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At Otterbein, our president is focused on college affordability. Our professors are leading the way in curriculum development. Our Center for Community Engagement is winning awards for its dedication to serving others. These are only a few of the people and programs you’ll read about in our Newsroom.

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Otterbein Fast Facts:

Location: Westerville, Ohio
Founded: 1847
Control: Private not-for-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities
Size & Setting: Four-year, small, highly residential
Enrollment: 3,000
President: John Comerford, Ph.D.
Colors: Tan and Cardinal
Mascot: Cardinal

News Stories:

New ‘mini-mester’ gives Otterbein Students a new chance.


News - March 23, 2021
https://news.yahoo.com/colleges-offer-mini-mester-career-163207109.html

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COVID changes winter schedule for Otterbein students.


News - March 23, 2021
https://news.yahoo.com/colleges-offer-mini-mester-career-163207109.html

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President Comerford on the Capitol riots.


News - March 23, 2021
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2021/01/07/higher-ed-leaders-condemn-riot-us-capitol

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Religious and Spiritual Life Welcomes All Otterbein Students on Campus


News - March 23, 2021
By Taylor Gill ’24  Otterbein University’s religious and spiritual life offerings are as varied as our community, ensuring that everyone feels free to express their beliefs and finds others who believe in the same things.   For college students, finding somewhere we feel we belong is important for our happiness and growth. One way to find that place is by getting involved in community and fellowship through religious or spiritual life groups. Meeting people who share the same beliefs allows one to create long-lasting friendships and a support system of people who care deeply about them.   Because Otterbein leaders understand how important religion and…

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Westerville family publishes book to help children learn about coronavirus.


News - March 22, 2021
https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-family-publishes-coronavirus-childrens-book/

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Otterbein nursing student get COVID-19 vaccine for a better tomorrow.


News - March 22, 2021
https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/news/2021/01/20/nursing-student-gets-vaccinated-and-supports-others#

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Otterbein steps in to help students with food insecurity.


News - March 22, 2021
https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/2021/01/31/food-insecurity-rising-among-college-students/4243505001/

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President Comerford gives powerful quote on the state of our nation.


News - March 22, 2021
https://thehill.com/opinion/education/536888-our-nation-has-never-fully-agreed-on-much-but-it-hasnt-always-torn-itself#bottom-story-socials.

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Women Professionals in STEM Offer Advice to Otterbein Students


News - March 22, 2021
Otterbein Student Success and Career Development recently brought together a panel of women in STEM careers to talk to Otterbein students about diversity in their fields. Moderated by Elena Caruthers, assistant professor of engineering, the panelists discussed their careers and challenges they have faced, and offered advice for the future STEM professionals.   Otterbein is committed to increasing diversity in STEM fields through scholarships and support. Women are well-represented among the STEM faculty, and students have established supportive networks through Otterbein chapters of the Society of Women Engineers and Women in Science.  Additionally, a recent National Science…

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Gender-Neutral Sorority Welcomes All at Otterbein


News - March 19, 2021
By Madelyn Nelson ’23  The conversation about gender inclusiveness is trending nationally, but one sorority at Otterbein opened its doors to all genders six years ago. Otterbein’s Tau Delta sorority is gender-neutral, which means everyone, no matter their preferred pronouns, identity, or gender, is welcome to join their chapter.   “Gender-inclusive chapters demonstrate diversity by educating the community as well as the chapters about all identities,” Tau Delta President Reyana Bates said. “I believe that Greek Life is stereotyped as extremely feminine for sororities and extremely masculine for fraternities, but…

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