Latest News and Stories
Dan Minea ’14 receives 4 Under 40 Alumni Achievement Award
Minea experienced loving, mission-driven community at Bethel and used that experience to launch Collective Chicago, a nonprofit centered on disrupting the cycle of poverty and developing communal sufficiency in Uptown’s unhoused population.
September 11, 2024 | Noon
The newest Royals are here!
Welcome Week 2024 has come and gone, bringing with it a whole new group of Royals who call Bethel home. Here’s a recap of the last week, and an introduction to the new class.
September 06, 2024 | Noon
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.
