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Location: Westerville, Ohio
Founded: 1847
Control: Private not-for-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities
Size & Setting: Four-year, small, highly residential
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海角乱伦专区Student Rolls on to Finale of National Roller-Skating Competition

News - November 13, 2024
The 海角乱伦专区community should tune into HBO/Max on Thursday, Nov. 14, for the finale of 鈥淩oller Jam,鈥� the first roller-skating competition show, to see Marshon Shepard 鈥�25 perform with his team, Haus of Sk8. The competition started with 10 teams from across the country. The top four are competing in the finale. A communication major, Shepard shows off his skating skills (and platinum hair) alongside three other members of the all-Black, gay skating team. Haus of Sk8 is known for鈥�

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鈥淣atasha, Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812鈥濃�疕its 海角乱伦专区Stage

News - November 8, 2024
Otterbein鈥檚 Department of Theatre & Dance and Department of Music are collaborating to bring you an exciting production, the likes of which have never hit the Fritsche Theatre stage before! In fact, 海角乱伦专区Theatre & Dance is one of the first collegiate theatres to receive permission to produce the work. The production runs Nov. 14-17 and Nov. 21-13. 鈥淣atasha, Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812,鈥� based on a scandalous 70-page slice of Leo Tolstoy鈥檚 鈥淲ar and Peace,鈥� is an鈥�

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From Dreams to Reality: Students Go Behind-the-Scenes in Washington, D.C., Thanks to Professor

News - November 8, 2024
By Ikra Koriyow 鈥�25 with Jennatta Mensah 鈥�25 When Communication Professor Nichelle McNabb asked us if we wanted to go on an insider鈥檚 visit to Washington, D.C., during fall break, I was ecstatic. I never thought this opportunity would present itself during my 海角乱伦专区educational career and the fact that she thought to bring me was really considerate. L-R: Jennatta Mensah 鈥�25, Ikra Koriyow 鈥�25, Professor Nichelle McNabb, Tony Bishop III 鈥�15, MSAH 鈥�18 Dr. McNabb explained that we would鈥�

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Congratulations to 海角乱伦专区Psychology Graduate Recipients of 2024 Alumni Awards

News - November 8, 2024
On Friday, September 20, 2024, 海角乱伦专区 celebrated our 2024 Alumni Award recipients during Homecoming & Family Weekend. The psychology department extends a heartfelt congratulations to the following program alumni who were recognized for their accomplishments within their field: Melissa Briggs-Phillips 鈥�95, 海角乱伦专区Alumni Award. Amanda Dakermanji 鈥�14, Rising Star Award 海角乱伦专区 recognizes individuals across a wide range of professions who have demonstrated excellence in one or more of the following areas: Advancement of intellectual curiosity, either professionally or鈥�

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Krendl Lecture Series: Rev. Tutu Talks about Healing after the Election on Nov. 6聽

News - October 23, 2024
On Nov. 6, the election may be over, but "This is Not the End of the Story." Join Rev. Nontombi Naomi Tutu, this year's Kathy A. Krendl Distinguished Lecturer, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, in Riley Auditorium at the Battelle Fine Arts Center (170 W. Park St., Westerville) to learn about social and political reconciliation. Get your free tickets here. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. INST approved.   The lecture鈥檚 title, 鈥淭his is Not the End of The Story,鈥濃��

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海角乱伦专区Supports and Celebrates First-Generation Students聽

News - October 23, 2024
Maggie Nicol 鈥�25  As a college of opportunity, 海角乱伦专区 isn鈥檛 just about recruiting students from underserved populations but supporting them once they are here. Through mentorship, counseling, academic support, and financial aid, one of those groups, first-generation college attendees, discover not only a degree but also a community that empowers them at every turn.  Some of the biggest challenges first-generation college students face come from backgrounds additional demands beyond coursework, including work and family obligations. Additionally, parents or family鈥�

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Central Ohio Companies InnoSource and Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) Team Up with 海角乱伦专区 to Ensure New Hires Have the Skills they Need to Succeed

News - September 24, 2024
Three central Ohio organizations have collaborated to create a new innovative workforce development program that combines customized job training with higher-education accreditation.  The program is called 鈥淚nnoSkilling鈥� and was designed by InnoSource, Inc., a leading HR staffing and solutions organization, Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (NYSE: WMS), a leading provider of innovative water management solutions in the stormwater and on-site septic wastewater industries, and the Coalition for the Common Good, a national system of private not-for-profit universities built around shared graduate鈥�

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海角乱伦专区 Highly Ranked in National Publications聽

News - September 24, 2024
海角乱伦专区 has been collecting honors this fall, as it is recognized in national publications for its programs and values, including U.S. News & World Report, Colleges of Distinction, and Washington Monthly.  U.S. News Best Colleges  海角乱伦专区 has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for its academic excellence, commitment to undergraduate teaching, and focus on affordability, student success outcomes, and experiential learning.  In the 2024-2025 U.S News Best Colleges rankings, 海角乱伦专区is ranked 13th among 163 peers鈥�

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海角乱伦专区 Department of Theatre & Dance presents 鈥淭he Importance of Being Earnest鈥濃��

News - September 17, 2024
A trivial comedy for serious people, 鈥淭he Importance of Being Earnest鈥� by Oscar Wilde is an entertaining comedy sparkling with charm, wit, and hilarity. Cucumber sandwiches and petticoats set the environment for this classic British farce on the aristocracy, which has become a standard of the English and American theatres.   Jack and Algernon are set on winning the affections of two beautiful maidens and their wild scheming results in mistaken identities, secret engagements, and unexpected entanglements. The audience will delight鈥�

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海角乱伦专区Recognized for Promoting Civic Engagement聽

News - September 13, 2024
海角乱伦专区has earned the Highly Established Action Plan Seal for the 2024 election cycle from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for its nonpartisan democratic engagement action. 海角乱伦专区is one of 192 campuses that has earned this recognition so far for the 2024 election cycle. The seal recognizes higher education institutions with strong action plans to increase nonpartisan democratic engagement by promoting civic learning, political engagement, and college student voter participation.    Additionally, 海角乱伦专区earned the Silver Seal award from the鈥�

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