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Lissa Diaz
Director of Public Relations & Communications
Promoting the Mission
The Office of Public Relations & Communications works with internal and external partners to promote the mission of Bethel University, build relationships and communicate openly with constituents and the public.
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Our office handles announcements from the president’s office, academic departments, the admission office and the institutional advancement office. We also handle announcements on topics that go beyond the day-to-day function and activity of the campus.
Bethel University to Host Fifth Annual Starting Small Summit
Bethel University is set to host the fifth annual Starting Small Summit on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, featuring Jamie Schmidt, founder of Schmidt’s Naturals; Sam Rockwell, co-founder and CEO of Happi Co.,; Cordell Brodis, co-founder and creative director of Dr. Bombay’s Ice Cream; and Shawn D. Nelson, founder and ECO of Lovesac.
Bethel University to Hold Inauguration of Dee McDonald, Ph.D.
Bethel University will inaugurate Dee McDonald, Ph.D., as its ninth president on Nov. 14 in a ceremony honoring the past while looking to the future.
![[VIDEO] Student Testimony: Thiago dos Santos](https://betheluniversity.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Thiago-dos-Santos-400x250.jpg)
[VIDEO] Student Testimony: Thiago dos Santos
After suffering a serious injury, Bethel University soccer player and senior Thiago dos Santos found renewed faith and purpose in God. Watch Thiago tell his story and how he has experienced God's presence due to his injury.
New K-12, Higher Education Partnership Creates Seamless Pathway for Students to Transfer to Bethel University
Bethel University is pleased to partner with the Indiana Department of Education on a new faith-based academic pathway for high school students to complete diploma requirements while earning up to 30 transferable college credits. The Professional Pathway credential,...