Latest News and Stories
The Intersection of Creativity and Christianity
Ruth (Tank) Pszwaro ’98 has found herself working at an Irish improv stage in the Twin Cities, attending graduate school in Vancouver, running into a Bethel mentor in Paris, and now working as artistic director at the Grand Marais Art Colony. In this Q&A, she encourages undergraduate students that it’s okay not to have a direct career path.
November 30, 2021 | 2:45 p.m.
A Humanitarian Crisis That Hits Close to Home
Myanmar made international headlines in February 2021 when the nation’s military staged a coup. The months that followed have been filled with violent attacks on ethnic minority groups, like the Karen, which hits close to home for Bethel students and alumni connected to the Karen community.
November 29, 2021 | 12:15 p.m.
Did Somebody Say Team?
Nineteen Bethel University football players are serving local city high schools and their football programs as part of a desire to build long-term friendships with young athletes. The relationships are proving to be life-changing—for the high school athletes and the Bethel players alike.
November 23, 2021 | Noon
Research Team Probes History with Cutting-Edge Tech
Building off of ideas sparked in Bethel’s Advanced Digital Humanities course, Zach Haala ’23 and Associate Professor of History Charlie Goldberg are conducting a research project to use artificial intelligence to probe historical archives for patterns. They are one of the student-faculty research teams to receive a 2021-22 Edgren Scholarship.
November 19, 2021 | 9:30 a.m.
A Long-ago Gift, Regifted, is Now Giving Back
Bethel student-athletes—and fans—are the beneficiaries of a gift that keeps on giving.
November 17, 2021 | 10 a.m.
Bethel Hosts First CFA Ethics Challenge in Midwest
Students in Associate Professor of Business Amanda Carter’s Investments course recently gained first-hand experience navigating tricky ethical situations they may one day encounter in the workplace. And their experience could pave the way for future college students at Bethel and beyond.
November 15, 2021 | 10 a.m.
New Online BSW Launches
Bethel launches a new online B.A in social work (BSW) degree program that helps students use their compassion for others to bring hope and promote justice.
November 12, 2021 | 10:30 a.m.
Providing Purposeful Community for Expectant Mothers
Rachel Hanus GS’17 is a Bethel grad, certified nurse-midwife, and co-founder of ESTHER Homes, a maternity housing program for pregnant women facing crisis or homelessness in St. Paul, Minnesota. She spends her days walking alongside women, providing support and creating a space for them to experience true community.
November 11, 2021 | 8 a.m.
