MEDIA RELEASE_Bluffton University has announced its Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester.
All undergraduate degree-seeking students with at least a half-time load of graded courses whose GPA for the period is no lower than 3.6 are named to the Dean’s List. Students on the Dean’s List whose cumulative GPA, as based on 20 semester hours, is no lower than 3.75 will be indicated as receiving distinction for continued high achievement.
MEDIA RELEASE__Dr. Mary Robinson has been named vice president and dean of academic affairs at Bluffton University, effective July 1, 2026.
Robinson holds a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in history from Florida State University. She earned her bachelor’s degree in history from University of Nebraska at Omaha. She brings more than 20 years of higher education experience in the small, liberal arts landscape.
MEDIA RELEASE __More than 400 high school writers from across Ohio and Michigan will gather at Bluffton University on Monday, May 18, for theJustWrite State Tournament, a day-long creative writing competition and literacy event hosted in partnership with JustWrite, Inc.
Now in its seventh season, the tournament serves as the culminating event for regional competitions held throughout Ohio and Michigan. Students in grades 9-12 qualified for the state tournament through top performances at regional events.
MEDIA RELEASE—Dr. Alex Sider, president of Bluffton University, and the Bluffton University Cabinet recognized faculty and staff for milestone years of service during the annual faculty and staff recognition lunch held Tuesday, May 5.
The event celebrated employees whose dedication and service have contributed to the university’s mission of preparing students for lives of purpose, service and leadership.
MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University is excited to bring back a May Day celebration—a reimagining of a long-standing tradition that many in our community remember fondly. This year’s celebration marks a thoughtful reintroduction of this special day with a curated schedule of events designed to bring alumni and friends together this spring.
