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April 30, 2026
Students’ work reflects personal experience
The second senior exhibit of the school year showcases the work of three graduating seniors working with artist books (paper sculpture), graphic design, painting and […]
April 28, 2026
Oratorio recounts the creation story from Genesis
One of Joseph Haydn’s best-known works celebrates the Judeo-Christian account of creation through soloists, orchestra and a “choir of angels.” Bethel’s annual Masterworks concert, under […]
April 21, 2026
Bethel to celebrate seniors with commencement May 10
The Bible and religion department is now 2-0 for commencement speakers, with Peter Goerzen giving this year’s address. The graduating Class of 2026 chose Goerzen, […]
April 20, 2026
Postponed program on Dockum sit-in will take place April 26
There are only a few weeks left to see Kauffman Museum’s award-winning “Voices of Conscience: Peace Witness in the Great War,” the current special exhibit. […]
April 9, 2026
Wilson is co-author of new book on restorative justice and community
An idea living in Sheryl Wilson’s head for years has now become three-dimensional in a new book. Wilson is vice president for culture and belonging […]
April 1, 2026
Student art now on display in Regier Gallery
The annual Student Art Exhibit is open, featuring the work of 41 students in a variety of media. The show will be up through April […]
March 31, 2026
Bethel will recognize 2025 alumni award winners in convocation
The three alumni award winners for 2025 will be on campus to be honored in person April 6. The three will receive their awards, and […]
March 30, 2026
Wynn Goering named interim president
Wynn Goering, the current chair of the Bethel College Board of Directors, will assume the duties of interim president on July 1, the board announced […]
March 23, 2026
Gering to conclude service June 30
Dr. Jon C. Gering has announced that he will conclude his service as president at the end of June 2026, marking more than eight years […]
March 13, 2026
Schmidt’s new position has long-term vision for Bethel land
Bethel has an agrarian mascot – the Threshers – and agrarian history to go with it, one that Jason Schmidt dreams of restoring in the […]
March 12, 2026
Scarry has multi-genre book forthcoming from Parlor Press
If Dr. Siobhán Scarry’s new book were a piece of visual art, it would be described as “mixed media.” Parlor Press will publish Figure in a […]
March 11, 2026
Program on conscientious objection moves to Zoom
Conscientious objection to war can affect all members of a family in different ways, not only the ones faced with the choice of whether or […]