BLUFFTON, Ohio— The achievements of more than 230 undergraduate and graduate students were celebrated on Sunday, May 7, 2017, during the 117th Commencement ceremony at Bluffton University.

Undergraduates from Illinois conference include:

Chad Gundy from Flanagan, Ill., earned bachelor’s degrees in math and information technology with a minor in computer science. Chad received the Distinguished Scholar Award for information technology and for mathematics. He was a member of the 2016-17 Pi Delta Society. Chad is a member of Prairieview Mennonite Church.
Rachel Schoener of Flanagan, Ill., earned a bachelor’s degree in social work. Rachel received the Distinguished Scholar Award for social work. She is also a part of the honors program and a member of the 2016-17 Pi Delta Society. Rachel is a member of Prairieview Mennonite Church.

Bluffton University is a liberal arts, residential campus with more than 80 undergraduate majors, minors and programs; and adult degree-completion programs in accounting, organizational management and RN to BSN. Bluffton also has MBA programs and offers master’s degrees in organizational management and education.

Founded in 1899 and affiliated with Mennonite Church USA, the university is located in Northwest Ohio. It has an enrollment of around 1,000 students and 16 NCAA Division III athletic teams.
Bluffton’s 100-year legacy is expressed today in its enduring values of discovery, community, respect and service that are woven into the academic program and campus life. Bluffton students go into the world prepared for life as well as for their chosen vocations.