Beavers All
I'm a Beaver. You're a Beaver. We’re Beavers All. And when we get together, we do
the Beaver Call.
B E A - V E R Beavers. Beavers. Go Beavers!
Bluffton has been known as The Beavers since the late 1920s when long-time coach A.C.
Burcky noted that Beavers are resourceful, accomplish more with less (“works with
twigs, building up large things from small”) and work to leave the world a better
place (“never does things any worse than its ancestors did.”)
Let us celebrate the many ways that we are Beavers All!
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.
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.