Our people and programs are making news every day.

Newsroom

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.

Media inquiries can be directed to:

Jenny Hill 
Director of Communications
jhill@otterbein.edu 
(614) 823-1284
(614) 370-3221 (cell)

Media Resources

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:

DVIDS interviews National Guard and Nurse U.S. Air Force Capt. Kaitlyn Newkirk


News - July 13, 2019
"Under Pressure: Providing critical care when it matters most" Published on July 13th 2019

Read More >

The Columbus Dispatch reviews Otterbein’s ‘Guys and Dolls’


News - July 11, 2019
"Theater review: Otterbein makes ‘Guys and Dolls’ a tuneful old-fashioned crowd-pleaser that really pops in the second act" Published to The Columbus Dispatch on July 11th 2019

Read More >

Psychology professor’s screenplay becomes most successful Israeli movie of 2018


News - July 9, 2019
It’s not every day you get asked to co-author a screenplay for the first time with one of Israel’s most successful movie directors. It’s even less often that the screenplay goes on to premiere at the Toronto Film Festival, becomes the most successful Israeli movie of 2018, and earns $7 million at the box office even before its U.S. release on June 28, 2019. But for Otterbein University Psychology Professor Noam Shpancer, this surprising series of events is a reality.…

Read More >

Otterbein Summer Theatre presents “Guys & Dolls” July 11-20


News - July 8, 2019
The Otterbein Summer Theatre production of “Guys & Dolls” will have performancesat 7:30 p.m. Thursday (July 11); 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and July 18; 2 p.m. Sunday (July 14); and 2 and 8 p.m. July 19-20 in the Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall, 30 S. Grove St., Westerville. Tickets cost $33.  Call 614-823-1109 or visit www.otterbein.edu/drama. Jump into a colorful world of underground gambling, showgirls, and high-stakes romance in one of America’s most enduring musical comedies. In mythical 1950s New York City,…

Read More >

Dayton Daily News interviews a World Champion, U.S. Air Force vet. and Otterbein grad Bob Arledge


News - June 30, 2019
"He started in high school 7 decades ago. Now this 85-year-old from Lebanon is one of the world’s best." Published to the Dayton Daily News website on June 30th 2019

Read More >

The Columbus Dispatch reviews Otterbein’s ‘Master Harold’


News - June 28, 2019
"Theater review | ‘Master Harold:’ Otterbein’s strong production builds from gentle camaraderie to poignant drama" Published to the Columbus Dispatch website on June 28th 2019

Read More >

Akron Beacon Journal reports on open college admissions


News - June 23, 2019
"Nearly 30 Ohio colleges are still accepting applications for fall 2019" Published to the Akron Beacon Journal on June 23rd 2019

Read More >

Forbes report on Otterbein challenging National Champions California State


News - June 21, 2019
"Small Schools Challenge Reigning Champion In Week One of #MyTopCollege" Published online by Forbes on June 21st

Read More >

10tv discuss local and national politics with Dr. La Trice Washington


News - June 21, 2019
"Face the State with Scott Light | May 26. 2019" Published on May 26rd and updated on June 21st 2019

Read More >

Otterbein Earns Tree Campus USA Designation for Second Year


News - June 21, 2019
People often comment on the picturesque nature of Otterbein University’s campus. What many don’t know is that behind the scenes, some very intentional work has been done to make the campus not only beautiful, but also environmentally responsible. Thanks to that work, Otterbein has been named a Tree Campus USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for the second year. Otterbein is located in the heart of Westerville, one of the original Tree City USA communities, and Ohio, the nation’s leader…

Read More >