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Wittenberg University is currently taking precautions following a possible threat to campus tomorrow, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. All events and activities tomorrow are canceled. See alert website at wittenberg.edu/alert for more information, safety tips, and resources.
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YAY! We see the flying W! Thank you @GovMikeDeWine for the shout-out and for wearing a Wittenberg University tie today during your 2 p.m. #COVID19 daily press conference. #TigerUp
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University President @FrandsenWitt15 announces Brian Agler '80 as new Vice President and Director of Athletics and Recreation: bit.ly/35CEY3a #TigerUp @WittAthletics
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Proud of our rich athletics heritage, including a football program that @espn ranks 27th in college football history across all divisions! espn.com/college-football/st… #TigerUp
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Can you believe these pictures were only taken a week apart? We're ready to walk in a "Witt-ter Wonderland!"
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The stage is set for our 2019 graduates! #HavingLight #StomptheSeal
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We were saddened to learn of the passing of the legendary John Madden, who teamed with fellow broadcasting legend Pat Summerall to call a @WittFootball game vs @BaldwinWallace on @CBS in 1982 in Springfield. Read more about the memorable broadcast: springfieldnewssun.com/sport…
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A staple on the @WittFootball sidelines since taking the top spot in 1996, Joe Fincham will make his 25th season as Wittenberg’s head football coach his last. Fincham today announced his retirement from Wittenberg. Full story here: bit.ly/3x0oazy #TigerUp @WittAthletics
ALT Joe Fincham won 224 games in 25 years at Wittenberg Football Head Coach.
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Exciting times ahead for Wittenberg as we're seeing progress on the new Health, Wellness & Athletics Restoration Expansion Initiative.
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Associate Provost and @wittwcenter Director Michael Mattison & his son @MattisonLucas are getting some national pub for their moment of levity during a recent class session: bit.ly/3el11yb @GMA
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The countdown has officially begun. There are 30 days until the grand opening of THE STEEMER. This remarkable facility will open during the 2019 Homecoming and Reunion weekend so be sure to sign up for events at tinyurl.com/y6f4ytc2
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Wittenberg senior Luke Campbell ’20 is helping children with disabilities to participate in sports, one bracelet at a time. Read more at bit.ly/2XqGUqf #WittProud #HavingLight
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to The @OhioState community.
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Recognizing nearly 130 years of excellence on the gridiron, es.pn/2NNbXJU recently placed @WittFootball 27th in a ranking of the top college football programs of all time, regardless of NCAA division: bit.ly/2NOa9Aq #TigerUp
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This place is going to be AMAZING! Come view our new facility over Homecoming Weekend! Sign up for events here: tinyurl.com/y6f4ytc2
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Hats off to @WittenbergHoops, 12-0 after beating Denison last night! Here’s a #TBT to the 1993-94 team, captained by current head coach Matt Croci, which set a school record for wins and is the only team in school history to go unbeaten in the regular season #TigerUp @NCAADIII
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#WittProud: Wittenberg professor and son bring laughter to millions through viral video. bit.ly/2XKydJA #quarantine
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This place is going to be AMAZING! Don't forget to register for homecoming and reunion events at bit.ly/2epXUqO #TigerUp
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Hats off and congrats to Trevor Grandy ’13, who didn’t just run the Boston Marathon today, but finished in the top 100, coming in 78th overall in a time of 2:39! Here's a photo from his college days. #TigerUp #HavingLight @bostonmarathon
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Jack Hollinshead ’21 is the Wittenberg recipient of the 2021 Charles J. Ping Student Service Legacy Award in recognition of his tireless efforts to bring baseball to underprivileged inner city youth through his nonprofit My Inner Warrior Foundation: bit.ly/3hqkvoN
ALT Jack Hollinshead with young baseball players
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Excited to officially dedicate the new Health, Wellness & Athletics Complex. #HWAGrandOpening #WittHomecoming #TigerUp
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Many teams may compete with Tiger mascots, but there is only one place where the phrase “Tiger Up” has true meaning. The rallying cry is now officially our property after it was recently designated with a Federal Trademark Register: ow.ly/ABhv50Q307g #TigerUp #WittAndYou
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Nice way to start a season!!! #TigerUp
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President Michael Frandsen has announced Wittenberg's intentions regarding fall semester. Read full statement here: bit.ly/2xTdbOn @FrandsenWitt15
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Wittenberg has been named to Money Magazine’s latest list! @MoneyMagazine wittenberg.edu/news/08-3-17/…
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In light of the expected extreme temperatures, Wittenberg will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. All classes, including evening and graduate classes, are cancelled, and administrative offices are closed. For more information, click here: bit.ly/2DIQEE6
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Wittenberg Education Professor Brian Yontz has been named to the OACTE Board of Trustees. Read more at bit.ly/2QMSeuE #HavingLight
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Saddened to hear the news of the decision to cease enrollment at nearby Urbana University. We wish to offer support to any Urbana student interested in learning more about Wittenberg: bit.ly/2XWHgXQ
ALT Wittenberg University Entrance
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The 2019 season opens Saturday for @WittFootball with a big game against @WJFootball. The game will be televised by local and regional outlets, as well as nationwide by ESPN3: bit.ly/2NXqlzz #TigerUp
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Taking advantage of the beautiful weather and Wittenberg's peaceful spaces, professors take their classes outdoors, under tents, and to their own backyards. #ThisWorks #StayOneTigerApart #MaskUpWitt
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Happy First Day of Summer! Work continues on The Steemer ... in the warm sunshine, for a welcome change! #TigerUp #HWA #GameChanger
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Congratulations to former Tiger @WittenbergHoops head coach Bill Brown! On May 5, he will become the 12th Wittenberg player, coach or team to be inducted into the @OHBBallHOF: bit.ly/2GgbFrI #TigerUp
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Excited to welcome Joshua Moore as new assistant dean of diversity and inclusion. bit.ly/2NVF9ME #HavingLight
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#WhyWitt: Jordan Burkey '21 is finding the small class sizes and accessible professors within Health & Sport Studies a real advantage to his academic pursuits at Wittenberg. Learn more: bit.ly/3exhjmX @WittFootball #TigerUp
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Hey Wittenberg ... just 65 class days, 1 review day, and 5 exam days left until summer. 😎 #TigerUp and make it count!
