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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:
Tune in for the Announcement of Otterbein’s 21st President
News - April 23, 2018
Tune in at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 24, for the live announcement of Otterbein’s 21st president, or watch it later!
Upcoming music performances include Early Music Ensemble, student composers and Wind Ensemble with Westerville Concert Band
News - April 10, 2018
Upcoming Department of Music performances include Early Music Ensemble, student composers and Wind Ensemble with Westerville Concert Band.
Four Otterbein faculty members part of recent study published in “Science”
News - April 4, 2018
Four Otterbein faculty members were part of a recent study published in “Science,” a leading professional journal.
Ohio Governor Kasich speaks about values to audience at Otterbein
News - March 7, 2018
Ohio Governor Kasich speaks about values during his final State of the State address, held at Otterbein.
The Point at Otterbein University Opens Maker Space to the Community
News - February 28, 2018
The Point at Otterbein University is a growing STEAM innovation center that is home to resident companies, academic departments and now the public. The Maker Space, within The Point, is comprised of five creative spaces for members of the community to utilize, providing access to industrial technologies not commonly available.
Your Kindness Matters!
News - February 28, 2018
Your Kindness Matters! Tell Us What You’re Doing. Share Your Story on OtterbeinKindnessMatters.org!
Professor Beaux Berkeley discusses her elephant research with CNN
News - February 23, 2018
Professor Beaux Berkeley was in South Africa conducting research when she talked with the CNN International show, “Inside Africa.”
With Crimson Cup, Ohio College Students Explore Automated Coffee Drying
News - February 21, 2018
Engineering students at Ohio’s Otterbein University were tasked with exploring automated solutions for raised bed drying.
Scholarships for Officer Eric Joering’s four daughters
News - February 21, 2018
Otterbein is committing to full tuition scholarships for four daughters of fallen Westerville police officer.
Otterbein graduate volunteers at Olympics
News - February 21, 2018
From Otterbein University to the Olympics, one graduate from the Westerville university is making her Olympic dreams come true. She’s currently at the Winter Games as an official volunteer.