Pillars of Purpose

With your help, we will build a stronger Bluffton, grounded in our values and built for the future.
Stand with Bluffton. Support Stability. Nurture Compassion. Spark Hope. Build Trust.

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We Need You

We’re calling on alumni, families, and friends to come together—united by purpose and guided by the same pillars that will carry Bluffton forward.

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Strengthening our foundation

Stability

Building trust through transparency, integrity and meaningful relationships that unites the community.

Fostering long-term stability provides the foundation for growth, innovation and student success.

Trust

Building trust through transparency, integrity and meaningful relationships that unites the community.

Empowering our future

Hope

Moyer Center at the Bluffton University Nature Preserve

Empowering students and alumni to pursue purpose, build confidence and shape a brighter future.

Compassion

Bible from the Mennonite Historical Collection

Supporting everyone with care, resilience and service, to create a community where everyone thrives.

NEWS STORIES

Inauguration

Bluffton University makes a historic announcement, naming Dr. J. Alexander the 11th president of the institution effective Aug. 1, 2025.

Meaningful impact

Colleges of Distinction recognizes Bluffton for its commitment to experiential education, including collaborative projects, student research and global learning.

Knowlton Scholarship Grant

Bluffton University is honored to be the recipient of a $500,000 grant payable over the next five years. The grant is provided by The Austin E. Knowlton Foundation.