Blue Line Axe Challenge
The Blue Line Axe Challenge, a collaboration between COTC and the Licking County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO), honors law enforcement personnel. Proceeds from the Blue Line Axe Challenge benefit COTC’s Officer Thomas W. Cottrell Jr. Award for Character and Dedication to Public Service and the LCSO’s Stuff the Backpack fund.
Independence Day Concert and Fireworks
In collaboration with our generous community sponsors, the Gilbert Reese Family Foundation, Central Ohio Technical College and The Ohio State University at Newark warmly welcome you to the Independence Day Concert and Fireworks held annually on July 3. The evening’s celebration begins with live music and local food vendors leading up to the crowd-favorite fireworks display.
Public Art
Statues on the Newark Campus
Our campus is filled with public art in the form of 18 life-size bronze sculptures, most of which have been generously donated by J. Gilbert and Louella H. Reese, through their Thomas J. Evans Foundation. Take a walking tour of campus to see them all, or enjoy the images below.
COTC Legends of Loyalty
The Legends of Loyalty award was established by the Office of the President to identify and recognize the recipients’ dedication and commitment to the college. It spotlights individuals who have, over the years, made a significant impact on the history of the college, and have gone above and beyond their required duties and proven unselfish allegiance.
The John Gilbert Reese Center
Conference and Event Facility
Offering unparalleled, customized service in concert with state-of-the art technology, the beautifully designed John Gilbert Reese Center is the ideal site for you next event.
Watch Us Grow
$75 million invested in facilities since 2017
Our donors have a tremendous impact on the quality of our programs, teaching and facilities. The campus has a history of community and alumni support, which has been a great factor in its growth and development.