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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:

Dealing with COVID-19 New Year’s Stress with Otterbein Professor Shpancer


News - March 12, 2021
Here's how to cope with increased stress surrounding the new year, COVID-19 crisisColumbus DispatchPublished Jan. 1, 2021

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Otterbein Nursing Student Discusses Getting COVID-19 Vaccine


News - March 12, 2021
Otterbein student fighting pandemic on the frontline discusses getting COVID-19 vaccineABC6 WSYX-TV, ColumbusPublished Dec. 29, 2020

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Kids Learn about COVID with Otterbein Father-Daughter’s New Book


News - March 12, 2021
Westerville father-daughter duo teaching children about COVID-19 in new bookWTTE Fox 28, ColumbusPublished Dec. 29, 2020

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Tips for Being Away Family from Family During Holidays from Otterbein Psychology Professor


News - March 12, 2021
Tips for Being Away From Family During the HolidaysSpectrum News 1 OhioDec. 27, 2020

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Otterbein Psychology Professor Talks Kindness During a Pandemic


News - March 12, 2021
'It filled their hearts': Preschoolers honor frontline workers, promote kindnessColumbus DispatchPublished Dec. 25, 2020

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Otterbein Psychology Professor Discusses Holiday Mental Health


News - March 12, 2021
Not everyone is sad about snuffed-out holiday gatheringsPatchPublished Dec. 23, 2020

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Otterbein Student Excels After Beating Cancer


News - March 12, 2021
Otterbein Student Excels After Beating CancerSpectrum News 1 OhioPublished Dec. 4, 2020

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COVID Cases Spike Analyzed by Otterbein Math Professor


News - March 12, 2021
Spike in Ohio COVID-19 cases due to labs catching up with testing backlogABC 6 WSYX-TV, ColumbusPublished Dec. 8, 2020

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Cyber Monday Analysis by Otterbein Professor Levin


News - March 12, 2021
Cyber Monday in Full Swing Amid PandemicSpectrum News 1 OhioPublished Nov. 30, 2020

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Otterbein Professor Levin Forecasts Holiday Spending


News - March 12, 2021
2020 Holiday Spending Could Jump 5%Spectrum News 1 OhioPublished Nov. 27, 2020

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