About Wittenberg

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A Distinctive, Life-Changing Education

A Lutheran-affiliated liberal arts college in the heart of Southwest Ohio, Wittenberg enjoys a national reputation for excellent academic standards and is widely known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Guests on our campus, which is recognized as one of America's most beautiful, will quickly feel the friendliness with the first of many "Wittenberg Hellos" during their visit.

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Become A Tiger

As a nationally ranked Lutheran-affiliated college, Wittenberg enjoys an outstanding reputation for excellent academic standards and an active campus community.
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Life At Witt

From engaged learning to service, self-reflection, and fun, Witt students shine as they create a vibrant campus community.
Wittenberg Student with Banner at Honors Convocation

Life After Witt

At more than 25,000 strong, Wittenberg alumni know success firsthand. See how they are passing on their light and leading lives of meaning and purpose.
Wittenberg Alumni at Homecoming 2018

Witt by the Numbers

Wittenberg was chartered in 1845 by Ezra Keller and a group of pastors who broke with the German church and created the English Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Ohio.

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Wittenberg Welcome Fountain
Historic Myers Hall at Wittenberg University

Mission, History & Traditions

From Myers Hall to the Kissing Bridge to an age-old academic Commencement ritual, Wittenberg is immersed in tradition. These traditions have been created by an inimitable history that began in 1845. Together, Wittenberg's history and traditions make the university distinctive in American higher education.

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Wittenberg University President Michael Frandsen

University Leadership

Wittenberg University is actively engaged in defining its future through a comprehensive strategic planning process designed to propel the college to new heights of excellence, led by a senior team committed to the University's mission.

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