[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 69 (Wednesday, April 27, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E418]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               175TH ANNIVERSARY OF OTTERBEIN UNIVERSITY

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                          HON. TROY BALDERSON

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 27, 2022

  Mr. BALDERSON. Madam Speaker, this year marks the 175th anniversary 
of Otterbein University--a regionally accredited private liberal arts 
university located in Ohio's 12th Congressional District. Founded in 
1847 by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, the university has 
demonstrated a long-standing commitment to preparing its students for 
success in their careers and in life. I rise today to commemorate this 
momentous occasion for Otterbein University and recognize a record of 
excellence in higher education.
  Since its inception, Otterbein University has firmly established 
itself upon the principles of lifelong learning and opening doors of 
opportunity for its students. A pioneer in a time of societal 
inequality, Otterbein was one of the nation's first universities to 
enroll both women and people of color,
  Today, Otterbein University has an enrollment of approximately 2,600 
undergraduate students, and 400 graduate students working toward one of 
its several master's degree programs. Reaching near and far, Otterbein 
boasts a vast network of over 25,000 alumni scattered all across the 
world. Otterbein maintains a strong commitment to its core values of 
opportunity, diversity, equality, and lifelong learning. Reflected in 
its long list of honors and awards, Otterbein takes great pride in its 
dedication to community service. In 2015, Otterbein earned the 
distinguished Carnegie Community Service Classification--a leading 
national designation for institutional commitment to service.
  The future of Otterbein University is bright as it continues to 
provide opportunities in higher education for generations to come. To 
this day, Otterbein embodies its core values which have guided the 
university since the beginning. I am proud to join Otterbein 
University's faculty, students and staff in celebrating this remarkable 
milestone. After 175 years in higher education, Otterbein has much to 
be proud of. Congratulations.

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