Wittenberg University

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Wittenberg University

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© Wittenberg

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Motto: Having Light We Pass it on to Others

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Rector/President

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Mark H. Erickson

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School type

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Private

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Religious affiliation

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Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

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Founded

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1845

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Location

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Springfield, Ohio

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Springfield - Ohio

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Enrollment

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2,050 undergraduate

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Faculty

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145

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Endowment

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$103 million

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Campus surroundings

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Rural

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Campus size

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100 acres

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Sports teams

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TigersNCAA Division III10 men's varisty teams & 11 women's teams

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Wittenberg University is a small, private, four-year liberal arts college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America located in Springfield, Ohio. Founded in 1845 in Wooster, Ohio, Wittenberg moved three years later to its present location.

Related Topics:
Liberal arts college - Evangelical Lutheran Church in America - Springfield, Ohio - Wooster, Ohio

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"Wittenberg University is a nationally recognized college for the liberal arts and sciences affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Wittenberg is distinguished by its strong interdisciplinary programs such as East Asian Studies and Russian Area Studies. Although Wittenberg?s traditional strengths have been in the liberal arts, recently the sciences, management and education have also developed into popular majors for students. Eight thriving pre-professional programs contribute to the educational experience of Wittenberg students, 70 percent of whom eventually pursue graduate studies." http://www4.wittenberg.edu/about/

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The college is named after the University of Wittenberg in Germany, where Martin Luther posted his 95 theses.

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University of Wittenberg - Germany - Martin Luther - 95 theses

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The campus body is made up of 2,050 students and 145 full-time faculty members. Students come from more than 40 states and 36 foreign countries, though a large percentage are from Ohio. Activities include over 125 student organtizations and 15 fraternities and sororities. Students also must live on campus in dormitories for their first two years.

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Fraternities and sororities - Dormitories

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Notable alumni include actor James Rebhorn, former director of the CIA John E. McLaughlin, Ohio state treasurer and former lieutenant governor Jennette Bradley, and renowned scientist Elwood V. Jensen.

Related Topics:
James Rebhorn - John E. McLaughlin - Ohio - Jennette Bradley - Elwood V. Jensen

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Sport teams are known as the Tigers; however, the school color is red not orange. The Wittenberg football team is the top scoring team in the nation, averaging 48.5 points per game.

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