New Beginnings
In spring the world around us begins anew. In this issue of “Bluffton,” you’ll learn about many new beginnings happening on our campus.
The most prominent new beginning is the announcement of the proposed merger with the University of Findlay. Continue learning about this proposed merger from our joint website at www.findlayblufftonfuture.com.
These new beginnings may yet be fully known, but they will continue to allow us to prepare our students as we follow our mission for “life as well as vocation” and, “ultimately, for the purposes of God’s universal kingdom.”
Merger makes history
“Higher education faces significant challenges. These times call upon us to be innovative and forward-thinking, and I believe this merger will prove to be both.”
Commencement
Six states and four countries, and 16 first-generation students, were represented among the 147 bachelor’s and master’s degrees graduates.
Emeriti faculty
With a combined 88 years of service to Bluffton University, Perry Bush, Gary Schiefer and Deb Myers received emeritus status upon their retirement.
Coach Kim Fischer’s sister, Susan Baker, made the ceremonial first pitch following
dedication of the Kim Fischer Softball Press Box.
More about the pressbox dedication >
Their vision was to close the gap on the student’s cost of attendance, allowing the
student to complete their education with little-to-no out-of-pocket costs. The first
Diller Family Scholar crossed the Commencement stage in May.
More about the Diller Scholarship >
While wrapping up his undergraduate studies at Bluffton, Karter Tow ran the Boston
Marathon.
Read Karter’s story >
Read RaeLee’s story >