TIFFIN, OH (05/18/2015)(readMedia)-- Melissa Herrera-Ortiz of Moline, Ill., graduated May 10 from Heidelberg University with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.
President Robert H. Huntington presented diplomas to 188 seniors and an additional 62 graduate students, who received master's degrees in counseling, education, business administration and music education on May 10.
Dr. Kent John Chabotar, president emeritus and professor of political science at Guilford University and a pre-eminent scholar on higher education leadership and finances, delivered the commencement address. Heidelberg presented Chabotar with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Degree. Graduating senior Alex Wilhelm was selected to represent the Class of 2015 as its speaker.
For the first time in 60 years, Heidelberg's commencement was held outdoors in the university's new Hoernemann Stadium.
Founded in 1850, Heidelberg offers 30 majors, 29 minors and 10 pre-professional programs, awarding the bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, bachelor of music degrees, as well as master's degrees in education, counseling, business administration and music. Affiliated with the United Church of Christ, Heidelberg has been ranked for 26 consecutive years as one of the top colleges in the Midwest by U.S. News and World Report. For more information visit the web site at www.heidelberg.edu.
