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Bethel’s new dean for the school of business is “right leader for this formative moment”
Tom Brown, Ph.D., has been named the first dean of Bethel University’s new school of business, bringing decades of experience in business education and industry partnerships—and a deep passion for Christ-centered leadership in the marketplace.
July 07, 2025 | 1 p.m.
Then and now with Google Marketing Partner and Operations Manager Sarah Peterson ’10
From childhood memories in Bethel’s hallways to helping lead partner marketing and operations at Google, Sarah Peterson ’10 reflects on the people and moments that shaped her journey. Her story weaves together faith, mentorship, and the drive to invest in others—then and now.
June 30, 2025 | 8 a.m.
Bethel artists get a head start in the local art scene
Bethel students and alumni open art studio and gallery space in Northeast Minneapolis, making a debut at Art-a-Whirl—the country’s largest open artist studio tour.
June 24, 2025 | 9 a.m.
Living what she’s learned: Soraya Keiser ’24 reflects on a year of teaching, growing, and connecting in Bulgaria
As a Fulbright scholar, Soraya Keiser ’24 has spent the past school year teaching in Bulgaria. Through classroom challenges, cultural exchange, and community-building moments—from craft club to international travel—she’s discovering how storytelling and curiosity can shape a meaningful life abroad.
June 18, 2025 | 12:15 p.m.
Bethel research team develops new test to measure 'forever chemicals' breakdown
The student-faculty team recently developed the first-ever test designed to continuously measure the breakdown of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by naturally-occurring enzymes. This kind of research relationship represents a cornerstone of a Bethel education, and the findings could have implications for how we understand and control the use of these synthetic compounds.
June 13, 2025 | 6 a.m.
Fridley Fire Chief James Lange GS'15 will always be an educator at heart
Fridley Fire Chief James Lange GS'15 brings his classroom experience to city leadership—proving great teachers can lead far beyond school walls. With a background in education and a Bethel master's degree, Lange applies his teaching mindset to firefighter training, community outreach, and public safety strategy.
June 11, 2025 | 2:30 p.m.
Putting faith to work: Bethel associate dean of education helps lead global disability conference in Ukraine
Katie Bonawitz, associate dean of education, helped lead a global virtual conference focused on disability support, bringing together educators and leaders from Bethel and across Ukraine.
June 09, 2025 | 10:40 a.m.
Commissioned to lead: Bethel’s class of 2025 moves forward with purpose, faith, and resilience
On May 24, 2025, Bethel University honored the achievements of its graduates across the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS), College of Adult & Professional Studies (CAPS), the Graduate School (GS), and Seminary (SEM).
June 05, 2025 | 9:07 a.m.
