Bluffton University news
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.
The Big Reveal 2025
Who were in the mascot suits in 2024-25? It can now be told that Ella Meyers and Ally Zvara served as J Denny and Jenny Beaver in 2024-25.
Faculty Colloquium
Dr. Gerald Mast will explore early Anabaptist approaches to Bible reading and understanding in his Colloquium, "The Bible and Anabaptist Beginnings".
Annual Peace Lecture
Dr. John Fea, distinguished professor of history, will explore how American evangelicals evangelicals shifted to embrace fear, power, nostalgia, and culture wars.
A Boehr tradition
At Dick Boehr's 75th "Messiah" performance, his passion for the music and the community it creates continues to inspire those around him.
Faculty Colloquium
Dr. Jeff Gundy will give a presentation on Jan. 24, "Phantom Power(s) and How to Find Them," exploring topics like animal behavior, quantum mechanics, and his global research.
Bosnia Alumni Trip
Bluffton University will host an Alumni and Friends tour of Bosnia, Croatia and Slovenia, June 4-17, 2026.
Anabaptism at 500
Bluffton University will host events in 2025 to mark 500 years of Anabaptism, including films, exhibits, and theater, celebrating faith, peace, and service.
New MND tracks
Specialized tracks in eating disorders and sports nutrition have been added to the Bluffton University Master of Nutrition and Dietetics.
'Messiah' soloists
Erin Alcorn, soprano; Andrew Lipian, countertenor; Brian Skoog, tenor; and Jeremiah Sanders, baritone, will perform the solos for Bluffton's 130th and 131st performances of Handel's "Messiah."
26 Pebbles
"26 Pebbles" tells the true story of the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting, honoring the 26 victims and exploring how the community coped with grief, hope, and healing.
Demolish Berky
The vacant Berky Hall will be demolished in spring 2025. Funding is being provided by a grant from Allen County Land Bank.
Spiritual Life Week
"Put on the Armor of God" was the theme of fall Spiritual Life Week. Rev. Matthew Yoder, pastor of Grace Mennonite Church, worked with students to explore Ephesians 6:10-18.
Arsenic in Bangladesh
Relief advocates will describe the crisis of safe drinking water in southern Bangladesh during the Nov. 19 Forum.
Alumnus speaks
Katie Kuntz Wineland '13, will speak on "Keep Called and Carry On: Building Promise-Led Lives and Communities" during Forum on Nov. 12.
Musical collaboration
Bluffton University, University of Findlay, College First Church of God choir and Findlay Civic Choir are combining forces to perform Handel's "Messiah" under the direction of Dr. SeaHwa Jung.
Native food garden
"Feeding People and Wildlife: Establishing a Food Forest with Native Plants" will be presented by Dr. Jacob Buchanan, assistant professor of environmental science, on Nov. 8.
Handel's "Messiah"
The traditional Advent performance of Handel's "Messiah" will continue in 2024, with concerts at both Bluffton University and University of Findlay.
Student debate
Should public schools in Ohio should be required to permit religious education? Students in the Argumentation and Advocacy class will debate during Forum on Nov. 5.
Actuarial internship
Colby Schlabach '25, an accounting major from Sugarcreek, Ohio, will share experiences from his internship with Everence during the First Tuesday in the Library Forum.
Best MBA Program
Bluffton University has been recognized by research.com for having a best Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program in the U.S.
Altruistic impulses
Dr. Jonathan Andreas, Howard Raid professor of economics, will explore concepts of "Benevolence, Bias and Hierarchy" during the Friday Colloquium on Oct. 25.
Spiritual Life Week
The Rev. Matthew Yoder, pastor of Grace Mennonite Church, Pandora, will be the guest speaker for the 2024 Fall Spiritual Life Week, "Put on the Armor of God."
Collecting food
Members of the Social Work Club plan to go Trick or Treating on Oct. 31. They won't be begging for candy but collecting canned goods for the local food pantry.