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484At Bluffton, it's all about relationships. You will collaborate with peers; learn 485 from faculty and coaches; and grow in your spiritual journey.</p> 486 </div> 487 </div> 488 </div> 489 </section> 490 491 <p xmlns:ouc="http://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables"> </p> 492 <section class="testimonials"> 493 <h3 class="sr-only">Profile stories</h3> 494 <div class="container"> 495 <div class="row"><div class="col-md-4"> <div class="card"> <img class="card-img-top" src="https://www.bluffton.edu/news/_images/beavall041726kate-stephens.jpg" alt="At the showcase, Stephens presented research that combined her clinical experience with work-based learning in healthcare" /> <div class="card-body"> <p class="card-text">Grant recipient, Kate Stephens '28, a nursing major from Trenton, Ohio, was selected to represent Bluffton University at the COF Scholar Showcase held Feb. 27, 2026, at the Ohio Statehouse.</p> <div class="card-text name">-COF Scholar Showcase</div> <a href="https://www.bluffton.edu/news/_beaversall/beavall041726kate-stephens.aspx">Read more</a> </div> </div></div><div class="col-md-4"> <div class="card"> <img class="card-img-top" src="https://www.bluffton.edu/news/_images/012326mascotreveal.jpg" alt="J. Denny came on the scene in fall 2010 to honor Dr. J. Denny Weaver, professor emeritus of religion and longtime faculty athletics representative at Bluffton. Jenny was introduced in fall 2014 to help J. Denny spread campus cheer. Since their introductions, just 50 students have served as J. Denny or Jenny Beaver. " /> <div class="card-body"> <p class="card-text">Bluffton University officially revealed its 2025-26 mascots during Community Day on Saturday, Jan. 17, as part of a doubleheader basketball celebration at Sommer Center.</p> <div class="card-text name">-2025-26 Mascot Reveal</div> <a href="https://www.bluffton.edu/news/_beaversall/012326mascotreveal.aspx">Read more</a> </div> </div></div><div class="col-md-4"> <div class="card"> <img class="card-img-top" src="https://www.bluffton.edu/news/_images/beav042925carter-ritchey.jpg" alt="Academic exploration and embracing opportunities as a student helped Carter Ritchey understand where his passions lie." /> <div class="card-body"> <p class="card-text">It's kind of full circle working as an admissions counselor. I get to help students who might be in the exact spot I was--uncertain, exploring and trying to figure it all out."</p> <div class="card-text name">-Necessary detours</div> <a href="https://www.bluffton.edu/news/_beaversall/beav042925carter-ritchey.aspx">Read more</a> </div> </div></div></div> 496 </div> 497 </section> 498 <section class="gray-row-wrapper text-center"> 499 <div class="container"> 500 <div class="row"> 501 <div class="col offset-lg-2"> 502 503 <h2 xmlns:ouc="http://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables">Academics</h2> 504 505 <p xmlns:ouc="http://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables">We know that big challenges lead to even bigger payoffs. Thatâs why we pair rigorous 506 academics with supportive faculty who are invested in your success. Here, youâll grow 507 through life-shaping courses, internships and cross-cultural experiences.</p> 508 </div> 509 <div class="col-lg-2"></div> 510 </div> 511 <div class="row"> 512 <div class="col pl-5 pr-5"> 513 <h3>Undergrad</h3> 514 <hr class="divider-center"> 515 516 <p xmlns:ouc="http://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables">Check out over 90 majors, minors and interdisciplinary programs.</p> 517 <a class="more" href="/academiclife/majors/index.aspx">Learn more</a></div> 518 <div class="col pl-5 pr-5"> 519 <h3>Graduate</h3> 520 <hr class="divider-center"> 521 522 <p xmlns:ouc="http://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables">Explore advanced degrees in business, education, dietetics and social work.</p> 523 <a class="more" title="Graduate studies" href="/ags/index.aspx">Learn more</a></div> 524 </div> 525 </div> 526 </section> 527 <section class="slider"> 528 <div class="container"> 529 <div class="row"> 530 <div class="col"> 531 <div id="slider" class="carousel slide" data-ride="carousel" data-keyboard="true" data-interval="false"> 532 <div class="carousel-inner" role="listbox"> 533 <div class="carousel-item active"><a href="/academiclife/career/index.aspx">
