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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:

Calling all Cardinals! It’s Time for Homecoming and Family Weekend, Sept. 15-16!


News - September 8, 2023
Invite your family and friends to join you at Homecoming and Family Weekend, Sept. 15-16! Homecoming and Family Weekend is our favorite time of the year, and we can't wait to celebrate all things Otterbein with you!  The hub of all festivities is our two-day OtterFest, taking place next to the Campus Center.   Back by popular demand is Friday night Cardy Hour — a chance for alumni, students, and families to hang out with their favorite faculty and staff outside…

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National Higher Ed Leader and Advocate Joins Board of Coalition for the Common Good 


News - September 7, 2023
The Coalition for the Common Good, the newly founded system of independent mission-aligned nonprofit colleges and universities, is pleased to announce that Lynn Pasquerella, Ph.D., has joined the Coalition’s Board of Directors. Pasquerella is one of the country’s most prominent public voices and forceful advocates for the value of liberal education, the importance of access to resources and pathways, and the need for career training for jobs and citizen education for justice.   “Lynn brings incredible expertise as a renowned leader…

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Fall Art Exhibitions Explore African, Native American Art; History and Processes of Photography 


News - August 24, 2023
This fall, Otterbein University’s four galleries will feature everything from art that celebrates African and Native American culture and heritage, to art exploring the history, equipment, and processes of photography. Learn more about the exhibitions below and be sure to visit all of the galleries this semester. Inviting the Ancestors: Exhibiting Traditional African Art in the 21st Century An Otterbein and the Arts: Opening Doors to the World exhibition. Bamazi Talle, Guest Curator Aug. 23-Dec. 1, 2023 Public Reception: Sept.…

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Otterbein and Antioch University Create the Coalition for the Common Good


News - August 24, 2023
Otterbein University and Antioch University have created the Coalition for the Common Good, the first national higher education system of affiliated universities organized around a shared mission of educating students not only to advance their careers, but to promote our pluralistic democracy, social, racial, economic, and environmental justice, and the common good. On Aug. 15, Otterbein president John Comerford, the newly named president of the Coalition, and Antioch Chancellor William Groves, the Coalition’s vice president, came together to announce the…

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Get to Know Some of the New Faces on Campus


News - August 24, 2023
Campus is buzzing with activity again, and a new group of students — the Class of 2027 — have joined the Otterbein community. This class has already shown a lot of energy and enthusiasm, so Otterbein is in for a great school year! Let’s meet some of the new Cardinals. Abbie Long Major: Political Science Hometown: West Liberty, OH Fun Fact: I am an epilepsy ambassador for the National Epilepsy Foundation! I hope to bring awareness to campus about epilepsy…

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Piece of Ukraine on Otterbein’s Campus 


News - August 24, 2023
Ukrainian Independence Day is Aug. 24, and as citizens in their homeland continue to fight for independence, Ukrainians and Ukrainian Americans in central Ohio are finding community, sharing their culture, and spreading awareness of the ongoing fight for freedom.   This year, the Ukrainian Cultural Association of Ohio (UCAO) cultivated a plot at the Otterbein Community Garden. UCAO Garden Leader Michael Litvinovich and UCAO member, Otterbein Associate Professor Megan Chawansky, share their reflections on communing at the garden. Michael Litvinovich UCAO…

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Otterbein University and Antioch University Establish Coalition for the Common Good 


News - August 15, 2023
Today Otterbein University and Antioch University announced the creation of the Coalition for the Common Good, the first national higher education system of affiliated universities organized around a shared mission of educating students not only to advance their careers, but to promote our pluralistic democracy, social, racial, economic, and environmental justice, and the common good.     At a time when divisive politics drives our nation and higher education is under attack for its work in building diverse, equitable, inclusive communities, the…

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Otterbein University and Antioch University Announce New National System


News - August 15, 2023
Join us via livestream on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at 1 p.m. ET /10 a.m. PT as we announce exciting updates for our new national system that will include news about educational and professional development programs, our new system name and board of directors. https://youtube.com/live/JGOTAjPcwXM?feature=share

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Five Questions with New Athletic Director Greg Lott


News - August 4, 2023
Athletic Director Greg Lott will be a new face on campus this fall. He is excited to hit the ground running — and not just because he’s a former collegiate and professional track athlete! In fact, Lott has been a student-athlete, a professional athlete, a college head coach, an assistant professor, and an associate director of athletics. Let’s get to know more about him with five questions! You have described your approach to athletics as “holistic.” What does that mean in theory and practice?…

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My Cardinal Experience: Otterbein Offers a ‘Niu’ Experience in Shanghai, China


News - August 4, 2023
By Dan Steinberg, Senior Instructor It’s “niu” — awesome — that Otterbein offers its students and faculty members countless opportunities to travel and grow. In summer 2022, for instance, I went on a trip with public relations students and met with PR pros while visiting Paris and Milan. I’ve gone with PR students to see the White House Oval Office, West Wing press briefings, and attended the Grammys in Los Angeles — all thanks to Otterbein alumni networks and support.…

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