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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 Summer Theatre Presents: “Oklahoma!”
News - May 24, 2018
The Otterbein Summer Theatre is proudly presenting Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!” May 31-June 22.
Wednesday, May 16, 2018, Declared Dr. Kathy A. Krendl Day
News - May 16, 2018
Wednesday, May 16, 2018 has been declared Dr. Kathy A. Krendl Day by Westerville City Council.
Professor weighs in on store credit cards for WalletHub
News - May 14, 2018
Yiyuan Liu (Ava), assistant professor of marketing, was recently featured as an expert in a WalletHub story about store credit cards.
Professors participate in STEM teaching research published in “Science”
News - April 30, 2018
Otterbein University faculty were a part of a recent study published in Science, a renowned professional journal, analyzing over 2,000 college classes in science, technology, engineering and math.
Otterbein Welcomes John Comerford as 21st President
News - April 24, 2018
Otterbein University has named John Comerford as its 21st president.
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.