In early September, Ashton Bucklen was nominated as BU’s “Ram of the Week”. Bucklen was nominated not only because of his success in his classes and the Ram Band, but also because he is a kind, caring, and considerate student both on and off campus. But who is Bucklen and how did he come to […]
Bluefield University junior and Bluefield, Virginia, native, Stella Gunter, is the owner of Narrow Gate Greenhouses and Floral, who has turned her passion for floral creation into a successful business. In December of 2022, at only 19 years old and not long after graduating from Graham High School, Gunter opened the doors to her shop, […]
Bluefield University is home to many students from different backgrounds, in particular a variety of international students who come to Bluefield to play a sport while pursuing their college degree. BU is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and because of the way the NAIA is set up, international students find […]
Photos provided by Daniel Mullins and Stephy Estrada While most Bluefield University students went home for the summer after the 2023-2024 school year, a select group of students from the Bluefield University Missions Club traveled to Ecuador. In fact, the BU Missions Club sent two teams overseas. The first trip was to Madrid, Spain, during […]
Bluefield University’s student leaders successfully completed their annual leadership training, August 1-6. Students across various leadership roles, including resident assistants (RAs), club presidents, peer mentors, and welcoming newcomers, took part in the training held on the BU campus, providing them with the skills they’ll need to guide their peers and encourage a positive campus environment […]
Students from Bluefield University’s Variations Chorale sang in New York City’s Carnegie Hall this summer. Variations members invited to sing included Abbie Bradley, Elei Haynes, Amelia Garrett, Amaya Brooks, Bree Patton, Sydney Horton, Laura Horton, and Ana Barros. According to the Gateway Chamber Orchestra’s official website, MidAmerica Productions hired BU alumnus Dr. Tim Sharp in […]
Andrew LaPan came to Bluefield University to play football, but he’ll tell you he has gotten more than just the opportunity to play collegiate sports from BU.
Transitioning to college can be difficult, but speaking a different language and adjusting to a new culture brings added challenges. That’s what freshman Malte Alm had to do coming from Sweden to Bluefield University.
BU alumnus Sven Kleinhans is making a name for himself as a student at the University of Florida’s School of Law.
Bluefield University senior Isaiah Rife has had a big impact on the campus community throughout his four years at BU.
Sophomore Grace Trent has taken on the responsibility of planning and leading the Worship Team and all BU worship activities.
Athletes are often overlooked in the mental health discussion because they are expected to be mentally strong. BU’s Ajay Pai is doing his part to address this issue.
Bluefield University’s Grace Trent is just a sophomore, but already making a big impact on BU Student Ministries.
Former Bluefield University student Kassidy Brown is living her dream as a digital content manager for WVVA.
