We’re embarking on a campaign that will give our students access to the best facilities, the latest technology and the means to explore deeper. With the combination of these new resources and the focus of our students, we can propel our university forward in fields like math, health science, education and more.
But We Need You
Because innovation is nothing without the people who invest and bring it to life.
Progress Tracker
$25 Million of $26 Million goal
Move Bluffton Forward
A Place that Inspires...
The Austin E. Knowlton Science Center will provide a place for Bluffton students to be inspired in a state-of-the-art facility designed for experiential learning.
Innovation Grants...
Innovation grants will support cross-disciplinary collaboration as well as student and faculty research opportunities.
Sustain Bluffton's Legacy
Boundless Potential...
Bluffton Fund provides the resources to recruit and retain high-quality faculty and students.
Invest in Success...
Endowment is an investment in student success by strengthening Bluffton's financial position and sustaining programs.
PEOPLE who make Bluffton special
Casey Clark '19
Casey Clark '19, a biology major from Lima, Ohio, will further her interest in orthopedics following graduation. The senior was recently accepted into Marietta College's physician's assistant program.
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Making a difference
"I want to make a difference and do something different every single day. With nursing you get that." Sophomore Paige Lawhorn is doing just that as an STNA working at a nursing home near campus.
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Keyon Camden
Keyon Camden started as a music major but realized his calling was in helping others in a more direct way. Transitioning to social work, for him, was the best decision he's made in college.
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Environmental sociology
"I'm looking at the effects of waste--especially paper waste--how it biodegrades, and then I'm researching students' attitudes toward recycling." Alicia Loch's year-long research project combines her majors--biology and sociology.
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Knowlton Science Center
Sodexo has made a lead corporate contribution to sponsor the state-of-the-art Nutrition and Dietetics Lab in the new Austin E. Knowlton Science Center.
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Science Building Development
The Bluffton University Board of Trustees approved the next step in project development for a new science building.
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HLC Reaccreditation
"Bluffton's successful HLC reaccreditation visit confirms not only the stable and secure foundation of the university, but strongly positions us to partner with businesses and the nonprofit community."
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