelong.
Everything Is Connected
I came to Heidelberg University in 1969. In my first English class, Professor Richard Blessing helped us through Thoreau's Walden and Civil Disobedience. Suddenly, those two books became touchstones ever-present in my life.
Grateful Heidelberg University Alumnus' Memory Lives On Through Scholarship He Established
Joe Rutledge '73 expressed his love for Heidelberg with a generous estate gift to benefit students.
When Giving Back Is Second Nature
My earliest Heidelberg memories are different from those of my classmates. Since both of my parents, Ferris and Dorothy Ohl, taught in the Music Department, from a young age I understood that "school" meant college students, evening rehearsals, "The Messiah" and choir tours.
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.
Why I Give to Heidelberg
The 'Berg has long been a part of my heart and soul as my mother, Bonnie Bender Foster, was a graduate of the Class of '42. Even as a child, I felt and recognized the camaraderie among her classmates when we attended several summer alumni picnics held mostly in Ohio.
Tax-Smart Gift Rewards Heidelberg for Staying True to Mission
Jon and Barb (Beck) Steingass, both Class of '67, give to Heidelberg not only in gratitude for the part the university played in enriching their lives, but also because Heidelberg has remained true to its core purpose of...
Heidelberg Contributions
Heidelberg College played a very important role in my life. I graduated in 1962 with a degree in economics and business administration and a teaching degree in business education.
Perfect Fit at Heidelberg Helps Launch Successful Career
Fifty-four years ago, a quiet young man from Connecticut enrolled in Heidelberg University, totally unsure what that chapter would bring about in his life.
As Thanks for Education, Couple Creates Gift to Heidelberg
Dr. Jim Augsburger's high school guidance counselor projected him a "B or C student" in college. Wow, did that prove to be inaccurate. Jim came to Heidelberg based on his observation of...
Thomas L.'65 and Ann Cox '66 Hudson Endowed Fund for Faculty Support
As Thomas L.'65 and Ann Cox '66 Hudson reflect on their educational experience at Heidelberg University, they realize while much of it was standard, on occasion there were moments of amazing discovery and particular learning.
Leaving a Legacy Beyond Ourselves
As a proud graduate of Heidelberg, I am deeply grateful for the transformative impact Heidelberg had on my personal growth and development.
