Bluffton University will merge with the University of Findlay by fall 2025, pending approval from state agencies and their shared accreditor, the Higher Learning Commission. The private Christian institutions — both founded in the 19th century — are located about 20 miles apart in northwest Ohio and will continue to operate independently until the merger is finalized. They said they are intent on honoring both campuses’ individual traditions following the merger. “To remain sustainable into the next century and beyond, universities are being called upon to take innovative approaches and bold actions. This merger would be both,” according to an FAQ on the merger.
