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Bluffton University moves up in ‘Best Colleges’ rankings  

Posted by Staff on September 20, 2023 - 6:00am

Bluffton University has again been named to the top tier of Midwest Regional Colleges in the “U.S. News & World Report” rankings. Results were recently released for the 2024 “Best Colleges” guidebook.

The publication ranks Bluffton 22 among comparable institutions in the Midwest region improving 14 spots from 2023. Now featured in the “U.S. News” rankings for 26 consecutive years, Bluffton has consistently ranked in the top tier of Midwest colleges.

The report overview reads, "Bluffton University is a private institution that was founded in 1899. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 664 (fall 2022), and the campus size is 235 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar.... Its tuition and fees are $36,298." The university's acceptance rate is listed as 96%.

Bluffton is also recognized with a ranking of nine in Best Value Schools for Midwest Regional Colleges and seven for Top Performers for Social Mobility in Midwest Regional Colleges.

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Kay Clauss Gebhardt was a registered nurse

Posted by Staff on September 19, 2023 - 4:19pm

In Loving Memory of Kay Clauss Gebhardt

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Kay Clauss Gebhardt, who departed this world on Tuesday, September 5th at the age of 84. She passed away peacefully at Lake Granbury Hospital Emergency Room, surrounded by her children, Ted and Heidi.

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Bluffton University sports recap, Sept. 14-17

Posted by Staff on September 19, 2023 - 9:34am

FOOTBALL: Adrian holds off Bluffton 23-15
ADRIAN, Mich.–The Bluffton University football team struggled to put points on the board in a 23-15 loss at Adrian College on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Bluffton fell to 1-2 on the season after its second straight loss to an MIAA squad, while Adrian picked up its first win of the season. FULL STORY at BlufftonBeavers.com

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Findlay man sought following high speed chase on Sept. 18

Posted by Staff on September 19, 2023 - 9:15am

A Findlay man led law enforcement on a high speed chase and avoided capture in a cornfield on September 18, according to a report from Your Hometown Stations of Lima.

Findlay police attemped to pull over Jaden Thomas, 29, who was driving a stolen car. Thomas was recognized as having a warrant out for his arrest.

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“Messiah” rehearsals begin Oct. 3

Posted by Staff on September 19, 2023 - 8:15am

Rehearsals for Bluffton University’s 129th performance of Handel’s “Messiah” will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays each week starting Oct. 3.

There are a total of nine rehearsals, as well as the dress rehearsal on Saturday, Dec. 9 and concert on Sunday, Dec. 10. Rehearsals will take place in the Gilliom Room of Mosiman Hall.

All singers, from high school students to adults, are invited to join the chorus, which includes Bluffton students, faculty, staff and community members. There is no cost to participate. 

Rehearsals will lead to the traditional Advent-season performance in Yoder Recital Hall at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10. Dr. Bo Young Kang, director of choral activities, will conduct the performance, also featuring regional soloists and an orchestra. 

For more information, contact Dr. Kang at [email protected] or the music department office at 419-358-3347. 

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Bluffton girls tennis 4-1 vs. St. Marys

Posted by Staff on September 19, 2023 - 7:39am

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School girls tennis team defeated host St. Marys decisively 4-1 Monday evening, September 18.

The Pirate netters improved to 4-6 with the road win.

Senior Brooke Camper won at first singles with a 6-0, 6-0 double bagel over senior Sophie James.

Pirate junior Brooklyn Moser also triumphed easily at third singles 6-2, 6-1 over senior Kadence MacLean. 

The Bluffton tandem of senior Leah Klinger and sophomore Hannah Nieman gutted out a 6-2, 7-6 (11-9) victory at first doubles.

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