Director of Alumni Relations Megan Vencill ‘20 hosted the Ram 2 Ram panel on Friday, October 16, 2026. Alumni visiting for Homecoming & Family Weekend shared stories from their time at Bluefield University with current students and offered advice on post-graduation opportunities.
The panel included Dr. Sam Bennett ‘16, Sarah Nipper ‘19, Zach Smith ‘08, and Savannah Wimbush ‘18.
Dr. Bennett studied mass communication at BU before completing a master’s degree in special education and earning a doctorate in educational leadership and administration. Throughout his career, he has served as a special education teacher, instructional coach, assistant principal, adjunct professor, and athletic director.
Nipper majored in biology at Bluefield, specializing in pre-health. She continued her education at the University of Pikeville’s Kentucky College of Optometry and practices optometry in Bluefield, West Virginia.
Smith majored in Christian studies and criminal justice, concentrating in pre-law. He continued his education at the Appalachian School of Law, where he earned a Doctor of Law in 2015. He is an attorney for Buckland Law Firm, P.L.L.C. in Pearisburg, Virginia.
Wimbush studied graphic communication as a BU undergraduate. She went on to complete a Master of Business Administration at Bluefield in 2019. She currently serves as Business Development Manager for Stafford County Economic Development in Virginia.
Bennett, Nipper, Smith, and Wimbush spoke with students about internships, networking, and preparing for success after graduation.