Bluffton University

Reflection and Responsibilities

Logan Daugherty '27, a biology and chemistry double major from Bradford, Ohio, took part in the EMU Washington Semester program, gaining hands-on experience in a nonprofit medical clinic.

Hands-on Insight

Trevor King '28, a medical laboratory science major from Wauseon, Ohio, spent his summer gaining hands-on insight into healthcare through Bluffton University's Summer Discovery Grant program.

Quantum Summer School

Anthony Adams '26, a mathematics major with a computer science minor from Cleveland, Ohio, spent a week immersed in the world of quantum physics through the West Virginia University Quantum Summer School.

Canvas to Conservation

Through the EMU Washington Semester, Jones participated in an immersive two-month experience that combined environmental work, cross-cultural learning and communal living.

Small Campus Connections

Jamie Baker, a criminal justice major, enjoys the closeness of the Bluffton campus community and friendships created along the way.

Handwritten appreciation

Lillian Wakefield '28, a business and sports management double major, knew with confidence she wanted to come to Bluffton simply from a handwritten welcome letter she received.

Connections beyond the court

From basketball to early fieldwork, Kenzea Townsend feels prepared for a career in teaching with the guidance of mentors, supportive coaches and welcoming campus community at Bluffton.

Surrounded by Support

President's Ambassador Keylee Goerss found Bluffton to be a welcoming place that supported her goals of becoming an educator.

More than a number

Jordan Croy, a middle childhood education major, appreciates the relationship building at Bluffton at the close community on campus.

Prepared for Life

Gabby Green, a biology and pre-med major, feels her classes at Bluffton are preparing her for service in the medical field.

Creative Personal Connections

Liz Crites appreciates the small class sizes that Bluffton offers, allowing her to build life-long friendships and receive personalized support from faculty and staff.

Mentally Fortified

President's Ambassador Jake McCoy has found academic, mental and spiritual support at Bluffton thanks to caring faculty, staff and coaches.

Fostering Trust

Hannah Wood, president's ambassador and pre-physical therapy major, knows the importance of building trust to better help others. Through PT, she hopes to help others build better quality of life through wellness.

Achieving Dreams

President's Ambassador Gage Gleespen '27 feels the small class sizes and faculty support are putting him on the path to success during his time at Bluffton.

Fueling Future Potential

Lauren Leslie came to Bluffton not only to play sports but also to explore the connection between nutrition and athletic wellness.

Support to Succeed

President's Ambassador Halee McDade has a passion for teaching others that is fostered by the support system of faculty, staff and coaches at Bluffton.

Building connections

Emily (Huxman '17) Hilty, the new development and alumni relations coordinator, plans to use her background in event planning to create opportunities for people to connect.

Encouraging mentors

Devyn Milburn is pushed to reach his full potential by his coaches, faculty and staff. The business administration major now serves as a President's Ambassador.

Based on research

With a passion for science, President's Ambassador Trevor King took a deep look at career options and discovered Medical Laboratory Science.

Following footsteps

President's Ambassador Saniyah Terry came to Bluffton for volleyball, and stayed for the community.

Standing up for what's right

Advocating for others through government is the goal for sociology major and President's Ambassador Courtney Benton.

Understanding others

President's Ambassador Tyler Forest found Bluffton to be a place where you can be who you are, while also learning about other's perspectives.

Helping others

Athletic injuries led Cade Price to embrace the benefits of exercise, and a double major in exercise science and strength and conditioning.

Problem solver

Bluffton University President's Ambassador Colton Rinehart looks to use his math and science skills to solve problems.

Welcoming community

From day one, President's Ambassador Brooklyn Pfeiffer found Bluffton to be a great place to be.

Embracing opportunities

Attending a small college opened many opportunities for involvement for President's Ambassador Coen North.

Well-rounded skills

Unconventional double major combines business and creative writing passions for President's Ambassador Adeline Thorn.

Necessary detours

It's kind of full circle working as an admissions counselor. I get to help students who might be in the exact spot I was--uncertain, exploring and trying to figure it all out."

Dorm Dudes

Dorm Dudes, a sports memorabilia business, has grown in a Bluffton residence hall room. Jackson Clark and Drew Ireland are combining their love for sports, business and social media.

