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Bethel University is one of 10 Indiana colleges to be recognized as a 2019 College of Distinction, and one of 58 schools in the nation to be named a Christian College of Distinction. This honor is given to colleges and universities that excel in the Four Distinctions: engaged students, great teaching, vibrant communities and successful outcomes.

Imagine your future at Bethel University. Visit us during Private College Week, July 15–19, for a campus visit Monday, Thursday or Friday. There is also a special day just for 21^st Century Scholars on Wednesday, July 17. Sign up today for an individualized visit or the 21st Century Scholar Visit.

Bethel University has established the $25,000 endowed Engbrecht Spiritual Life Fund to permanently support costs associated with fall revival speakers or student spiritual life retreats for Bethel University, and to support other ministries as funds grow. 

Jerry L. White, CPA, has been named Vice President for Administration & Finance and CFO for Bethel University, beginning Aug. 19.

Matt Lentsch, MPA, CFRE, has been named vice president for institutional advancement at Bethel University. He will begin July 8.

Bethel University announces the 2019 Spring Semester Dean's List.

Bethel University will offer its annual academic and sports camps for kids this summer.

Bethel University has partnered with YouVisit, LLC to build a complete walking tour of the school’s scenic campus, giving prospective students from around the world with unlimited access to university grounds.

On Monday, May 6, Bethel College officially began operating as Bethel University. The transition has been more than a year in the making, since the Bethel College Board of Trustees voted to change the name in April 2018.

This year, more than 415 students plan to participate in Bethel College’s two commencement ceremonies, which will be held Saturday, May 4, in the Wiekamp Athletic Center on Bethel’s campus. This will be the last class to graduate from Bethel College before we become Bethel University on May 6. The 10 a.m. commencement includes adult programs, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) completion and graduate programs. The 5 p.m. commencement includes all traditional undergraduate programs, Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

The Bethel College Center for Academic Success is helping students relieve some stress during finals week by providing a variety of activities, including having some “kitten therapy” courtesy of Pet Refuge. Other activities include shoulder massages, coloring, journaling, a bubble wrap wall and free popcorn.

Bethel College will host a Give Back Gala May 11 at 5:30 p.m., in the Wiekamp Athletic Center on Bethel’s campus. Keynote speaker Steve Arterburn, best-selling author of "Every Man's Battle" and "The Book of Life Recovery," will share a message focused on the theme of mental and spiritual wellness. Seven-time Grammy-nominated musical guest Natalie Grant will present an acoustic concert at the event.

Bethel College will launch three new on-ground programs and three online programs in Fall 2019. These include Computer Sciences, Business Marketing and English as a New Language on-ground, and Cyber Security, Business Marketing and a Master’s in Sport Administration online.

The Bethel College Voices of Triumph and Women's Chorale will present a spring semester performance on Fri., April 26 at 7:30 p.m., in the Paqui and Brian Kelly Auditorium in the Middleton Hall of Science on Bethel’s campus.

Bethel College will present the War & Peace event, with a Film Screening April 3 at 7:30 p.m., and a Music Concert April 6 at 7:30 p.m., with access to an Art Exhibit prior to the concert. Both the Film Screening and Music Concert will take place in the Everest-Rohrer Fine Arts Center-Auditorium; the Art Exhibit will take placed in the Weaver Art Gallery, all on Bethel’s campus. This project is made possible by the Indiana Arts Commission, the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. Cost for each venue varies.