Latest News and Stories
From a documentary to a Fulbright Scholarship, Soraya Keiser ’24 is finding her calling in stories
Soraya Keiser ’24 recently became the first Bethel student to receive a Fulbright Scholarship in more than a decade. It’s the latest example of Keiser finding numerous ways to get involved, tell stories, and gain experiences at Bethel through trips abroad, The Clarion, and Textura.
May 17, 2024 | 9:30 a.m.
“It meant that I’d be able to continue school"
After her mother died, Ann Lees CAPS '16, S'27 wasn’t sure how she’d continue her education. But then Lees applied for two scholarships to help her continue to pursue her Master of Divinity (M.Div.) to become a chaplain. She is one of many students who receive scholarships to help pay for school. This spring, Lees and other students got to meet many donors responsible for scholarships and share their stories with them.
May 14, 2024 | midnight.
Lessons learned in sports
Through multiple internship opportunities, Eli Santelman '25, has gained valuable experience during his time at Bethel. Initially following his love of sports and marketing, he interned for the St. Paul Saints, Minnesota Vikings, and Minnesota Timberwolves. He’s now taking what he learned and his marketing skills toward a career in corporate marketing.
May 02, 2024 | 10:30 p.m.
Bill Kinney: Math professor, video producer, YouTube influencer
He has 1,800 videos, including one with half a million monetized views, but that was never the intent. His goal was—and still is—to equip and inspire Bethel students through his teaching, whether in the classroom or online.
April 19, 2024 | Noon
Advancing healthcare: this year’s Innovation Scholars in focus
Exploring the convergence of science, healthcare, and entrepreneurship, Bethel’s Innovation Scholars team set out to unveil groundbreaking project recommendations.
April 18, 2024 | 3 p.m.
Lessons from a bird brain
Edgren Scholars Emily Schmidt ’24 and Professor of Biological Sciences Melissa Cordes study gene expression in European starlings, with the hope of better understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders.
April 15, 2024 | 9:15 a.m.
Meet the Duinincks: a Bethel family legacy five decades deep
Hailing from the small town of Prinsburg in central Minnesota, the Duinincks have sent 28 family members—and counting—to Bethel over the last five decades.
April 12, 2024 | 2 p.m.
Empowering local Asian American churches
Using a Kern Family Foundation Grant, Bethel Seminary Old Testament Professor Kaz Hayashi brings together, equips, and encourages Asian ministry leaders from across the Twin Cities.
April 10, 2024 | 10 a.m.