Zane Sarcheck

Zane Sarcheck is the intern for campus ministries, office of student engagement and the CCV, where he posts social media content and organizes campus events.

Importance of nutrition

"Medical Nutrition Therapy has been the most helpful class when it comes to clinical work. We've learned how nutrition can impact chronic diseases, like diabetes and cardiovascular disease."

Accounting intern

A spring accounting internship at SumiRiko Ohio Inc. will extend into the summer for Jimmy Clingman, an accounting major who plays basketball for the Beavers.

Athlete, teacher, coach

Sean Brock is well on his way to becoming a teacher and coach. He served as a student-basketball coach, student taught at Ottawa Elementary and is a baseball player.

Rewarding profession

More than ride alongs, criminal justice major Aaron Archer '25 gained experience identifying suspicious vehicles in preparation for a career in law enforcement.

Life-long goal

Abby Cover '28, a nursing major, has gained hands-on experience. She has worked in a variety of settings, including as a nurse aid at Shawnee Manor.

Learning and doing

Middle childhood education major Annie Mendenhall appreciates the experiential learning opportunities throughout her four years at Bluffton.

From Player to Coach

This is the most supporting group of faculty, staff and coaches that I have come across. They have been the biggest mentors and are like family now."

Gaining experience

Making blood slides and conducting canine dissections were just some of the experiences gained by Alexis Rippel '27 during a summer internship with Charles River Laboratories.

Exploring London

Junior Jordyn Garmatter fulfilled her cross-cultural requirement by studying and embracing the local theatre scene during a semester in London.

Displaying resilience

At Crossroads [Crisis Center} we don't see our residents as victims or survivors, just as people. The residents are more than just what has happened to them."

Immersion experience

Fulfilling a graduation requirement. And having fun doing it. A semester in Mexico for Coen North leads to competition in javelin and tennis, and of course classes.

The Cuts reopens

Thanks to Edward Hardaway '23, MAEd '26 The Cuts at Bluffton, an on-campus hair salon/barbershop staffed by hairstylists from FreshNFaded, is open for Bluffton and Findlay students.

Full circle at F.A.S.T.

A former athlete at F.A.S.T. training facility, exercise science and strength and conditioning double major Josh Webster returned as an intern and part-time trainer.

Not an internship

"This program allows you to gain experience working as an RN before getting your BSN, which has been really helpful."

Digital marketing

Aidan Smith developed practical skills in digital content creation and analytics during his summer internship. He created and managed social media content and implemented strategies to enhance audience engagement.

Working a bowl game

This experience taught me to not to cut myself short. If you don't take the extra step and put yourself out there, you can miss out on great experiences,"

Learn and network

Nevin Robson helped facilitate basketball camps and tournaments as a summer intern at Run the Show.

Meeting needs

Senior Mara Ruhlen says TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is a growing field. She is excited to make a difference in this field.

Police academy bound

With a degree in criminal justice, Ethan Beringer '24 entered the master's of social work program, interned in an adult probation office and plans to enroll in the police academy.

Intern to employee

“The classes here have expanded my knowledge exponentially, specifically microeconomics and macroeconomics. I have grown in my interpersonal communication skills too. I’m able to communicate more effectively.”

Career discernment

A $1,500 Summer Discovery Grant allowed Kayla Nartker to interview and observe English teachers and teachers in Catholic schools to explore career opportunities.

Ministry internship

A middle childhood education major, Drew Snipes worked with youth and planned events during a summer internship at Grace Fellowship in Pickerington, Ohio.

Job offer in hand

Imani Smith-Enamorado '25, a medical laboratory science major from Middletown, Ohio, has been working in a laboratory and has a job waiting for her once she graduates.

Sport management

Being at Bluffton, having small class sizes and professors who actually care and want to help us figure out what we want to do, has really helped me succeed."

Dentistry experience

A $1,500 Summer Discovery Grant gave biology major Addie Hilden the opportunity to confirm her career choice and gain needed observation hours for dental school.

Semester abroad

I always knew I wanted to study abroad at some point during my college career. Bluffton made it really easy to fulfill my dream of traveling to Spain."

Finding her way

These internships allowed me to take on a leadership role. I also learned adaptability and discipline, two very important things when working in the criminal justice field."

