Heidelberg University (Ohio)
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| Type | Private, Coeducational |
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| Established | 1850 |
| Affiliation | United Church of Christ |
| Endowment | $44.4 million |
| President | Dr. Robert H. Huntington, Ed.D (July 1, 2009-Present) |
| Students | 1,300 |
| Undergraduates | 1,000 |
| Postgraduates | 300 |
| Location | Tiffin, OH, U.S. |
| Campus | Urban, 110 acres (44.5 ha) |
| Athletics | NCAA Division III — OAC |
| Colors | Red, Orange, and Black |
| Mascot | The Student Prince |
| Affiliations | United Church of Christ |
| Website | http://www.heidelberg.edu/ |
Heidelberg University is a private liberal arts college located in the city of Tiffin, Ohio. Founded in 1850, it was known as Heidelberg College until 1889 and from 1926 to 2009.
Heidelberg University was founded by the German Reformed Church in 1850 and is currently affiliated with the United Church of Christ. At that time, there were a significant number of German immigrants in Ohio, and the German Reformed Church had seventy-four churches in the state when members decided to establish the college. The College had an initial graduating class of five students.
On the morning of October 25, 2008 the Heidelberg College Board of Trustees unanimously agreed to transition to Heidelberg University. The name change went into effect at beginning of the 2009-2010 academic year.
From a historical perspective, this decision marks the second time the institution has been named Heidelberg University. In 1889, the decision was made to change from college to university, which remained until 1926, when the name Heidelberg College was returned.
Interim President
According to a statement issued by former interim President Dr. James Troha to all Heidelberg students: "In considering the transition from college to university, the board and senior administrators addressed such issues as competition and trends in higher education and the perception of "university" among prospective students in the U.S. and abroad. Thorough research of both internal and external audiences indicated strong support to become Heidelberg University."
Heidelberg is situated on 110 acres (44.5 ha) enclosed in Tiffin, Ohio, the county seat of Seneca County, in northwestern Ohio. The campus is located on the east side of Tiffin on College Hill, within a half mile of downtown Tiffin.
Heidelberg's campus includes 26 buildings, 10 of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The architecture ranges from pure Greek Revival and Victorian Gothic to English Gothic and the functional style. Many of the buildings are formed in gray Bloomville limestone with cut Bedford stone for trim, bringing a sense of overall unity to the various styles.
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