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Homecoming and Family Weekend 2024 Highlights
Campus was packed October 11-13 for one of the Bethel community’s most beloved events: Homecoming and Family Weekend. Here are some highlights from this decades-old tradition that combines stunning fall colors with a full lineup of special events.
October 24, 2024 | midnight.
Investing in hope and values
Donors Barb and Rollie Anderson and their family are giving $20 million to Bethel to launch the Anderson Family College of Health Sciences. They want Bethel graduates—future healthcare providers—to offer care so compassionate that patients see God through it.
October 23, 2024 | 10 a.m.
Bethel launches the Anderson Family College of Health Sciences
With a generous $20 million dollar gift, Bethel positions itself to be a leader in excellent faith-based healthcare education in the Midwest through the Anderson Family College of Health Sciences.
October 10, 2024 | 9 a.m.
Aaron Buzay GS’05, GS’11 named Alumnus of the Year for the Graduate School/College of Adult & Professional Studies
After finding success in corporate retail, Aaron Buzay GS’05, GS’11 knew his life needed more balance around his top three values—God, family, and work. Since, he’s found a calling in higher education. Today, he leads several offices at Roger Williams University in Rhode Island.
October 09, 2024 | 2:30 p.m.
Ryan O’Leary S’03 named Bethel Seminary’s Alumnus of the Year
As a member of the Bois Forte Band of Ojibwe and a Christ-follower, Ryan O’Leary S’03 feels strategically positioned to share the gospel with the 11 million Indigenous people across North America. He serves as leader of Converge International’s First Peoples Initiative and president of the National Association of Native Evangelicals.
October 08, 2024 | 11:30 a.m.
Carissa Carroll ’03 named Alumna of the Year for the College of Arts & Sciences
Carissa Carroll ’03's personal journey with her son's Down syndrome diagnosis inspired her to establish a nonprofit dedicated to supporting new parents facing a similar journey. Her organization, Jack’s Basket, provides encouragement and resources to families around the world, helping them navigate their new realities with hope and support.
October 07, 2024 | 5:33 p.m.
New scholarships of up to $25,000 available for Master of Social Work students aspiring to work in Minnesota schools
Bethel University’s MSW program announces new scholarship opportunities, providing substantial financial support for students committed to delivering essential clinical and mental health services in Minnesota schools.
October 02, 2024 | 9:10 a.m.
Q&A with Teng Lee, director of safety, security, and emergency management
With years of experience in safety and security, Teng Lee is committed to keeping Bethel’s campus—and you—secure. Here, he shares what his new role looks like and what he’s excited about.
September 27, 2024 | 10 a.m.
