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!
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.”