The achievements of more than 230 undergraduate and graduate students were celebrated on Sunday, May 7, during the 117th commencement ceremony at Bluffton University.

Undergraduates from Bluffton include:
• Julie Althaus earned a bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition. Julie was also a member of the 2016-17 Pi Delta Society.
• Josiah Conley earned a bachelor’s degree in social studies.
• Justin Neufeld Weaver earned a bachelor’s degree in graphic design with a minor in art. Justin received the Distinguished Scholar Award for graphic design.
• Courtney Rettig earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in art. Courtney was also a member of the 2016-17 Pi Delta Society.
• Taylor Steele earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry with a minor in public health.

Graduate students from Bluffton include:
• Sean Elvert earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA).
• Hannah Combs earned a Master of Arts in Education.
• Samantha Granger earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Sara Gresse earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA).
• Austin Hunter earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA).
• Aphaphanh Nussbaum earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA).
• Devin Underhill earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA).