Latest News and Stories
Four science labs receive state-of-the-art renovations
Bethel’s chemistry and biological sciences labs received a $1 million renovation in time for the 2024-2025 school year, thanks to a generous donor.
August 30, 2024 | 2 p.m.
New mural installation at Bethel: Embracing art, identity, and community
As August draws to a close and campus life picks up, Bethel University reveals a fresh artistic addition to the Barnes Academic Center (BAC). The new mural by artist Kaye Lee Patton, titled 쑥쑥, 무럭무럭 (Dandelions 민들레), has replaced Dale Johnson’s Reconciliation Mural, offering a vibrant reflection on art, identity, and community.
August 27, 2024 | 11:50 a.m.
Bethel accelerates student success by partnering with Complete College America
By joining Complete College America’s accelerator, Bethel University is taking a significant step to build momentum and improve on years of efforts to support the success of all students, especially historically underrepresented students.
August 22, 2024 | 2:30 p.m.
Transferring into community
Nate Holder ’26 transferred to Bethel and found something other schools didn’t have—a place to belong.
August 01, 2024 | 1 p.m.
Bethel University’s Rocket Team soars to a third consecutive victory at Midwest High Power Rocketry Competition
The Bethel University Rocket Team clinched the first-place title for the third consecutive year at the prestigious 2024 Midwest High Power Rocketry competition, hosted by NASA's Minnesota Space Grant Consortium. The annual flight launch, held on May 19, draws universities from all over the Midwest region to demonstrate advancements in aerospace engineering.
July 31, 2024 | 12:36 p.m.
Q&A with Liz Burd ’09, GS ‘15: Furthering accessible education at Bethel
As director of Bethel’s Office of Accessibility Resources and Services (OARS), Liz Burd’s leadership exemplifies Bethel’s commitment to accessibility and inclusivity. Through proactive support and innovative resources, OARS empowers students with disabilities to thrive academically and personally within the Bethel community.
July 17, 2024 | 8:22 a.m.
Kassidy Rouse ’25 named the 2024 Bethel Newman Civic Fellow
Through her work with the housing justice nonprofit Urban Homeworks, Kassidy Rouse '25 has showcased remarkable servant leadership and a deep-rooted passion for social change. She hopes to use this experience to inform her own ministry work in the future.
July 11, 2024 | 9:49 a.m.
Meet Nick Cocalis, Bethel’s new lead campus pastor
Nick Cocalis, Bethel’s men’s golf coach, will now serve as lead campus pastor, focused on providing students diverse opportunities to experience God during their time at Bethel.
July 10, 2024 | Noon
