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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.

Media inquiries can be directed to:

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

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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:

This Week News praises Otterbein’s Nursing Care


News - June 4, 2019
"Dedication to nursing care unites teams at Otterbein" Published on This Week News website on June 4th 2019

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Public News Service looks at College Hunger | Part 2


News - June 4, 2019
"College Hunger is No Laughing Matter: Part 2 of 2"https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2019-06-04/hunger-food-nutrition/college-hunger-is-no-laughing-matter-part-2-of-2/a66652-1 Published on Public News Service June 4th 2019

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Public News Service looks at College Hunger | Part 1


News - June 3, 2019
"College Hunger No Laughing Matter: Part 1 of 2"https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2019-06-03/hunger-food-nutrition/college-hunger-no-laughing-matter-part-1-of-2/a66651-1 Published on Public News Service June 3rd 2019

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MEA Worldwide consult Otterbein expert on rhino conservation efforts


News - May 31, 2019
"Death of last male Sumatran rhino jolts conservation efforts, but all is not lost for the species" Updated on MEA Worldwide on May 31st 2019

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Columbus Parent recognize Otterbein grad as ‘Teacher of the Year’


News - May 30, 2019
"Teachers of the Year: Scott Delligatti" Published on the Columbus Parent website May 30th 2019

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NRA Family interview Otterbein grad about his unique job


News - May 24, 2019
"Cool Outdoor Job: Natural Resources Pilot" Published on NRA Family's website on May 24th 2019

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The Dayton Daily News looks at how colleges are fighting back against diminishing high school grads


News - May 20, 2019
"Local colleges change recruitment to attract diminishing high school grads" Published on the Dayton Daily News website on May 20th 2019

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WOSU Radio look at Otterbein professor and composers unusual challenge


News - May 19, 2019
"The Big SCORE To Feature Six World Premieres By Columbus Poets And Composers" Published on WOSU Radio's website on May 19th 2019

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abc6 discusses SATs new ‘Adversity Score’ with Otterbein VP


News - May 17, 2019
"Changes announced for SATs, students will now be assigned an 'adversity score'" Published on abc6's website on May 17th 2019

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Columbus Business First reports on the Near East Side college housing program


News - May 15, 2019
"This affordable housing project helps keep parents in college, and it's growing" Published on Columbus Business First website on May 15th 2019

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