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Craft, pattern, climate change play roles in Reimer’s fabric art
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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Yale theologian to speak on the flip side of excellence
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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Bethel’s Scott is honored by NAIA
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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Bethel mourns 11th president, Doug Penner
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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Music faculty open school year with recital
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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‘Everyday’ objects carry multiple meanings in paintings
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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Bethel welcomes new faculty and staff
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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End-of-year awards recognize achievements in multiple areas
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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Bethel earns character ‘gold’ from NAIA
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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Bethel announces spring academic honors, graduates
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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Nursing director receives teaching award during commencement
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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Museum traveling exhibit wins Award of Excellence
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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