Passing it on

Kenny Schneider '24, a former Bluffton student-athlete himself, will work to raise funds for the athletics department in his new role as development associate for athletics and community relations.

Transferable skills

"Being able to understand that we can have differences and be from different areas and still be able to coexist and live together can create a better, beautiful world."

Building coaching skills

Hazem Sobhy, a master of business administration student and men's soccer graduate assistant coach from Cairo, Egypt, spent his summer working with the Columbus Crew, a professional soccer team.

Mission and education

A summer teaching children about Jesus and feeling included was just one more experience preparing Paige Smith for a career as an intervention specialist.

Content creator

Social media content creator Caleb Foltz expanded his skills as a summer assistant in the Bluffton public relations office.

Competitive internship

Hannah Plesac was one of only six students chosen for a summer dietetics internship at Purdue University. This internship provided practical instruction in Purdue's dining operations.

Prepared for life

Double major leads to options for business administration/sports management student and soccer goalkeeper Zachary Johnson.

Inspired by her sister

Watching her sister struggle with a chronic illness inspired Chloe Griffin to choose a major in pre-med.

Built-in support system

Pre-physical therapy major Justin Maurer appreciates the support of faculty, staff, coaches and his fellow baseball players.

Transfer student welcomed

When Grace Beck of Lima was looking to transfer to a school closer to home, she found a welcoming community at Bluffton University.

For the love of sport

An affinity toward business and athletics led to a double major in business administration and sports management for junior Joshua Crusey.

Professors who care

More than figures in an ivory tower, graphic design major Mya Vernon found Bluffton professors to be caring and challenging.

Growth

Marketing major Dylan Fenbert experiences personal growth on Bluffton's campus while he gains the skills to market and grow companies.

Early field experience

Education majors get experience in the classroom early and often. Primary Education (P-5) major and President's Ambassador Lauren Case appreciates this opportunity.

Pursuing dreams

Dreams of playing collegiate baseball and preparing for a career guiding tweens has become reality for Drew Snipes, Bluffton baseball utility player and middle-school education major.

Embracing opportunities

The ability to form connections with your professors is just one of the benefits of a small campus, according to Madelyn Renner, nutrition and dietetics major and President's Ambassador.

Providing support

Working with children who need extra support is a passion for education student Jordan Hemmelgarn. A President's Ambassador, she appreciates the support provided by faculty, coaches and staff.

Small community

President's Ambassador and criminal justice/social work double major Noah Macke appreciates Bluffton's tight-knit community.

Helping others

Helping children communicate clearly is a goal for President's Ambassador Gracie Christensen, a speech-language pathology and audiology major from Alger, Ohio.

Health through diet

Learning to manage diabetes through diet led to a major in Nutrition and Dietetics for President's Ambassador and international student Adriana Rodriguez from Honduras.

Feeling at home

Josh Webster chose Bluffton University for its friendly, supportive atmosphere. The goal for this President's Ambassador is a career in athletic training.

Future educator

Following family footsteps brought Kayla Nartker to Bluffton and to the education department. She greets campus guests as a President's Ambassador.

President's Ambassador

As a President's Ambassador, Serenity Sites will work to recruit prospective students, welcome guests to campus and engage with alumni and donors.

Calculus tutor

Cael Rose '26, a math major from St. Paris, Ohio, is doing his part to foster a sense of community on campus by tutoring in the Learning Resource Center.

Sprinting to the future

"I have the Boston Marathon, then graduation, the cross-cultural trip and then a few days later I start my master's classes."

Relating to struggles

Having overcome struggles with math as a child, Morgan Deffenbaugh, a primary P-5 education/intervention specialist major, is now helping teach the Basic Math class.

First-year teaching

First year classroom experience required for all education majors confirmed for Ashley Kloeker her desire to teach. However, she realized her true passion is in connecting with older students.

Student success

Director of Student Success Christy Garmatter will build relationships through the Day One Ready process for incoming students and the Bluffton 360 platform for current students.

Online MSW meets needs

"The discussions in class, whether they're with the professors or the other students, are so beneficial to helping solidify the material we are reading and learning."

Mascots revealed

"It was a diverse group, but we came together even though we were working with people outside of our normal friend groups. Working with them secretly was really fun."

