MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University has been awarded a $60,000 grant from the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) through the Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE) to support programming that prepares students for leadership in communities of faith.
The two-year grant, titled Fostering Leadership for Communities of Faith, will be used from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2028, to develop and strengthen initiatives that help students explore and pursue leadership roles in faith-based settings.
MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University will recognize student academic achievement during the Academic Awards Forum at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21, in Yoder Recital Hall.
The Forum will honor students for outstanding academic performance, scholarly excellence and contributions to the intellectual life of the university. Awards will be presented across multiple disciplines, recognizing sustained achievement as well as exceptional accomplishments during the academic year.
DATE CORRECTED / MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University will host its annual Civic Engagement Day on April 8, bringing together students, faculty and staff to explore the importance of active citizenship, community involvement and social responsibility. The event will take place across campus and feature a variety of presentations, discussions and interactive experiences centered on civic life.
MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University will present the spring play “Little Women” by Kate Hamill April 16-19 in Ramseyer Auditorium, College Hall.
There’s a lot of excitement around the spring play based on Louisa May Alcott’s beloved American novel “Little Women.” “When I announced the title last fall, theatre students actually shouted with joy!” said director Melissa Friesen.
MEDIA RELEASE__Brian Polian, vice president for athletics and national engagement at John Carroll University, will present the Athletic Awards Forum, “Ahead of the Game: Your Successful Skill Set,” at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, in Yoder Recital Hall.
Polian will discuss preparation for success in athletics and in life, highlighting skills that translate beyond competition.
MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University has been named an official teach-out partner for Siena Heights University, reinforcing its commitment to supporting students as they navigate institutional transitions and continue their academic journeys with confidence.
