Bridgewater Graduates Reflect on their College Experiences
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Class of 2025 Celebrates Commencement
Bridgewater College recognized 322 undergraduate and 30 master’s students receiving degrees on Saturday, May 3, during the College’s 145th Commencement ceremony. The degrees were conferred by Dr. David W. Bushman, President of Bridgewater College. After Grand Marshal Dr. Edgar Lickey, Associate Professor of Biology, called the ceremony to order, Bridgewater Trustee Rev. Dr. Paul Mundey, […]
Art Professor Hough Says Farewell to BC after 28 Years

Associate Professor of Art Michael Hough came to Bridgewater College in 1997. A native of California, Hough earned a B.A. in art in 1983 and an M.A. in ceramic sculpture in 1989 from California State University, Sacramento. He was engaged in post-graduate work at the Rhode Island School of Design after earning his M.F.A. in […]
Students Present Research at ASPIRE
Three students presented their research on reproductive rights, feminist art and Chicana activism as part of Bridgewater College’s tenth annual ASPIRE: A Celebration of the Arts, Scholarship, Performance, Innovation and Research Excellence, held April 9-16, 2025. Seniors Briana Carlsen, Juliann Jacobs and Perla Santana discussed the work they did for Dr. Maria Paz Esguerra’s History […]
BC Announces 2025 Commencement and Baccalaureate Speakers
Dr. Jeffrey W. Carter ’92, president of Bethany Theological Seminary, and The Reverend Carl Fike ’78, Church of the Brethren pastor, will serve as Bridgewater College’s Commencement and Baccalaureate speakers for 2025, respectively. Approximately 323 undergraduate students and 31 master’s students are expected to receive degrees at the Commencement exercises, which will take place on […]
Exhibit at BC Commemorates 500 Years of Anabaptism
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BC Students Share Marketing Knowledge with Staunton’s The Book Dragon Shop
From Bib Overalls to Bowman Hall: Bob and Beverly Armbruster ’75
Bob Armbruster ’75 and Beverly Thompson Armbruster ’75 tell a delightful story about the day they met during Homecoming week their junior year at Bridgewater College. The Homecoming theme that year was “Country Komfort,” and one of the days that week students were encouraged to dress to the theme. Beverly said that she and some […]
BC Seniors to Display Art in Group Exhibition April 14-May 2
Bridgewater College art and digital media arts majors will showcase their works in a senior art thesis exhibition on display in Bridgewater College’s Beverly Perdue Art Gallery and various locations around campus from Monday, April 14, through Friday, May 2, 2025. The art exhibition will have an opening reception on Monday, April 14 from 5-7 […]
BC Recognizes Outstanding Alumni
Bridgewater College honored three alumni at the College Awards ceremony on Saturday, April 5 for their professional achievements and humanitarian service. The 2025 Distinguished Alumnus Award was presented to Ashley B. Smith of Midland, Va., class of 1985; the 2054 Young Alumna Award was presented to Lauren H. Shifflett of Mt. Crawford, Va., class of […]