Bethel University

10/09/2026

We’re thrilled to announce Pam Olson ’72 as Bethel’s 2026 Alumna of the Year! Pam has spent decades living out the values that shaped her at Bethel: faith, generosity, service, and a commitment to others.

From supporting ministries to serving on Bethel’s Board of Trustees and helping students through scholarships, Pam has continued to invest in people and in the Bethel community throughout her life.

Watch her story and see how her Bethel experience helped shape a life of service.

https://www.bethel.edu/news/articles/2026/october/alumna-pam-olson

10/09/2026

Exciting things are happening on campus! 🚧

Getsch Hall is currently under construction as part of a larger project to refresh Bethel’s first-year residential experience. The renovation is the first phase of a broader plan to update the residence halls on Freshman Hill in the years ahead.

We’re excited to invest in spaces that support the student experience, and we’ll share more as the project continues!

10/08/2026

Beret Leone ’18 has reported on some of Minnesota’s biggest breaking news stories in recent years, but the part of the job she values most is the trust people place in her to tell their stories.

Now a reporter with WCCO, Beret credits her time at Bethel with giving her room to explore her interests, build confidence, and find a direction that fit.

Read more about Beret’s story:

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10/07/2026

Mark your calendars! Next Wednesday, join Luz De Bethel and Poder for the next Night of Adoración—a chance to step away from the busyness of the week and worship together.

Night of Adoración is a bilingual worship event in English and Spanish. All are invited to Benson Great Hall for an evening to slow down, reflect on God’s love, and connect in community and faith.

📅 October 14
🕣 8:30-9:30 p.m.
📍 Benson Great Hall

10/06/2026

Two Bethel football players. Two cancer journeys, 20 years apart. One shared determination to return to the game they love.

Discover how Alec Santelman ’30 and Logan Flannery ’11 found an unexpected connection through Bethel football, faith, and The Goliath Project—and how their stories are inspiring hope beyond the field.

Read their story: https://www.bethel.edu/news/articles/2026/october/goliath-project

10/05/2026

It’s that time again… 🏈 this Saturday is our Homecoming football game!

Bring your family and friends and come cheer on the Royals as they take on Augsburg University at Royal Stadium.

📍 Royal Stadium
⏰ 1 p.m.
🏈 Bethel vs. Augsburg

See you in the stands!

10/05/2026

🎉 For the second year in a row, Bethel is welcoming the largest incoming undergraduate class in university history! This fall, 1,179 new students are beginning their Bethel experience—continuing exciting momentum across our community.

Read more here:

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10/02/2026

We’ve spent the past year discussing Bethel’s growing commitment to preparing for life after college. But what does it actually look like for students?

This story goes to the people doing the work: faculty weaving vocational exploration into their courses, staff coaching students through resumes and interviews, and students using those experiences to make decisions about majors, internships, careers, and life after college.

The Bethel Career Commitment is a big deal. This is a look at how people across Bethel are actually putting it into practice—and how students are already being impacted:

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09/30/2026

It’s that time of the year! 🍂 We’re so excited to welcome our community of students, alumni, parents, families, and friends back to campus for our Homecoming and Family Weekend! Next week, from October 9-11, you can look forward to athletic games, class reunions, open houses, food, and so much more! View the full schedule, registration, and everything you need to plan your weekend at bethel.edu/events/homecoming/.

09/29/2026

Meet Bethel’s newest faculty members! 👋 They bring expertise, real-world experience, and a shared commitment to helping students prepare for what’s next.

Get to know the new faces joining our community this fall and learn more about their work at Bethel!

Read the full story:

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