Heidelberg University's Erin Richards Receives Major Award

2013 Apr 29

Erin Richards of Stockbridge, Mich., was among about 60 students honored April 26 at Heidelberg University's annual Student Awards Celebration.

Richards, a senior majoring in Education and History, received the John A. Krout Prize in American History during Heidelberg's celebration of academic, athletic, service and leadership achievements among individual students, student organizations and faculty members.

During the celebration, the students also presented the Faculty Member of the Year Award to Dr. Amy Berger, professor of geology.

Graduating senior Ali Sayre was selected to give the address during the celebration. She titled her remarks "#HU Memories."

Founded in 1850, Heidelberg offers 32 majors, 29 minors and nine pre-professional programs, awarding the bachelor of arts, bachelor of science and 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 25 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.