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Summer Semester 2025 Honors Lists

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) has released the President’s Honors List and the Honors List for summer semester 2025 to recognize students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement.

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New Program to Dress Students For Success

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and The Ohio State University at Newark have collaborated with Licking/Knox Goodwill Industries on a creative program that provides professional clothing to job-seeking students. As a part of the partnership, Goodwill supplies vouchers that COTC and Ohio State Newark students can use to purchase attire for job interviews, career fairs, academic conferences and internships.

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2025 Greenstein Award recipients

The Greenstein Award is given annually to a staff member, faculty member or administrator of COTC and/or Ohio State Newark. Its recipients are honored for their efforts, attitude, deeds and behaviors toward perpetuating a genuine spirit of mutual respect and cooperation between the two institutions.

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Faculty, Staff Receive Excellence Awards

Charlene Ross holds her Excellence Award certificate standing with COTC President John Berry and COTC Provost Greg Ferenchak.

Faculty and staff members from Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) were among those recognized by the League for Innovation in the Community College with the 2025-2026 Excellence Awards.

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25th Anniversary Independence Day Celebration

The Gilbert Reese Family Foundation, Central Ohio Technical College (COTC), The Ohio State University at Newark and community sponsors invite you to the 25th anniversary Independence Day Concert and Fireworks celebration.

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Donors and student award recipients recognized

Portrait of Melissa Molzan holding their award certificate.

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and The Ohio State University at Newark celebrated student leaders and organizations on April 16 at the annual Scholarship and Student Leadership Dinner. The schools also invited scholarship donors to the event, giving them the chance to connect with talented students who benefit from their gifts.

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COTC, Ohio State Newark Host Community Intercultural Relations Conference

Opening speaker Sara Abou Rashed stands at a podium speaking to a room of conference attendees.

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and The Ohio State University at Newark hosted the 16th annual Community Intercultural Relations Conference (CIRC) on Friday, April 11. CIRC brings staff, students and community members together to share experiences, foster belonging and strengthen community relationships.

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Universal Changing Table Available at Newark Campus

A universal changing station is mounted on a wall.

The Ohio State University at Newark and Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) have partnered with the Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities (LCBDD) and is pleased to announce that a universal changing table is now available to students, staff and members of the public at the shared Newark campus in the Hopewell Hall restroom, room 93T.

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Food Vendors Wanted for Concert, Fireworks at Newark Campus

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and The Ohio State University at Newark, with support from the J. Gilbert Reese Family Foundation, celebrate Independence Day with a concert and fireworks on July 3 at the shared Newark campus. The institutions are seeking food vendors to serve spectators at the event, which is expected to draw more than 20,000 people.

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COTC Coshocton Campus

History and Future of Montgomery Hall

COTC’s vision is to empower lives through accessible education, and that vision is rooted throughout our three-county service area of Licking, Knox and Coshocton. However, we also remain committed to the long-term financial stability of the institution. The sustainability of the organization requires improved organizational efficacy as well as strategic and consistent resource allocation.

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COTC Recognizes Alumni Award Recipients

John B. Jordan stands with COTC President John Berry and COTC Alumni Council President Becky Smith after receiving the Barker Community Service Alumni Award.

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) presented three alumni awards to graduates who demonstrated remarkable achievements in their careers and have used their success to positively impact the lives of youth in the community, past and present healthcare students, and those affected by substance use disorders and behavioral health conditions.

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Phi Theta Kappa Chapter Welcomes New Inductees

PTK inductees, COTC staff and TC the cat mascot attend an induction ceremony for new members.

PTK recognizes and encourages scholarship among two-year college students. PTK provides opportunities for the development of leadership and service, an intellectual climate and exchange of ideas, lively fellowship for scholars, and stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence.

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COTC President Receives Ohio State Career Achievement Award

Portrait of COTC President John Berry standing on the Newark campus.

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) President John M. Berry, PhD, was one of two recipients of The Ohio State University’s Career Achievement Award, which honors alumni who have made outstanding contributions to their professions and a difference in the lives of others.