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Tiffin University

Private university in Tiffin, Ohio, US

Summary

Private university in Tiffin, Ohio, US

Field	Value
name	Tiffin University
image	Tiffin_University_seal.png
image_size	150
motto	Sine Audacia Nullum Praemium
mottoeng	Without risk, there is no gain
established
type	Private university
president	Lillian Schumacher
city	Tiffin, Ohio
country	U.S.
students	3,598 (fall 2023)
undergrad	2,669 (fall 2023)
postgrad	929 (fall 2023)
campus	Suburban
130 acre
athletics_affiliations	NCAA Division II - G-MAC
sports_nickname	Dragons
colors	Green and gold
mascot	Blaze the Dragon
website
logo	Tiffin University logo.svg
logo_size	200

130 acre

Tiffin University is a private university in Tiffin, Ohio, United States. It was founded in 1888.

History

Tiffin University began as a Commercial College, affiliated for 30 years with Heidelberg College, as a financially independent and separate division. It taught the business courses typically found in the popular commercial colleges of the day.

After breaking with Heidelberg College in 1917, the institution relocated to downtown Tiffin. Then developed a full four-year curriculum, added graduate programs, and has been accredited.

Academics

Tiffin University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in various on-campus, off-campus, and online formats. Tiffin University consists of three academic schools: the School of Arts & Sciences, the School of Business, and the School of Criminal Justice & Social Sciences. The Richard C. Pfeiffer Library houses a growing collection of books supporting the university's curriculum. The library is a member of OPAL and OhioLink, which provides online access to a vast collection of books, eBooks, and databases and books from any of the 90 other libraries. The average student-to-teacher ratio is 15:1.

As of 2023, the university enrolled about 3,600 students. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Campus life

Tiffin's main campus is 130 acre is located on the west side of Tiffin, within a half mile of downtown Tiffin.

Architecture

The campus environment includes over 25 buildings blending traditional historic and modern structures.

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Greek life

Tiffin University's Greek life includes:

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Phi Theta Pi	Alpha Iota
Theta Eta Omicron	Pi Tau Rho
	Zeta Pi Beta

Athletics

Main article: Tiffin Dragons

The Tiffin Dragons compete in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC). The university has competitive teams in | baseball, basketball, cross country, esports, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and wrestling.

Notable alumni

Boris Bede, professional football player
Rex Damschroder, member of Ohio House of Representatives
Greg Freeman, professional football player
Gary R. Heminger, president and CEO of Marathon Petroleum
Chris Ivory, professional football player
Walt Jean, professional football player
Joe Macko, professional baseball player
Jeffrey McClain, member of the Ohio House of Representatives
Antonio Pipkin, professional football player
David Singleton, basketball head coach of Indonesian Basketball League side, Prawira Bandung
Nate Washington, professional football player
George Whitfield, Jr., college and professional football coach
Sandra Williams, member of the Ohio House of Representatives

References

"Institution Data Profile - Tiffin University". National Center for Education Statistics.
Oliver Jr., J (2003). Cradles of Conscience. Kent, OH: Kent State University Press.
"Greek Life". Tiffin University.
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"Rex Arthur Damschroder". Ballotpedia.
(July 24, 1996). "Tiffin University Athletics - 1998 Class". Gotiffindragons.com.
Gary R. Heminger. "Gary R. Heminger: Executive Profile & Biography - Businessweek". Investing.businessweek.com.
"Marathon Petroleum Corporation - Gary R. Heminger". Marathonpetroleum.com.
(March 22, 1988). "Chris Ivory Stats, News, Videos, Highlights, Pictures, Bio - New York Jets - ESPN". Espn.go.com.
"Walt Jean Past Stats, Statistics, History, and Awards". databaseFootball.com.
"Tiffin University Athletics - 2010 Class". Gotiffindragons.com.
"Jeffrey McClain". Ballotpedia.
"Tiffin University QB Pipkin signs with Cardinals".
"asiabasket profile". basketball.asia.
Fann, Joe. "Tennessee Titans: Nate Washington". Titansonline.com.
(June 4, 2014). "QB guru George Whitfield's resume called into question in report". FOX Sports.
"Sandra Williams". Ballotpedia.

Wikipedia Source

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