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Staying connected, giving back: Inside Bethel’s alumni network
Bethel has a thriving alumni community that’s more than 50,000 strong—it’s a diverse group of Royals making a difference in the Twin Cities and just about every corner of the world. Alumni Council President Jason Schommer ’06 and Vice President Michelle Perry ’08 reflect on their Bethel experience, why they choose to serve on the council, and what it looks like to stay engaged as a Bethel alum.
December 11, 2025 | Noon
Ten years in, BUILD continues helping students grow in confidence and independence
Since 2015, Bethel’s BUILD program has helped students with intellectual disabilities thrive in college—and beyond.
December 04, 2025 | 1:30 p.m.
A glow-up, in the name of science
In partnership with a local tech incubator, Bethel researchers have created glowing soap that turns handwashing into a more foolproof experience. Their work has been positively reviewed by healthcare professionals, has recently been published in an international journal, and has many potential applications—from schools to hospitals to food service.
December 03, 2025 | 9:30 a.m.
Curtis Anderson: A lifelong learner returns to Bethel—60 years later
At 84, Curtis Anderson walks across Bethel’s campus with purpose. More than six decades after first enrolling, he’s back in the classroom—learning, sharing, and showing what it means to pursue lifelong growth.
December 01, 2025 | 8 a.m.
Seeing green: Billie Asmus ’15, the Repaint Lady
A Bethel-born blend of creativity, grit, and calling turned one alum’s DIY frustration into an eco-friendly product that caught the attention of ABC’s 'Shark Tank' and TV personalities Chip and Joanna Gaines and Barbara Corcoran.
November 26, 2025 | 3 p.m.
A vision for inclusion: Lithuanian visit to Bethel reflects growing intercontinental collaboration
A delegation of education leaders from Lithuania visited Bethel University this fall to explore inclusive education in action. What they found—especially in Bethel’s BUILD program—sparked new ideas, deepened partnerships, and opened possibilities for transforming special education in their home country.
November 24, 2025 | 10 a.m.
How Bethel prepares students like Eli Nowacki ’27 for a confident future
Today’s job market is competitive—and constantly evolving. Bethel’s Studio for Vocation and Calling is helping students like Nowacki build the skills, confidence, and clarity to succeed in it.
November 21, 2025 | 8:25 a.m.
Coming home to community
Homecoming and Family Weekend brought Royals together for a celebration of connection and tradition. From campus events to shared stories, the weekend reflected the heart of Bethel—a Christ-guided community where students, alumni, and families belong.
October 27, 2025 | 12:30 p.m.
