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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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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

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New Things Growing at the Otterbein Community Garden

News - August 13, 2020
The pandemic has affected people in central Ohio in ways nobody could imagine, and sometimes, community gardening can help fill a void. Gardening can provide food for pantries seeing increased food insecurity due to job losses, or activities for people looking for socially distanced hobbies. In a way, these needs are shining a new light on the work of the Otterbein Community Garden.  The Otterbein Community Garden is divided into plots that are cultivated by a variety of community groups, including schools, neighborhood associations, senior citizen living communities, and Otterbein…

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With Guidelines, More Funds, DeWine Says Ohio Colleges Up to Reopening Challenge

News - August 13, 2020
With Guidelines, More Funds, DeWine Says Ohio Colleges Up to Reopening ChallengeColumbus DispatchPublishes July 10, 2020

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Otterbein Professor Levin discusses challenges facing alcohol retailers

News - August 13, 2020
Ohio AG Yost’s battle against online wine and liquor retailers could alter alcohol marketColumbus DispatchPublished July 10, 2020

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State releases back-to-school guidelines for higher learning institutions

News - August 13, 2020
State releases back-to-school guidelines for higher learning institutionsWSYX ABC6Published July 9, 2020

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Otterbein Athletics alum Jeff Gibbs returns as defending champ in The Basketball Tournament

News - August 13, 2020
Jeff Gibbs Returns with Carmen's Crew for TBTSports Illustrated: BuckeyesNowPublished July 8, 2020

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Mom and Pop businesses huge supporter of the community says Prof. Levin

News - August 13, 2020
Communities lose more than jobs when small businesses closeColumbus DispatchPublished July 4, 2020

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Otterbein Professor Levin addresses racism in the economy

News - August 13, 2020
Mt. Vernon Community Members Look to Turn Around Once Thriving AreaSpectrum News 1Published July 3, 2020

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Affordability is the way to fix higher ed, says Otterbein president

News - August 13, 2020
Affordability is the way to fix higher ed, says Otterbein presidentColumbus CEOPublished June 25, 2020

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High school students, admissions departments navigate new normal

News - August 13, 2020
High school students, admissions departments navigate new normalWCMH NBC4Published Aug. 12, 2020

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What Local Colleges Plan to Do in the Fall

News - August 13, 2020
What Local Colleges Plan to Do in the FallColumbus UndergroundPublished Aug. 12, 2020

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