Events spread out in September and October

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MCUSA colleges and universities hosting Virtual Family Nights

Bluffton University admissions invites high school aged students and their families to participate in a Virtual Family Night.

Organized collectively by the Mennonite Church USA colleges and universities, these events are replacing the in-person visits admissions counselors typically make to Mennonite high schools during the fall.

However, all high school students are invited to take part in any of the sessions, whether they attend a Mennonite high school.

Robin Bowlus: “Our graduate programs focus on leadership development not only within our students’ professional worlds but in their personal lives and within their communities”

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Bluffton University was recently recognized by “Ohio Business” magazine’s 2020 Best in Ohio Business Awards for Best Graduate School Program.

In its inaugural year, the Best in Ohio Business Awards featured Ohio businesses and non-profits in a range of categories from education to health care. According to its website, the awards served as a way to promote the state at a crucial time.  

Bluffton University offers graduate degrees in business administration, education and organizational management.

Coaching runs in the Wells family

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Coaching runs in the family.

No one exemplifies that statement more than the Wells dynasty. With three generations of collegiate coaches in the family, two are currently at the helm of two Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) programs.

Hanover College head cross country coach Brady Wells and Bluffton University head cross country coach Logan Wells have made it a family business.

Spring scheduled announced; first game Feb. 27

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Bluffton University announced its Heartland Conference football schedule for the 2020-21 school year.

The seven-game slate kicks off with Rose-Hulman traveling to Salzman Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 27. Below are the dates and opponents for the spring 2021 contests. Start times for all of the HCAC games will be determined.

Saturday, Feb. 27 - Rose-Hulman (HOME)

Saturday, March 6 - Manchester (Away)

Saturday, March 13 - Anderson (HOME)

Saturday, March 20 - Hanover (Away)

Saturday, March 27 - Franklin (HOME)

Saturday, April 3 - MSJ (Away)

U.S. News & World Report rankings

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Bluffton University receives high marks in advancing social mobility according to “U.S. News & World Report” rankings

Bluffton University has once again been named to the top tier of Midwest “regional colleges” in the “U.S. News & World Report” rankings released today.

The 2021 edition of the magazine’s “Best Colleges” guidebook ranks Bluffton 28 among 76 comparable institutions in 12 Midwest states. Now listed in the “U.S. News” rankings for 23 consecutive years, Bluffton has consistently ranked in the top tier of Midwest colleges. 

Total full time enrollment of 726, which includes adult and graduate studies, is also up

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Bluffton University’s undergraduate enrollment numbers are on the rise for the 2020-21 academic year.

A solid incoming class combined with successful retention efforts account for a 21-student increase over 2019-20 enrollment. 

Bluffton’s first-year class includes 195 students. Thirty-one percent are considered American minority, a 7 percent increase over last year’s incoming class.

Total full time enrollment of 726, which includes adult and graduate studies, is also up by 25 students. 

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