Bethel University welcomed its largest new student class since 2021, with 300 freshmen and transfers representing 23 countries and 24 states and territories and new student enrollment up more than 20%.
Four Decades of Impact
After 38 years of teaching at Bethel University, Dr. Norm Spivey reflects on faith, mentorship and the lasting impact of investing in students.
Kendall Kenders
Junior Psychology major Kendall Kenders came to Bethel University looking for opportunities to learn and grow.
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.
Where BU Took You: Lydia (Klassen) Mogga ’15
Lydia (Klassen) Mogga ’15 chose Bethel to study psychology, and it led her to Africa, where she serves with Africa Inland Mission (AIM) as a counselor at the Tumaini Counseling Center in Nairobi, Kenya.
Bethel sophomore awarded “Realizing the Dream” scholarship from ICI
Bethel University’s Smyrna Masih was named one of this year’s “Realizing the Dream” recipients by Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI).
Smyrna Pervez Masih
Smyrna longed for an education and continually begged her parents to send her to school, but they did not have financial resources. Now pursuing a Christian ministry major and Psychology minor at Bethel, Smyrna’s desire to learn is stronger than ever.
Scholarships Make Education Possible
Sophomore psychology student Asia Hudson received the Dwyer Scholarship at just the right time.