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She Was Looking for a Fresh Start
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the spirit of COTC,” she said. Donate to the COTC Diversity Scholarship at go.cotc.edu/give. ...

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Samuel Wolf
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pediatric patients, something that I have always been interested in and passionate about,” he said. “While ...

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The Right Thing
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teach others,” said Brian Mortellaro, who established the scholarship in Mike’s memory after his ...

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COTC Celebrates Graduates at Autumn Commencement
Affiong Hawkins dressed in academic regalia speaks to graduates from a podium at commencement.

a manner that you can,” Berry said. “You’ve all proven that you can be successful — congratulations. Now be ...

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COTC Receives Military Friendly Designation from State of Ohio
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universities in Ohio that support military-connected students and families,” Chancellor Gardner said. Colleges ...

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Heather Prince, DNP, APRN-CNP
Portrait of Heather Prince standing outside COTC's Pataskala campus.

the approachability of the clinical labs, the instructors — everything just matched,” she said. No ...

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Tina Gibson
Portrait of Tina Gibson in a nurse's cap and cape holding a porcelain lamp.

where, if there’s a will, there’s a way,” Gibson said. “If anyone wants to do this, you’ve got to put the ...

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Honoring Mike's Memory
Brian and Jamie Mortellaro stand outside a McDonald's restaurant.

needed, but also for the Mortellaros. “They made an investment in me,” Hawkins said. “Now, I’m investing ...

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New Director of Marketing and Public Relations Named
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efforts,” said John M. Berry, PhD, COTC president. “She brings both the strategic depth and the technical ...

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Award Winners, New Scholarships Announced
Fifteen students who received a scholarship from the Reese family stand in the J. Gilbert Reese Center.

a vote of confidence in my future,” said Bioh as she addressed the crowd. “Because of this generosity, ...

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COTC Registered Nursing Grads Achieve 100% Pass Rate on National Licensing Exam

average pass rate. “We are extremely proud of our graduates in achieving this recognition,” said Annie ...

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Change is Coming: COTC and Ohio State Newark host 2021 Virtual Black Heritage Gala
Black Heritage Gala speaker Dorian Harrison

the hope for a new tomorrow,” she said. Register for the gala at go.osu.edu/blackheritagegala2021. If ...

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Perseverance in a Pandemic

facilities,” said Melinda Brillhart, EdD, diagnostic medical sonography technology program director and ...

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Concert and Fireworks at Ohio State and COTC Campus Cancelled

your Independence Day celebrations for many years,” said COTC President John M. Berry, PhD. “While we ...

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Lexi King
Lexi King

a year behind in classes and experience. Now I know what college is like when I go to Ashland,” she said ...

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right fit for him. “I wanted a college that was not too expensive and not too big,” said Collin. “I need ...

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COTC to partner with Heath-Newark-Licking County Port Authority and Neurxstem to offer students unique cleanroom lab experience

makes sense that we host this experience for COTC’s students,” said Rick Platt, president and CEO of ...

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Kristen Eblin
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could’ve thought, and I truly believe I was born to scan,” said Eblin. “COTC really does have the best ...

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Promise Programs Honored with Innovation of the Year Award
Amanda Waser holds her League Excellence Award certificate while standing between COTC Provost Gregory Ferenchak and COTC President John Berry.

Innovation is a powerful affirmation of the outstanding work happening at COTC,” Berry said. “Our Excellence ...

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COTC Student Veteran Stories
Portrait of Justin Glass.

awesome.” As for his educational journey, Glass said it has been nice to “freshen my brain up” with ...

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COTC Exceeds Enrollment Goal Despite Uncertainties of COVID-19

here to help you,” said Berry. “And for recent high school graduates wanting to earn a four-year ...

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New STEM Building at Ohio State Newark/COTC Nearing Completion

said DeLawder. “This new facility will have an incredible impact on the campus community and the local ...

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Founders Hall at Ohio State Newark/COTC to be renamed Louella Hodges Reese Hall

said Ohio State Newark Dean and Director William L. MacDonald, PhD. “Our deepest thanks to the Reese ...

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COTC, Ohio State Newark Staff Member Receives Service Award
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student financial services, she said. She served many roles at the organization including president, ...

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COTC Alumna Reflects on Nursing Career
Sherry Engle stands next to a mannequin in a nursing lab at COTC's Pataskala campus.

said. “I want them to feel comfortable and be able to step into that role, understand how to take care ...

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Staten sisters accelerate college with CCP
Sisters Avery and Reese Staten walk down a hallway carrying books and a laptop looking ahead with bright eyes and with smiles.

“Maybe someday I can create products for people like me,” she said. “For now, I get to hop into my major ...

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Mother and Daughter Earn Same COTC Degree 20 Years Apart
Lora Smith stands next to Lydia Smith who is holding her COTC diploma after just walking across the stage at COTC's commencement ceremony in December 2022.

she was in my corner at home and also in the classroom,” Fink said. “Being able to have that ...

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College Credit Plus

College Credit Plus (CCP) is the dual-enrollment program in Ohio that provides students in grades 7-12 the opportunity to earn college and high school credits at the same time by taking courses at Central Ohio Technical College (COTC). This program enhanc ... CCP Student Guide: “My coworkers talk about stuff I already know,” she said, referring to what she learned in her ...

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COTC Dean Receives National Leadership Award
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on the health of our communities,” said Walker. “COTC is committed to providing access to quality ...

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Thomas J. Evans Foundation Helps Central Ohio Technical College Secure New Building

local access to higher education for career training as well as transfer degrees,” said Sarah Reese ...

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