Bluffton University has announced the following graduates from the greater Bluffton area including Beaverdam, Jenera and Pandora.

Brittany Alvarado of Beaverdam, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in speech-language pathology and audiology from Bluffton University.

Zachary Basinger of Bluffton, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Bluffton University.

Leslie Diaz Valdiviezo of Bluffton, Ohio, earned bachelor’s degrees in graphic design and marketing from Bluffton University. She was also the recipient of the Graphic Design Distinguished Scholar Award and graduated as a member of Pi Delta Society.

Christopher Gott of Bluffton, Ohio, earned a Master of Arts in Education from Bluffton University.

Nathan Heinze of Bluffton, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in convergent media from Bluffton University. Heinze was the recipient of the Convergent Media Distinguished Scholar Award. He also graduated as a member of the Honors Program.

Jesse Owsley of Bluffton, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Bluffton University.

Therisanyo Phetlhu of Bluffton, Ohio, earned bachelor’s degrees in economics and marketing from Bluffton University.

Jessica Pratt of Bluffton, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in social work from Bluffton University.

Ethan Rodabaugh of Bluffton, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Bluffton University. Rodabaugh also graduated as a member of Pi Delta Society.

Kai Smith of Bluffton, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in social work with a minor in psychology from Bluffton University.

Veronika Stafa of Bluffton, Ohio, earned bachelor’s degrees in biology and pre-medicine from Bluffton University. Stafa was the recipient of the Pre-Medicine Distinguished Scholar Award. She also graduated as a member of the C. Henry Smith Scholar Program.

Leah Tabler of Bluffton, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in English with minors in honors studies and writing from Bluffton University. Tabler was the recipient of the English Distinguished Scholar Award. She also graduated as a member of the Honors Program and Pi Delta Society.

Alissa Rutherford of Jenera, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics from Bluffton University.

Nathan Zuercher of Jenera, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in middle childhood education from Bluffton University.

Lorca Ali of Pandora, Ohio, earned bachelor’s degrees in business administration and marketing from Bluffton University.

Graduation ceremonies awarded degrees to over 150 students and took place on Saturday, May 7. The event was reported in Photo-story: Celebration of 2022 Bluffton University graduates.

A recording of the ceremonies, originally shared by livestream, are available at https://boxcast.tv/channel/jgei2o5q5rjqiprrxqm3?fbclid=IwAR1pWwb9vqLzXAg...