Bluffton University

MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University Athletics has welcomed two standout alumni into its Athletics Hall of Fame, recognizing Lori Schwieterman ’83 and Jeremy Best ’96 for their accomplishments as student-athletes, coaches and mentors who have made lasting impacts on their communities and their sports. 

MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University welcomed alumni Dr. Jonathan Moyer ’02 back to campus as the featured speaker for the university’s 48th annual Keeney Peace Lecture, an event that invites the campus community to reflect on faith, justice and peacemaking in today’s world. 

MEDIA RELEASE__Candidates for Bluffton University’s Student Senate president will participate in a Presidential Debate Forum at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17, in Yoder Recital Hall.

Candidates will discuss campus issues, respond to questions and share their leadership visions for the student body.

The Forum is free and open to the public.

MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University students Emily Jones ‘26, Logan Daugherty ‘27, Jordyn Garmatter ‘26 and Cami Hazelton ‘26 will present a Cross-Cultural Experience Forum at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 10, in Yoder Recital Hall. 

The students will reflect on their semester-long cross-cultural experiences in Washington, D.C., London and Athens, discussing academic learning, cultural engagement and personal growth. 

The Forum is free and open to the public. 

MEDIA RELEASE__Dr. Jonathan Andreas, Howard Raid Professor of Economics, will present a faculty colloquium titled “Creating a Prosperous Culture” at 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6. 

The presentation will explore economic, social, and institutional conditions that contribute to long-term prosperity and community well-being. 

Faculty colloquiums at Bluffton University highlight scholarly and creative work by faculty members and provide opportunities for campus and community dialogue. 

This event is free and open to the public. 

First Tuesday in the Library presentation

MEDIA RELEASE__Micah Dodson ‘27, a social work major at Bluffton University, will present “Unlocking the Truth in Appalachia” during First Tuesday in the Library at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3. 

Through personal experiences and difficult stories, Dodson will explore the realities of life in Appalachia, focusing on systems of exploitation and the challenges faced by individuals and communities in the region. 

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