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New Student Days activities continued today w/ traditional class photo on steps of historic Myers Hall. #TigerUp
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Rob Rose ’69 has been a coach and mentor for 5 decades, much like his Wittenberg professors and coaches were for him. After winning 3 state football titles as an assistant at @centralcatholic, the @OHSBCAwebmaster Hall of Famer is ready for more: tinyurl.com/mr42875t #TigerUp
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Congrats to @WittFootball, which won its 14th @NCAC title! The Tigers are 9-1 & will compete in the 2016 NCAA Div. III Tournament. #TigerUp
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Rafter raised: 28,000 lbs. per lift, 240 square feet, first of 19 to go up, enhancing excellence for generations. wittenberg.edu/hwa
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Wittenberg is among 167 Ohio colleges & universities approved to receive funding for #COVID19 prevention efforts and safety precautions. We appreciate the partnership with @GovMikeDeWine to help Wittenberg provide the best possible residential learning environment. #TigerUp
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It's another beautiful spring day in Springfield, Ohio. Hope the sun is shining where you are today Tigers! Here is a #TBT to a spring day at Wittenberg a few years ago.
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Wittenberg University to invest more than $1 million to enhance student experience. bit.ly/2ZVi1Uu #AllInForYou
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While students are away, the Pokémon will play😏. Explore campus to find the Pokéstops and Gym #PokemonGO
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Graduate Alec Nutting got some hang time after the ceremony. Thanks to @jrmylaux for the photo. #StomptheSeal
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Members of Wittenberg’s Board of Directors participated in an official beam-signing ceremony. The beam will be featured in Wittenberg’s new Health, Wellness and Athletics Complex. bit.ly/1sayZfC
#WittFactor #AllInForYou
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We extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Jack Benak '23.
Wittenberg University Mourns the Loss of Men's Soccer Player, Jack Benak
wittenbergtigers.com/sports/…
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Congratulations to Mr. York on his retirement. He’s been with the University for 43 years! #WittFactor
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Wittenberg student groups and the pastors’ office sponsored a candlelight vigil this evening to remember the people and communities devastated by recent tragic events. #HavingLight
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Yay pizza! Today, the CDR received a pizza oven as part of several updates. The new tile-domed oven is 60 inches tall, 66 inches in diameter and could only be installed through the windows via forklift. #Wittfactor
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Congratulations to Cathie Kuss, coordinator of scheduling and events, on the occasion of her retirement! We are thankful for your 29 years of dedicated service to Wittenberg! #TigerUp
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As the University prepares for the start of classes Aug. 17, please visit the new W.I.T.T: We're In This Together website for updates on the fall semester, campus expectations, including wearing face coverings, housing, dining, and so much more at bit.ly/2ZB56aE
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Congrats to first-year Head Coach Melissa Kolbe '99, who led @wittwbb to a share of its league-leading 13th @NCAC regular season title! The Tigers shared the 2023 crown with DePauw and head into the NCAC Tournament as the top seed: bit.ly/3xAkIwA #TigerUp #WittProud
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Caspian and the entire @WITTadmission team have been busy this holiday season, preparing special packages for our future Tigers applying for the class of 2022!
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Easter blessings from the Myers Hall cupola. As we celebrate the 175th anniversary of our founding throughout 2020, Matevia Endowed University Pastors Andy & Rachel Tune share encouraging words, which remind of God's desire to bring new life during difficult times. #HavingLight
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Why Wittenberg? James Fuller ‘23 shares his experience so far. #LifeAtWitt #VoicesOfWitt @Witt_Lacrosse @WittComm
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Congratulations to Wittenberg’s Class of 2022! Proud to honor you during the University’s 172nd Commencement exercises outside today in beautiful Commencement Hollow. Read more: bit.ly/3lbz54n
#CongratsGrads #StomptheSeal #WittProud #HavingLight
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Happy First Day of Classes! From move-in to now, it looks to be a great year ahead. Welcome back to all Tigers! #FDOC #TigerUp #WittFactor @Witts_Happening
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A warm Wittenberg welcome to Corrine Witherspoon, the new director of the University's McClain Center for Diversity. She begins her new role on Sept. 21. Read more at bit.ly/2FAwIqC #TigerUp
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The tradition continues with the Class of 2028 photo on the steps of historic Myers Hall. Good-looking group! #TigerUp #WittAndYou 📸 by John Coffman
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Despite social distancing, Wittenberg is never distant in community. Today, we kick off our annual Honors Convocation virtually with a special message from @FrandsenWitt15, who will also recognize this year's Presidential Scholars. bit.ly/2V10qbM #HavingLight
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