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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:

Otterbein and SWACO work to reduce plastic bottle waste


News - January 7, 2020
From Waste to Resources: SWACO striving for higher rate of waste diversion Published Dec. 8, 2019

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Otterbein hosts first American Heart Association STEM Goes Red event


News - January 7, 2020
American Heart Association Aims to Get Girls Interested in STEM Careers Published Dec. 19, 2019

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Otterbein helps fund new Westerville store holiday display tradition


News - January 7, 2020
Store owners in Uptown Westerville have fun with displays Published Dec. 11, 2019

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Where Was the Democratic Debate Held? Before & After the Transformation


News - January 7, 2020
Where Was the Democratic Debate Held? Before & After the Transformation Published Oct. 15, 2019

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Otterbein President Comerford writes op-ed for The Hill


News - January 7, 2020
Higher education must rediscover the 'service ethic' of teaching Published Oct. 15, 2019

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Fourth Democratic debate shines the limelight on Ohio’s Otterbein University


News - January 7, 2020
Fourth Democratic debate shines the limelight on Ohio’s Otterbein University Published Oct. 8, 2019

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4th Democratic presidential debate set for Otterbein University in Westerville


News - January 7, 2020
4th Democratic presidential debate set for Otterbein University in Westerville Published Sept. 13, 2019

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Seven Questions with Otterbein’s John Comerford


News - January 7, 2020
Seven Questions with Otterbein’s John Comerford Published Oct. 15, 2019

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Otterbein University students excited for presidential debate despite disruptions


News - January 7, 2020
Otterbein University students excited for presidential debate despite disruptions Published Oct. 10, 2019

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Going inside the “spin room” at the presidential debate


News - January 7, 2020
Going inside the "spin room" at the presidential debate Published Oct. 3, 2019

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