Cross cultural x2

"Originally, I was only going to go for six months. My Spanish was improving a lot, but I wasn't as fluent as I was hoping to be so that's when I started to wonder if I could do this again."

Teaching in ministry

Caitlin Bennett '24 started at Bluffton as an intervention specialist major but ultimately found her vocation in ministry rather than education.

Chicago internship

Trin Borgman is considering a career in school social work but will further explore her options with social work field experience at the Chicago Center for Urban Life and Culture.

First MND cohort

"I'm learning so much more about the field of dietetics in general and what you will need to know as a dietitian."

Art and writing major

Basil Gates, an inspiring graphic novel author/illustrator gains experience as an art and writing major and member of literary journal editorial team.

Paid internship

Anton Miller is a paid intern for Refuge 461, a spiritual formation organization organized by Marcella Ciccotelli, a United Methodist Church pastor.

Future engineer

"The one-on-one work is a lot of help. It's a lot easier to talk to your professor when you have an issue. We can prepare and talk about my future."

Chemistry and coaching

A future as a science teacher and coach was confirmed for chemistry major J.T. Taviano by his student teaching experience and serving as a volunteer football coach.

Pre-PT internship

"It's very interesting. I'm learning new exercises people can do and the way you can manipulate one exercise to target completely different muscle groups."

Second-place ceramic

Rosanna Barber's pit-fired vase "Trial by Night" won second place at the Findlay Art League's Ceramic Show. TR Steiner, ceramics instructor, took home Best of Show.

Experience in the lab

“I’m getting a lot of experience. I’m learning about the tests, why we’re running them, what they’re for and what you can assume based on the results.”

A quest to help people

Originally a nursing major, Cheyanne Bolden switched to psychology because she likes learning about how people work. Then a summer experience led her to add a major in social work.

Filling a need

"Especially being African American, the kids need you. People with backgrounds similar to you need you because yours is a face that's not common in the teaching profession."

A summer in DC

Olivia Daugherty '24, a communication and media major, spent the summer in Washington, D.C., as a Climate Change Ambassador for the Anabaptist Climate Collaborative

Helping others succeed

Ella Meyers '26, an intervention specialist major, isn't waiting until graduation to start helping people with disabilities. She is working now with clients to meet their personal goals.

Sports broadcasting

Andrew Collinsworth '25 works as a student assistant in Bluffton's public relations office developing social media content and creating visuals such as game-day graphics.

Building an app

"There was one point I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to do it. I messaged Dr. Mullins and she was, 'No, we have this.' That gave me the confidence to continue."

Intro to logistics

"Anything from hazmats to groceries. They move absolutely everything... You see semis out on the road... Now, I wonder what they're moving. It changes your perspective."

Gaining confidence

"People with drug addiction often find themselves in the criminal justice system, so having educational background in criminal justice as well as psychology will help me to help them."

Grab every opportunity

"If somebody suggests you do something at Bluffton, take their advice and do it." Advice from Jackson Clark, a business administration and marketing double major.

More than sisters

Roommates. Teammates. And yes, sisters. Brittney and Karley Ramirez create their home away from home at Bluffton.

Her future is clear

It's optometry-based and looks into how nutrition effects the health of the eye." A research project mentored by Bluffton professor of biology.

Social work internship

We're doing a lot of trauma informed care and a lot of activities around emotional regulation, but sometimes we just hang out with the kids. Other times, there's a parent-child activity."

Then to find a major

Before I even talked to anyone on campus, it just felt like home. As soon as I got out of the parking lot, I was like 'this is it.'"

Welcome to Bluffton

When Emily Buss '25 visited Bluffton University in high school, the campus community fit all her requirements--it was close to family, offered her major and provided a friendly environment.

Freelance designer

Graphic design major Matt DeRitter runs two graphic design businesses, MDR Designs, to develop logos and brand guidelines, and MRDR Graphics, which focuses on racing graphics.

Campus leader

I visited in the middle of July and decided let's give this a try. I went to the last orientation, and I was like, 'yep, I'm coming here.' I've loved it ever since."

Exploring choices

Social work major Katie Fleshman originally pursued accounting. But the major never really felt right. Then, a comment from a professor led Fleshman to further explore her choice.