533<img src="/_resources/images/graduation-slider25.jpg" alt="Prepared for life and vocation" class="img-fluid"></a><div class="carousel-caption"> 534 <h3>Prepared for life as well as vocation. </h3> 535 <p xmlns:ouc="http://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables">Take advantage of <a href="/academiclife/opportunities/index.aspx">student research opportunities</a>, internships and the services of the <a href="/academiclife/career/index.aspx">Center for Career and Vocation</a>. Nothing should ever stand in the way of the person you are meant to be.<br><br></p> 536 </div> 537 </div> 538 <div class="carousel-item "><a href="/academiclife/development/index.aspx"><img src="/_resources/images/Science_AnamatogeTable_23.jpg" alt="Knowlton Science Center lab" class="img-fluid"></a><div class="carousel-caption"> 539 <h3>Experience excellence</h3> 540 <p xmlns:ouc="http://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables">Everyoneâs path to success is different. Be challenged and supported by professors, 541 coaches and mentors to meet your goals. Academic resources include the <a href="/Library/index.aspx">Musselman Library</a>, the<a href="/academiclife/development/lrc.aspx"> Learning Resource Center</a>, <a href="/academiclife/honors/program/index.aspx">Honors Program</a>, Student Success Center and more.</p> 542 </div> 543 </div> 544 <div class="carousel-item "><a href="/studentlife/involvement/index.aspx"><img src="/_resources/images/community-slider25.jpg" alt="Study group" class="img-fluid"></a><div class="carousel-caption"> 545 <h3>Experience community</h3> 546 <p xmlns:ouc="http://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables">Bluffton commits to being a community of respect where we share our diverse gifts. 547 Learn from new friends in the <a title="Residence life" href="/studentlife/residencelife/index.aspx">residence halls</a>, through <a title="Intramurals" href="/studentlife/involvement/intramurals/index.aspx">intramural athletics</a>, <a title="Student clubs and organizations" href="/studentlife/involvement/organizations/index.aspx">student organizations</a> and <a title="Spiritual life" href="/studentlife/spiritual-life/activities.aspx">spiritual life activities</a>.</p> 548 </div> 549 </div> 550 <div class="carousel-item "><a href="http://blufftonbeavers.com/landing/index"><img src="/_resources/images/athletics-slider25.jpg" alt="Bluffton Beaver football" class="img-fluid"></a><div class="carousel-caption"> 551 <h3>Experience teamwork</h3> 552 <p xmlns:ouc="http://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables">Teamwork brings out the best in a person. Whether itâs one of our <a href="http://blufftonbeavers.com/landing/index">17 NCAA DIII varsity teams,</a> <a href="https://blufftonbeavers.com/sports/esports/2024-25/schedule">varsity esports</a> or an <a href="/studentlife/involvement/intramurals/index.aspx">intramural team.</a> Whether you are competing or cheering in the stands; We Are Beavers All!</p> 553 </div> 554 </div> 555 <div class="carousel-item "><a href="/academiclife/blueprint/index.aspx"><img src="/_resources/images/crosscultural-slider25.jpg" alt="Kentucky cross-cultural" class="img-fluid"></a><div class="carousel-caption"> 556 <h3>Experience broadened horizons</h3> 557 <p xmlns:ouc="http://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables">Discover the richness and challenges of other cultures as part of the <a title="Core general education courses" href="/academiclife/blueprint/index.aspx">Bluffton Blueprint</a>. Expand your global view through a short-term or semester-long <a title="Cross-cultural" href="/academiclife/xcultural/index.aspx">cross-cultural experience</a> within the U.S. or abroad.</p> 558 </div> 559 </div> 560 </div><a class="left carousel-control-prev" href="#slider" role="button" data-sli
