Maureen Kelly enrolls at Heidelberg University

2014 Sep 5

Maureen Kelly of Gahanna, Ohio, has enrolled at Heidelberg University for the fall semester. The 2014-15 academic year began Aug. 26.

Kelly, who plans to major in Communication, is among a group that ranks among the largest classes of new and transfer students to enter Heidelberg. In all, 369 freshmen and 35 transfer students joined the Heidelberg community this fall. According to President Robert H. Huntington, the class brings a diverse set of experiences and backgrounds to the campus. Ten percent are from legacy families, 20 percent are from out of state, 15 percent are minority students and 24 are first-generation college students.

Academically, 18 percent are Heidelberg Scholars and the average GPA and ACT scores are record setters, according to Huntington.

Founded in 1850, Heidelberg offers 30 majors, 30 minors and 10 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 26 consecutive years as one of the top colleges in the Midwest by U.S. News and World Report. For more information, visit the website at www.heidelberg.edu.