Go where you are happy

Kennedy Parker '25, a communication and media major and two-sport athlete, transferred to Bluffton after a frustrating first year at a different university.

Figuring it out

Heather Sauder was initially stuck between an elementary education or accounting major. Now that she's chosen education, she's pondering between a TESOL or traditional classroom.

Teaching peace

It's been a successful start to the [Teaching Peace to Children] program. We are planning to duplicate it in the fall. It's important to familiarize children with these topics."

Competitive internship

It's a once in a lifetime opportunity. It's all paid. They're even paying for my living expenses. It's a full-time job doing something I actually want to do!"

Making history fun

Kyle Jolliff '26, a history major, confirmed his vocation by shadowing teachers at Ada High School as a first-year student. He gained additional experience by substitute teaching.

Purpose in the ER

After gaining experience in the Blanchard Valley Health System emergency room, nursing major Lindsey Shaw confirmed her occupational fit.

Support for med school

Caleb Bell received a $5,000 award supporting future physicians. The Dr. John Kraft Award is a loan which is canceled upon completion of the first year of medical school.

Solar Punk sci-fi

Deborah Yoder '23 earned departmental honors authoring science fiction short stories. "The Water Collectors" addresses issues such as sustainability and climate change through an optimistic lens.

Making an impact

The hardest goodbye came on the last day of student teaching for Ella Wiley, elementary education graduate. She gained experience dealing with difficult situations and knowing when to be stern.

Nonprofit field

Sarah Woods wanted to pursue a business degree but was unsure what direction it would lead her. After completing four internships, she now is focused on nonprofit management.

Consistency is key

Business is all about what you put into it. How much work you’re willing to do… [At my internship,] they’ve done a good job emphasizing what it takes to succeed.”

SI assistant

The internship is teaching me about how open my communication needs to be just so that I can get my job done and make everyone else's job easier, too."

Marketing success

Andrea Peralta Morales '23, an international student from Tegucigalpa, Honduras, was introduced to marketing through her family's business. She is honing her skills through multiple internships.

Football intern

Grace Fillinger's '23 ultimate goal is becoming an athletic director, but after her internship she developed an interest in recruiting and could see herself as a recruiter after graduation.

US Marshal intern

We want to see the world as a peaceful place, but some individuals have bad tendencies. It’s good to know there are good people who can handle these situations.”

More than observing

Carson Kindred gained practical knowledge, including therapy and rehabilitation experience, from an internship with the Findlay High School strength and conditioning football coach.

Support for the future

I felt like I was another athletic trainer. Every time we traveled to another school where there was a graduate program, [I was] introduced to their trainers as a prospective student."

Cardiac health

Sydney Zinkon gained hands-on experience as an intern in the cardiac pulmonary rehabilitation unit working with patients who had asthma or lasting issues due to COVID 19.

Remote internships

International student Sarah Rivera Rios '23 from Honduras gained academic credit while supporting small businesses and women leadership. She gained social media marketing experience through two remote internships.

Future in coaching

Something unexpected Sammi Urban learned during the internship was the amount of time each college coach invests in their program from scheduling, budgeting, and everything in between.

It can now be told

Perhaps one of the most tightly guarded secrets at Bluffton is the identities of J. Denny and Jenny Beaver. Who were in the mascot suits in 2022-23?

Rolling in the dough

It’s one thing to see it in class, but it’s another thing to actually see it in an actual workplace setting, it all makes sense when put together.”

A foot in the door

Rachel Hellman '23, got her foot in the door at The Met during her Learning in Community class when she met the owner, Robert Nelson.

Reducing the stigma

I have always been interested in the human mind. When I originally came in undecided, I took Introduction to Psychology and became even more interested in it.”

A taste of reality

Internships on and off-campus provide additional understanding for Eli Grieser, a business administration/marketing double major.

Paid internship to job offer

A paid marketing internship with Toledo software company Double A Solutions may lead to a full-time job for Dec. 22 graduate Theri Phetlhu.

Broadcast news

Olivia (Lou) Westcott '23, a convergent media major, interned with WLIO-TV in Lima, Ohio to confirm her interests of pursuing a career in broadcast news.

