{"id":114186,"date":"2025-02-27T23:04:35","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T23:04:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/american-history\/the-bluffton-university-merger-with-the-university-of-findlay-will-not-proceed\/"},"modified":"2025-02-27T23:04:35","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T23:04:35","slug":"the-bluffton-university-merger-with-the-university-of-findlay-will-not-proceed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=114186","title":{"rendered":"The Bluffton University merger with the University of Findlay will not proceed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"250\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/currentpub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bluffton.jpg\" class=\"singular-image entry-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/currentpub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bluffton-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-176419 lazyload\" style=\"width:824px;height:auto\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/currentpub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bluffton-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-176419 lazyload\" style=\"width:824px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/currentpub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bluffton-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/currentpub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bluffton-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>I <a href=\"https:\/\/currentpub.com\/2025\/02\/10\/roads-not-taken-evangelicals-and-politics-1998-2006\/\">gave lectures<\/a> at both of these schools earlier this month and everything sounded like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluffton.edu\/news\/-2024-25\/100524name-change.aspx\">merger <\/a>between Bluffton University and the University of Findlay was moving along as planned. Bluffton\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluffton.edu\/news\/-2024-25\/022625actingpresident.aspx#:~:text=Bluffton%20University%20announced%20today%20that,as%20Acting%20President%2C%20effective%20immediately.\">president resigned<\/a> yesterday. And today this was announced:<\/p>\n<p>Here is the Bluffton <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluffton.edu\/news\/-2024-25\/022725mergerstopped.aspx?fbclid=IwY2xjawItu4NleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHeVFjZQz70SCrPg6VWiUTSWFpzYWTCNNzfAzysqDGSqzM8xh8bjzUnfEpw_aem_tcai7DlPQkVm0aEOcGCA8g\">website<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p><em>Bluffton University was informed that the University of Findlay Board of Trustees voted on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, not to proceed with the joint application to the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) for merger approval and to terminate the Memorandum of Understanding signed on March 19, 2024. This decision comes after nearly a year of collaboration and preparation for the proposed merger.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The merger work has resulted in an invaluable reflective process for both campuses as we have examined our strengths, areas for growth and capacity to change. The due diligence of the past year will help each university move forward in important ways.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWhile the outcome of this vote was not within Bluffton University\u2019s control, we remain confident, optimistic and steadfast in our commitment to the future of our institution,\u201d said Cheryl Hacker, Bluffton University Board of Trustees Chair. \u201cBluffton University continues to be financially stable, strategically independent, and well-prepared for the future. This decision does not diminish our core mission \u2018to prepare students for life as well as vocation\u2026and ultimately for the purposes of God\u2019s universal kingdom.\u2019\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The university, under the new leadership of Acting President Dr. J. Alexander Sider, remains focused on continuous improvement, student-centered initiatives, and collaboration both within and outside the institution to build a sustainable, forward-looking future. Bluffton is committed to creating new opportunities for students and forging meaningful partnerships that align with its mission and values, and looks forward to strengthening its position as a leader in higher education.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWe will continue to embrace the strengths that have made Bluffton University a place where students thrive\u2014innovative programs, a caring community, and a shared commitment to excellence,\u201d said Hacker. \u201cAs we pivot in a new direction, we will use this opportunity to evolve in ways that enhance the lives of our students, faculty, and staff.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Bluffton University will provide additional updates as necessary and will continue to explore strategic partnerships that support the long-term goals of the institution and the students it serves.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cToday, Bluffton stands as a unified institution ready to capitalize on new opportunities,\u201d said Hacker. \u201cThough we had a moment of disappointment, our commitment to academic excellence and community impact remains our driving force. We have proven our willingness to make bold moves and remain excited for what the future holds as we look forward for our current and future students.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I gave lectures at both of these schools earlier this month and everything sounded like the merger between Bluffton University and the University of Findlay was moving along as planned. Bluffton\u2019s president resigned yesterday. 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