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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:
Columbus Business First writes about Otterbein-Chase collaboration
News - September 21, 2018
"Chase, Otterbein to open fin-tech hub in Westerville, add 100 jobs" Published by Columbus Business First on Sept. 21, 2018The Columbus Dispatch talks Otterbein-Chase partnership
News - September 21, 2018
"Chase to set up fintech arm at Otterbein in central Ohio" Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Sept. 21, 201810tv WBNS talks about Otterbein’s sexual violence prevention program
News - September 19, 2018
"Otterbein teaches sexual violence prevention program" Published in 10tv WBSN website on Sept. 19, 2018Otterbein’s La Trice Washington featured on WOSU
News - September 19, 2018
"Where Ohio's Gubernatorial Candidates Stand" Published in WOSU website on Sept. 19, 2018Otterbein University Ranked In The Top 10 Percent In U.S. News & World Report
News - September 17, 2018
Otterbein is ranked in the top 10 percent in its category and named a “Best Value School” by U.S. News.
Otterbein University Theatre Opens Season with “Big Fish”
News - September 10, 2018
Otterbein University’s Department of Theatre and Dance and Department of Music present “Big Fish” at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20; 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 23; and 8 p.m. on Sept. 21, 22, 27, 28, and 29, in the Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall, 30 S. Grove Street. Tickets cost $30. Call 614-823-1109 or visit www.otterbein.edu/drama.
Otterbein named a College of Distinction.
News - July 12, 2018
Otterbein has been recognized as one of the nation’s Colleges of Distinction.
Otterbein exceeds $50 million comprehensive campaign goal
News - July 3, 2018
Otterbein has successfully exceeded its $50 million comprehensive campaign goal.
Otterbein Summer Chorale to Perform Free Concert
News - June 27, 2018
The Otterbein Summer Chorale is sure to brighten your summer with a free concert at 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 15, at Church of the Messiah United Methodist, 51 N. State Street.
Otterbein Summer Theatre Presents “Snoopy!”
News - June 12, 2018
The Otterbein Summer Theatre 2018 season will close with the family favorite musical, “Snoopy!” July 5-21.