God's hands and feet

A summer internship introduced senior marketing major Ella Zaborowski to opportunities in nonprofit organizations.

Digital animation

Sara Poiry '23, has the end goal of working at Disney and recognizes that the more experience they get, the better chance they have at succeeding.

Runs in the family

Caleb Mikesell's family is full of teachers. Many are also Bluffton graduates. In fact, Caleb will be a fifth-generation teacher and a fourth generation Bluffton graduate.

Kan Du internship

I realized my passion was helping people. I think that art is a medium that is not used enough for helping people be able to express themselves and open up."

Trained for CPR

"I've been certified for the past two years. I just reacted really quickly, without a thought if this was my place or not; I just did it."

Communication skills

"Not everyone understands math. As a future educator, I need to be able to explain things in different ways for different people. Some students need more from you than others."

Using numbers

During summer 2022, Michael Stammen worked 40 hours a week for a paid business internship at SumiRiko Ohio; a position he has continued part-time this fall.

Criminal justice

“I hadn’t really thought about working with juveniles when I decided to pursue criminal justice, but the reading and mentoring program broadened my horizons.”

Alaskan wilderness

Laura Irwin ’23, a music education major, spent 30 days in the Alaskan wilderness with no technology or electricity. Instead, she relied on skills learned and connections formed.

Job shadowing

A $1,500 Summer Discovery Grant allowed biology major Shelby Stammen to shadow dentists in the Lima area. Shadowing experience is a requirement to apply to dental schools.

Hometown intern

Maalik Tucker '23, a management major, let his roots run deep when he returned to his hometown for an internship with the Fostoria High School athletic department this summer.

A medical scribe

You get to see a lot of things. You help to organize and create patient charts, so it speeds up the doctors' work. It ends up benefiting both of us."

Drawn to heart care

Lilly Cameron '23, a nursing major, is gaining valuable experience as a clinical technician at Cleveland Clinic's main campus in a cardiovascular intensive care unit.

Functional nutrition

"I learned [during my internship] that as a dietitian you have to be really involved in the community. There is a lot of outreach and engagement."

PR and marketing skills

“Planning is good, but never plan for it to happen as planned. You have to be on your toes because plans will change.” - Ohio State Fair intern

Path confirmed

Nash Morgan '22, a criminal justice and psychology major, spent the summer preparing for a career in law. Morgan completed internships with a common pleas court and a village police department.

Klinger gains experience

This summer, Grant Klinger '25, a medical laboratory science major from Bluffton, Ohio, confirmed his career goals and gained hands-on experience in his field.

Chung Aims to Teach

Alexa Chung '25, a Delphos, Ohio, native, is heading toward her own future in the classroom as a middle childhood education major at Bluffton University.

Professional experience

Genoa Arling '23, a social work and psychology student at Bluffton University, says it's a cliché answer, but she chose her majors because "I just want to help people."

Heiing Finds a Fit

Bluffton University's Noah Heiing '24, a communication and media major from Delphos, Ohio, wants high school students to understand it's okay if they don't have life figured out at 18.

A New, Better Path

Payton Stephens '23, a writing and communication and media double major from Lebanon, Ohio, came to Bluffton with the goal of seeing her name in print.

Foster MSO President

Karl Foster '24, a sport and recreation leadership major from Detroit, Mich., chose Bluffton University because "from my first visit, it felt like home."

Henry Internship

Peyton Henry '23, a marketing and business administration double major from Leipsic, Ohio, is learning through experience as a human resources intern at Wannemacher Total Logistics.

Lisan Gains Experience

Californian Joshua Lisan never expected to live in Ohio, but the decision is leading him to the career of his dreams. He spent the 2021-22 academic year completing a dietetic internship with Bluffton University.

Research at Berkeley

Ermias Assefa '22, a mathematics major and computer science minor from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, will complete research at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory this summer.

Experiences in Archives

Since her first year at Bluffton University, Hannah Stevanus '23 has been working in the library archives as an opportunity to develop experience for her major in history.

Headed to medical school

Ben Heck, a 2022 pre-med, chemistry and physics graduate, is the latest recipient of the Dr. John Kraft Award at Bluffton University

Hunter McCafferty

Bluffton University student Hunter McCafferty '23, a primary P-5 education major and coaching minor from Bremen, Ohio, juggled his studies while also being involved on campus.

