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Imagine an ideal version of yourself. Usually, the first image that comes to mind is an external marker of success: a stable career, a comfortable home, and strong relationships, all accomplished with ease. Far less do we imagine how this ideal person thinks or how they learned the skills for long-term mental health by confronting fear, uncertainty, and disappointment without collapsing under them.

This kind of internal progress is exactly what psychologist Noam Shpancer explores in his recently released book, “Mental Fitness 101.” check out more here;

Beyond self-help: Professor Noam Shpancer releases book on skills behind psychological health with “Mental Fitness 101” - Otterbein University By Drakko Harper ’26 Imagine an ideal version of yourself. Usually, the first image that comes to mind is an external marker of success: a stable career, a comfortable home, and strong relationships, all accomplished with ease. Far less do we imagine how this ideal person thinks or how they learne...

Belonging. Community. Pride. 🌈

Happy Pride Month Cardinals! Today and every day, we celebrate our LGBTQ+ community! 🏳️‍🌈

This Spring marked the 100th anniversary of Otterbein Towers Magazine, the first issue being published in 1926! Check out Towers of past, read about then & now, some of Otterbein's most historic moments! Celebrate this amazing journey with us! Check out this commemorative issue here: https://www.otterbein.edu/towersmag/100-years-of-towers/

Otterbein Public Health major Hanan Jama ’26 has received the Undergraduate Student of the Year through the Ohio Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE), recognizing her academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to addressing health inequality. Read more here:

Otterbein’s Hanan Jama Wins Public Health Undergraduate of the Year Award - Otterbein University By Kennedy Berry ’26 Otterbein Public Health major Hanan Jama ’26 has received the Undergraduate Student of the Year through the Ohio Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE), recognizing her academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to addressing health inequality. Jama was encouraged...

For Otterbein senior Kat Coutant, summer camp means more than cabins and campfires. It means community, connection, and a place where kids with chronic illnesses can just be kids.

Kat, a Health Communication major with a minor in Equine Therapies and Activities, has spent the past six years volunteering at a camp for youth with disabilities and medical conditions in Mount Gilead, Ohio. Check out more here:

How Majoring in Health Communications Made One Senior a Better Camp Counselor - Otterbein University By Kennedy Berry ’27 For Otterbein senior Kat Coutant, summer camp means more than cabins and campfires. It means community, connection, and a place where kids with chronic illnesses can just be kids.  Kat, a Health Communication major with a minor in Equine Therapies and Activities, has spent th...

As Otterbein celebrated the Class of 2026, one outstanding graduate who walked across the stage on May 3 was Caiden Hooks ’26, a Political Science and History major who minored in Spanish, Creative Writing, and Legal Studies and was a student-athlete on the men’s wrestling team. Caiden graduated Summa Cum Laude with Honors. While all that might seem impressive on its own, Caiden also happens to be blind. Read more here:

Class of 2026: Caiden Hooks - Otterbein University As Otterbein celebrated the Class of 2026, one outstanding graduate who walked across the stage on May 3 was Caiden Hooks ’26, a Political Science and History major who minored in Spanish, Creative Writing, and Legal Studies and was a student-athlete on the men’s wrestling team. Caiden graduat...

Tassel turned, memories made! 🎓

Check out the commencement galleries at the link in our bio!

From Cardinals to 🎓 the glow-up is REAL ❤️‍🔥

Cardinal pride looks good in a cap and gown ❤️🎓 Congrats 2026 Cards, you did the thing!

From all-nighters to all-day celebrations 🎓🔥🥂