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581ampus activities, Beaver Tail-Gating, food trucks and more as Bluffton celebrates a century of Beaver spirit." /> <div class="date">09.03.2026</div> <h3>100 Years of Being Beavers</h3> <p>Bluffton University will celebrate Homecoming and Alumni Weekend Oct. 2-4, honoring 100 years of being Beavers.</p> </a> <a href="https://www.bluffton.edu/news/-2026-27/090326HomecomingWeekend.aspx" class="more">Read more</a></div><div class="item"> <a href="https://www.bluffton.edu/news/-2026-27/090226bluffton-visitaward.aspx"> <img src="https://www.bluffton.edu/news/_images/090226bluffton-visitaward.jpg" alt="During a campus visit, students can walk Blufftonâs tree-lined campus, meet professors, connect with current students, explore academic programs and experience the community that helps students feel known and supported." /> <div class="date">09.02.2026</div> <h3>Visit Bluffton. Get $1,000!</h3> <p>New Bluffton initiative makes college more affordable while encouraging prospective students to experience campus firsthand.</p> </a> <a href="https://www.bluffton.edu/news/-2026-27/090226bluffton-visitaward.aspx" class="more">Read more</a></div></div> 582 </div> 583 </section> 584 </div> 585 <footer> 586 <div class="container"> 587 <div class="row"> 588 <div class="col-lg-12"> 589 <h2 class="footer-logo"><a href="/"><span class="sr-only">Bluffton University</span></a></h2> 590 </div> 591 </div> 592 <div class="row"> 593 <div class="second-row"> 594 <div class="col-lg-8"> 595 <ul class="list-unstyled footer-nav"> 596 <li xmlns:ouc="http://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a href="/about/directory/index.aspx">Contact us</a></span></li> 597 <li xmlns:ouc="http://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><a href="/about/location/index.aspx">Directions</a></span></li> 598 <li xmlns:ouc="http://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><a href="/about/location/CampusVillageMap25.pdf">Campus map</a></span></li> 599 <li xmlns:ouc="http://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><a href="/employment/index.aspx">Employment </a></span></li> 600 <li xmlns:ouc="http://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><a href="/about/media-inquiry.aspx">Media </a></span><br></span></li> 601 </ul> 602 </div> 603 <div class="col-lg-4"> 604 <ul class="footer-social"> 605 <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/school/bluffton-university/" class="linkedin"><span class="sr-only">LinkedIn</span></a></li> 606 <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BlufftonUniversity/" class="facebook"><span class="sr-only">Facebook</span></a></li> 607 <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/blufftonuniversity/" class="instagram"><span class="sr-only">Instagram</span></a></li> 608 <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/blufftonUniversity" class="youtube"><span class="sr-only">YouTube</span></a></li> 609 </ul> 610 </div> 611 </div> 612 </div> 613 <div class="row"> 614 <div class="col-lg-6 col-xl-5"> 615 <p>All Rights reserved<span id="directedit"> ©</span> 2026| 1 University Drive, Bluffton, Ohio 45817 <a xmlns:ouc="http://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables" href="tel:4193583000">419-358-3000</a></p> 616 </div> 617 <div class="col-lg-6 col-xl-7"> 618 <ul class="list-unstyled disclaimer"> 619 <li xmlns:ouc="http://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables"><a href="/about/accreditation-recognition.aspx">Accreditation information</a></li> 620 <li xmlns:ouc="http://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables"><a title="Compliance and required disclosures" href="/required-disclosures/index.aspx">Consumer information</a></li> 621 <li xmlns:ouc="http://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables"><a href="/privacy/index.aspx">Privacy policy</a></li> 622 </ul> 623 </div> 624 </div> 625 </div> 626</footer><a href="#0" class="cd-top">Top</a> 627 628<!-- footcode include / Optional JavaScript --> 629<!-- jQuery first, then Popper.js, then Bootstrap JS -->
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