MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University has completed a campuswide classroom technology upgrade, providing students and faculty with modern tools designed to enhance learning, collaboration and engagement. The project was made possible through the generosity of Bluffton alumni and donors, who contributed more than $300,000 to support the purchase and installation of the new technology.
MEDIA RELEASE__In his fall 2026 State of the University address, Bluffton University President Dr. Alex Sider challenged the university community to look beyond where Bluffton has been and consider what kind of university and what kind of people it is becoming.
He introduced “Reinvest, Reinvent, Reimagine,” as the organizing framework for Bluffton’s next five years and emphasized the importance of remaining grounded in the university’s historic mission while adapting to a changing world.
MEDIA RELEASE__Raj Biyani, chief innovation officer at Goshen College, will present “Demystifying AI Through a Liberal Arts Lens: An Introduction” at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, in Yoder Recital Hall.
Biyani will explore artificial intelligence through the perspective of a liberal arts education, connecting the technology to history, geography and politics.
The work of painter and University of Findlay faculty member Valerie Escobedo is featured in the exhibit "Amusings," currently on display at Bluffton University's Grace Albrecht Gallery.
Bluffton University September Arts and Events Calendar
Bluffton University will host the following arts, cultural and community events in September.
Art Exhibit: "Amusings," Aug. 17-Oct 4
Gallery Open Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Artist Talk: 1:30 p.m., Oct. 4
Grace Albrecht Gallery, Sauder Visual Arts Center, Bluffton University
2026 Civic engagement theme: Opportunities and challenges created by artificial intelligence
MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University officially welcomed its 127th class during Opening Convocation Tuesday, Aug. 18. First-year and transfer students were formally welcomed to the university as Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs Dr. Mary Robinson read their names.