Statewide honor

I feel honored for all of the opportunities Bluffton has given me. I feel if I wouldn't have come here, I wouldn't have experienced all these great things"

Using TESOL skills

Anneliese Horner, TESOL major, will establish an English club and work as an assistant English teacher in Palestine for 11 months following graduation.

Semester abroad

It was challenging at times... But I decided the more comfortable I become at being uncomfortable, the more I'll get to experience in life."

Dayton Dragons Intern

Madison Baker '22, a marketing and sport management double major, developed new skills as a paid, sport management summer intern for the semi-professional Dayton Dragons baseball.

Finding untold stories

Even though we weren't as successful as some other colleges in getting [Japanese American] students here [during WWII], I thought it was amazing that the college never stopped trying."

Spring break service

Nine Bluffton students spent mornings during spring break converting an underutilized kitchen in Camden, N.J., into a coffee shop. In the afternoon, they mentored children.

Shares her School Spirit

Kelly Armentrout '24, an exercise science major and double minor in coaching and wellness. She finds herself bringing the school spirit she developed in high school to her university activities.

Plenty of competition

To be honest, Zachariah Boch '24, a business administration and sport management double major from Lancaster, Ohio, wasn't planning to come to Bluffton University.

Multicultural grad assistant

I feel like people are being more vocal about issues on campus, and the university is willing to have those hard conversation with the student body. It's very, very good."

Discovering her passion

A service experience at a Mississippi homeless shelter led former communication major Risa Fukaya ’22, an international student from Zushi, Japan, to a social work major.

New campus pastor

Chalsi (Eastman) Campbell, graduated from Bluffton in 2012 as a religion major with a focus on youth ministry. Now, she's back to support students as the campus pastor.

Voice over artist

After a semester studying at Nashville's Contemporary Music Center, senior music major Alex Rose is recording their first paid voice over role while finishing up classes.

Finding her passion

I have a lot of support here at Bluffton. I am very lucky that I found people who support me, my ideas and what I want for my future."

Passing it on

When senior Austin Hernandez thinks back to a pivotal time in life, he recalls running track in high school. His goal is to become a coach, to encourage his students as he was encouraged.

What recruiters want

The internship was really helpful to learn what coaches look for in a recruit. It's more than just skills, a recruit must show he or she is hardworking and loves the game."

Confidence through internship

Luisa Rivera '22, a business administration and marketing double major from Yoro, Honduras, with a concentration in international business put her extra studies to good use during a fall 2021 internship.

Worth the audition

Music Performing Scholar scholarship helps Kayden Cardell prepare for a career in the classroom

Dream internship

It's really huge to have internship experience on your resume, and the people I worked with [at Marathon] genuinely wanted to help me learn."

NASW representative

The National Association of Social Workers is a membership that when you get involved, it offers resources and helps you stay up to date with social issues around the world,"

Julia Gibson

Julia Gibson, a double major in accounting and business administration, immersed herself in a learning experience at Speedway Corporate Headquarters.

Nathaniel DeWeese

Bluffton student finds his passion through internship experience with State Auto Insurance.

Nathan DeWeese

Grace Branson

Grace Branson explores criminal law during summer internship experience.

Hope Nixon

Hope Nixon '22, a nutrition and dietetics major from Johnstown, Ohio, spent 10 weeks with Purdue University's Department of Nutrition Science this summer.

NSF-funded research

It was quite fascinating because I come from Africa. Solar power is an efficient way to produce electricity. It would be very good if I was able to bring this research back home."

Caitlyn Renner

Meet Caitlyn Renner, a speech-language pathology and audiology major from Cairo, Ohio.

Carina DiMarco

Meet Carina DiMarco, Intervention Specialist and P-5 Education major from Hartville, Ohio, and President's Ambassador.

Leslie Diaz

Meet Leslie Diaz, graphic design and marketing double major from Chiclayo, Peru, and President's Ambassador.

Jeremy Locklear

Meet Jeremy Locklear, food and nutrition major from Lincoln Park, Mich., and President's Ambassador.

Marissa Hall

Meet Marissa Hall, English major from Avon Lake, Ohio, and President's Ambassador.