Junior Psychology major Kendall Kenders came to Bethel University looking for opportunities to learn and grow.
Lian Glomski ’21
Once Lian Glomski ’21 opened her heart to the Bethel community, it changed her life in ways she could never have imagined.
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[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.
Where BU Took You: Kaitlin Parmley ’18
Dr. Kaitlin (Elsasser) Parmley graduated from Bethel University in 2018 with a degree in exercise science.
Enjoying Sweet Success and Giving Back
Alumnus Bob Jaques ’00, franchise owner of Ritter’s Frozen Custard on Main Street in Mishawaka, Ind., celebrates 20 years selling frozen custard and is the top-selling Ritter’s in Indiana.
Nicole Hamrick ’27
Nicole Hamrick ’27 is passionate about the field of education and plans to help students with physical and mental disabilities in her career.
From Refugee to Child of God
Alumna Olga Petrosyan ’06 shares about her journey to Bethel and the true story of her family that inspired the feature film “Between Borders.”
Where BU Took You: Jonathan Lade ’19
Jonathan Lade ’19 studied Christian Ministries at Bethel and has gone on to minister to college students on secular campuses.
Peyton Dickinson ’27
Peyton Dickinson ‘27 has always felt a deep calling to care for and serve others, especially in their most vulnerable moments. She chose nursing as her major so she can live out her faith through compassion, service and healing. “I love how nursing provides a tangible...
Rafael Ferreira ’28
Rafael Ferreira ’28 is a business management major and varsity soccer player. He is heavily involved on campus, singing in the choir, worship band for Vespers, and performing in musicals including as Rolph in “The Sound of Music.” He has a vision of one day starting...