Tiffin University
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| Motto | Sine Audacia Nullum Praemium |
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Motto in English | Without risk, there is no gain |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1888 |
| President | Lillian Schumacher |
| Students | 3,598 (fall 2023)[1] |
| Undergraduates | 2,669 (fall 2023)[1] |
| Postgraduates | 929 (fall 2023)[1] |
| Location | , U.S. |
| Campus | Suburban 130 acres (53 ha) |
| Colors | Green and gold |
| Nickname | Dragons |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II - G-MAC |
| Mascot | Blaze the Dragon |
| Website | www |
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Tiffin University is a private university in Tiffin, Ohio, United States. It was founded in 1888.[2]
History
[edit]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
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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.[1]
Accreditation
[edit]Tiffin University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Campus life
[edit]Tiffin's main campus is 130 acres (52.6 ha) is located on the west side of Tiffin, within a half mile of downtown Tiffin.
Architecture
[edit]The campus environment includes over 25 buildings blending traditional historic and modern structures.
Greek life
[edit]Tiffin University's Greek life includes:[3]
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Fraternities
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Sororities
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Athletics
[edit]The Tiffin Dragons compete in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC).
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Men's sports
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Women's sports
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Notable alumni
[edit]- Boris Bede, professional football player[4]
- Rex Damschroder, member of Ohio House of Representatives[5]
- Greg Freeman, professional football player[6]
- Gary R. Heminger, president and CEO of Marathon Petroleum[7][8]
- Chris Ivory, professional football player[9]
- Walt Jean, professional football player[10]
- Joe Macko, professional baseball player[11]
- Jeffrey McClain, member of the Ohio House of Representatives [12]
- Antonio Pipkin, professional football player[13]
- David Singleton, basketball head coach of Indonesian Basketball League side, Prawira Bandung[14]
- Nate Washington, professional football player[15]
- George Whitfield, Jr., college and professional football coach[16]
- Sandra Williams, member of the Ohio House of Representatives [17]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Institution Data Profile - Tiffin University". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
- ^ Oliver Jr., J (2003). Cradles of Conscience. Kent, OH: Kent State University Press.
- ^ "Greek Life". Tiffin University. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
- ^ "Argos sign kicker/punter Boris Bede to extension". CFL.ca. December 31, 2020. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ "Rex Arthur Damschroder". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 31, 2015.
- ^ "Tiffin University Athletics - 1998 Class". Gotiffindragons.com. July 24, 1996. Archived from the original on July 9, 2015. Retrieved July 31, 2015.
- ^ Gary R. Heminger. "Gary R. Heminger: Executive Profile & Biography - Businessweek". Investing.businessweek.com. Archived from the original on March 31, 2014. Retrieved July 31, 2015.
- ^ "Marathon Petroleum Corporation - Gary R. Heminger". Marathonpetroleum.com. Retrieved July 31, 2015.
- ^ "Chris Ivory Stats, News, Videos, Highlights, Pictures, Bio - New York Jets - ESPN". Espn.go.com. March 22, 1988. Retrieved July 31, 2015.
- ^ "Walt Jean Past Stats, Statistics, History, and Awards". databaseFootball.com. Retrieved July 31, 2015.
- ^ "Tiffin University Athletics - 2010 Class". Gotiffindragons.com. Archived from the original on August 17, 2015. Retrieved July 31, 2015.
- ^ "Jeffrey McClain". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 31, 2015.
- ^ "Tiffin University QB Pipkin signs with Cardinals". advertiser-tribune.com. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ "asiabasket profile". basketball.asia. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
- ^ Fann, Joe. "Tennessee Titans: Nate Washington". Titansonline.com. Retrieved July 31, 2015.
- ^ "QB guru George Whitfield's resume called into question in report". FOX Sports. June 4, 2014. Retrieved July 31, 2015.
- ^ "Sandra Williams". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 31, 2015.
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