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October 1, 2025
Craft, pattern, climate change play roles in Reimer’s fabric art
Karen Reimer’s work, now on display in Bethel College’s Regier Art Gallery, is rooted equally in the traditions of domestic craft, and minimalism and conceptual […]
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September 29, 2025
Yale theologian to speak on the flip side of excellence
An internationally renowned theologian will lecture at Bethel during Fall Fest, thanks to the efforts of one alumnus. Miroslav Volf, a Croatian Protestant and professor […]
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September 29, 2025
Bethel’s Scott is honored by NAIA
Lisa Janzen Scott has received a national award in her capacity as Faculty Athletic Representative. The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics named Scott as the NAIA […]
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September 8, 2025
Bethel mourns 11th president, Doug Penner
Doug Penner, Bethel president from 1995-2002, died Aug. 29 after an extended illness. He was 77. Penner was born in Reedley, Calif. After an early […]
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September 8, 2025
Music faculty open school year with recital
Five members of the music faculty and a special guest are featured in the first event of the school year, on Sept. 12. The event […]
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September 2, 2025
‘Everyday’ objects carry multiple meanings in paintings
It’s not a typo – the title of Jordan Buschur’s solo show in the Regier Art Gallery really is “Decororator.” “Decororator” is in the gallery […]
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August 20, 2025
Bethel welcomes new faculty and staff
The following faculty and staff appointments have been announced for the 2025-26 school year (list includes those who began employment Jan. 1, 2025, or later): […]
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August 5, 2025
End-of-year awards recognize achievements in multiple areas
Several events at the end of the spring 2025 semester honored student achievement in academics, athletics, research and leadership. First in line were the 3rd […]
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August 5, 2025
Bethel earns character ‘gold’ from NAIA
Bethel athletics has received a top character award for the eighth straight year. When the NAIA recently announced its Champions of Character® Five-Star Gold Award winners […]
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July 16, 2025
Bethel announces spring academic honors, graduates
One hundred ninety-six Bethel College students had spring 2025 grades that earned academic distinction. In addition, 112 students graduated from Bethel on May 18. Students […]
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June 23, 2025
Nursing director receives teaching award during commencement
Bethel College honored Becky Bartell, assistant professor of nursing and director of the Department of Nursing, for teaching excellence at the 132nd commencement on May […]
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June 23, 2025
Museum traveling exhibit wins Award of Excellence
The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) announced June 9 that Kauffman Museum has received an Award of Excellence for the traveling exhibit […]
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