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Matt Therrien ’07 receives 4 Under 40 Alumni Achievement Award
As Medtronic’s head of channel innovation and vice president of sales, Matt Therrien leads with conviction shaped by his faith and global perspective.
September 24, 2025 | 1 p.m.
Alisa Sparks '08 receives 4 Under 40 Alumni Achievement Award
A finance and HR double major turned luxury home staging and interior designer, Alisa Sparks built Linden Creek into an established luxury lifestyle brand—blending design, systems, and faith to help clients—and franchisees—find peace at home.
September 23, 2025 | 7 a.m.
Jay Hilbrands '13 receives 4 Under 40 Alumni Achievement Award
As deputy athletic director and athletic chief of staff for the University of Southern California, Jay Hilbrands puts his values first and appreciates the impact Bethel and Royals teammates and mentors have had on his career.
September 22, 2025 | 3 p.m.
Vespers under the lights: a fresh space to gather and grow
Bethel students gathered for the first Vespers service on September 7 beneath the newly gifted lights at Royal Stadium. This milestone evening not only marked the start of a new tradition, but also embodied Bethel’s vision to shine as a light on the hill—united in faith, community, and impact.
September 22, 2025 | 10:16 a.m.
Bethel makes history with 1,124 new undergraduate students
Exciting momentum at Bethel includes record-breaking enrollment, the launch of new academic programs, and a bold new career commitment.
September 18, 2025 | Noon
Bethel professor and alumnus co-author book on building trust in remote workplaces
Communication Studies Professor Peggy Kendall and David Horsager ’95, GS’07 are co-authoring Trust at a Distance to help leaders build trust, foster connection, and strengthen accountability among employees in remote settings.
September 17, 2025 | 11 a.m.
Bethel launches career commitment to support graduates after college
The Bethel Career Commitment provides continued career coaching and meaningful support for graduates who haven’t secured a job offer or graduate school acceptance within six months of graduation.
September 08, 2025 | 1 p.m.
Welcome, new Royals!
Welcome Week 2025 is in the books, and a brand new class of Royals is settling in for an exciting autumn on campus. Here’s what you need to know about this new group of Bethel undergrads.
September 05, 2025 | 2 p.m.
