Bluffton University news
Academic awards
More than 100 outstanding student scholars received recognition at the Bluffton University Academic Awards and Honors Forum.
Athletic awards
Justin Maurer, Kiley Cline, and supporters Corwin Croy and Rita Dietrich were honored at the Athletics Awards for excellence, dedication and impact.
Protecting immigrants
Mya Vernon '27, a graphic design major, placed first with her speech "Protecting Immigrants Against ICE," in the annual C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest.
Memories of hope
It is through stories of faithfulness, support and resilience that we are reminded of the power we have to navigate the future."
Choir concert
A choral concert, directed by Camille Lively, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 27, in Yoder Recital Hall.
Reader's Theatre
Dr. Melissa Friesen, Mary Nord Ignat and Joseph Ignat will host a Reader's Theatre based on testimony of Jacques d'Auchy d'Auchy from "Martyrs Mirror."
Annual Juried Show
The Grace Albrecht Gallery will display the best works by students at this year's 57th annual juried student exhibit, April 22-May 4, 2025.
Anabaptist remembrances
The importance of critically remembering the foundations of Anabaptism was discussed during the Spiritual Life Week Forum.
Popcorn Falls
Dr. Melissa Friesen, Mary Nord and Joseph Ignat will direct, "Popcorn Falls," at 7:30 p.m. April 3-5 and at 2:30 p.m. April 6 in Ramseyer Auditorium.
Civic Engagement
Dr. Lamar Nisly, professor of English, will present Bluffton's annual Civic Engagement Forum exploring how looking back we can find our way forward.
The Good Life
More than personal fulfillment, Dr. John D. Roth identified the Good Life as being found in relationships, in things that truly matter.
Open house
Alumni, donors, friends, and community members are invited to visit with Bluffton University president Alex Sider and cabinet member Thursday evening, April 10, in Musselman Library.
MCC background
Mennonite Central Committee addresses issues such as racism, immigration and armed conflict and more in 45 countries worldwide. Executive director Eric Kurtz shared about MCC in Forum.
Senior Art Exhibit
Grace Albrecht Gallery will host the senior visual art exhibit, March 10-April 4, 2025. A reception for the artists will be held 1-3 p.m. Sunday, March 16.
Impacts of stats
Join Bishop T. Florence '25 for a presentation on the impact of advanced basketball stats and analytics, exploring his independent study project.
Spiritual life week
Rev. Dr. Maxwell Kennel will explain how the Anabaptist tradition challenges both polarization and neutrality when addressing social problems.
Drawing Near
Bluffton University will host a book celebration with poets Dr. Jeff Gundy, Ruth Naylor, Obi Martin, Shannon McKeehan, Sheri Hostetler and others.
Gaslit Generation
Marathana Prothro, director of general education, will show how social media companies work against their users by nurturing a culture of self-forgetting.
Student leaders
Select Bluffton students receive training in networking, professional development and interviewing as President's Ambassadors. Students chosen to serve as ambassadors in 2025-26 are announced.
Spring cast list
Bluffton University Theatre presents Popcorn Falls, a comedic farce where a town facing bankruptcy tries to save itself by opening a theater.
Historical Insights
Dr. John D. Roth, emeritus professor of history, Goshen College, and project director, Anabaptism at 500 will reflect on tradition's role in uncertain times.
Merger Stopped
Bluffton University was informed that the University of Findlay Board of Trustees voted to not proceed with the merger.
Leadership change
Dr. Jane Wood has resigned from her position as president. Dr. J. Alexander Sider has been appointed as acting president, effective immediately.
Faith into action
Eric Kurtz, executive director, Mennonite Central Committee Great Lakes, will explore how Anabaptists put faith into action throughout the company's history.
Bibles Through Time
Carrie Phillips, director of Musselman Library, will invite attendees to take a closer look at the historical context of the Bibles on exhibit.
Book celebration
Musselman Library's Reading Room will hold "'Anabaptist Community Bible' Book Celebration," at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 9.
Anabaptist Bible
Bluffton University will host "Early Anabaptist Bibles in the Musselman Library Historical Collections," from March 9-23, in Musselman Library's Reading Room.
Chairman named
Ensuring that Bluffton's history, community and unique traditions continue into the future is a goal of Ed Diller '69, chair of the newly formed Bluffton College Foundation.
Foundation launched
Bluffton College Foundation's goal is to invest in educational excellence, infrastructure and innovative initiatives that will ensure Bluffton's legacy is maintained on the Bluffton campus.
Love along the Riley
Shared classes, mutual extracurriculars, random meetings along the path. People meet and fall in love on campus in many ways. However, like the Riley Creek their connection to Bluffton is a constant.
2025 Commencement
Dr. Perry Bush, emeritus professor of history, will address the 125th graduating class during the May 3 Commencement ceremony in Sommer Center.
UF History Forum
Dr. Diana Montague will present "Researching University of Findlay's Growth" on Feb. 25, discussing the university's development from 1983-2019.
Scholarship Winner
Jacob Hoffmann, from Toledo, Ohio, won Bluffton University's full-tuition Presidential Scholarship valued at more than $150,000.
Fall 24' Dean's List
The Fall 2024 Dean's List recognizes students with a GPA of 3.6+ in at least half-time graded courses, with distinction for those achieving 3.75+.
Study trip to Peru
To conclude his sabbatical, Dr. Paul Neufeld Weaver co-led a University of Findlay study trip to Peru. This is an example of collaboration and shared resources between Bluffton and Findlay.