Bluffton University is recognizing many of its top students for their academic achievements.
Thirty-three seniors were honored as distinguished scholars in their respective academic areas.
Five seniors were recognized for completion of the Honors Program. They are: Aubrey Bartel, of Newton, Kan.; Timothy Bender, of Wellman, Iowa; Alexis Cash, of Gaines, Mich.; Lydia Lugibihl, of Pandora, Ohio; and Michelle Swartley, of Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Pettisville High School senior Danielle King winner of full-tuition scholarship at Bluffton University
An incoming student at Bluffton University has been awarded the university’s full-tuition Presidential Scholarship, valued at more than $140,000 for four years.
Danielle King, of Wauseon, Ohio, is the February session scholarship recipient.
In recognition of the significant contributions Bluffton alumni make to the institution and in their respective communities, Bluffton University is helping graduates continue their education through the Bluffton University Alumni Master’s Degree Grant.
Bluffton University is adopting a test-flexible policy for prospective students who are applying as first-year or transfer students in undergraduate degree programs.
Students who are consistently on their high school honor roll can be admitted solely based on GPA.
“In a time when there are many complexities around access to standardized tests, Bluffton University is committed to better support students who want to be successful in college” said Robin Bowlus, vice president of enrollment management.
Bluffton University is recognizing standout senior athletes in basketball and track/cross as the 2020 athletes of the year. (The all-time list is at the bottom of this story.)
Andrew Renner
Andrew Renner of Cairo, received the 2020 A.C. Burcky Award as outstanding senior male athlete of the year.
The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) men’s and women’s basketball coaches have united in an effort to raise money for COVID-19 relief, donating funds to the Jeremy Lin Foundation.
Along with their donation efforts, the HCAC coaches have challenged the men’s and women’s basketball coaches from the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) to raise money for COVID relief.
Donations to the Jeremy Lin Foundation go directly to “Feeding America” and "Direct Relief”, which are a pair of organizations supported by former NBA player Jeremy Lin.
