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09/10/2026

Think you know your Bethel colors? 👀💛

Drop your guess for the correct Bethel blue and gold in the comments—we’ll reveal the answer later!

09/09/2026

Seminary for Everyone is back this October!

In Living into the Goodness of God: Spiritual Formation Practices for Everyday Life, Monica Ritchie S’22 will explore how practices like Scripture, prayer, gratitude, and communal life shape us to love God and reflect God’s goodness in the world.

The online course runs Oct. 5–30.

Learn more and register: https://www.bethel.edu/seminary/academics/seminary-for-everyone/

09/08/2026

Bennett Moger ’28 once wondered if choosing a smaller Division III university would mean choosing smaller opportunities.

Instead, he found the opposite.

At Bethel, Moger stepped into athletics early, photographing all 18 varsity sports, building relationships with athletes, testing creative ideas, and learning how to tell the full story of a game—not just capture the biggest play. 📸

Read more about how a smaller school gave Moger room to take on bigger responsibility: https://www.bethel.edu/news/articles/2026/september/bennett-moger

(All sports photography featured in this post was taken by Moger.)

09/08/2026

As a new semester begins, here are a few fun facts about Bethel’s newest Royals! 💙

Starting college means learning a new campus, meeting new people, and settling into a whole new routine. Welcome Week gives first-year students a chance to do all of that through move-in, worship, community events, service opportunities, and plenty of time to connect.

Meet the new class, discover a few surprising facts about them, and see how their first days as Royals unfolded: bethel.edu/news/articles/2026/september/welcome-week-2026

09/04/2026

Bethel political science alumni are putting their faith into practice through thoughtful dialogue and a commitment to service at the Minnesota Capitol and beyond.

Read how their Bethel education prepared them to work across differences and lead with purpose. →

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09/03/2026

Some things just feel different at Bethel. 💙

The conversations that last longer than planned. The places that become part of your routine. The people you start seeing everywhere.

As a new semester begins, we hope Bethel feels a little more like home each day.

09/02/2026

Thomas Avra '27 spent much of his life moving from place to place. Through every transition and difficult season, he learned to look for people who feel like home.

That shaped both his decision to come to Bethel and his decision to study social work.

From coaches who cared about him as a person to friends who do life alongside him, Thomas found the kind of community he hopes to offer others someday.

09/02/2026

For a long time, Deacon Corey Lashawn Boyd GS’21, GS’26 wasn’t sure college was something he would ever be able to do.

School had always been hard. He was diagnosed with a learning disability as a child, struggled academically, and heard more than once that higher education might not be in his future.

He kept going anyway.

Today, Corey has earned two graduate degrees, serves as chief equity officer for the State of Minnesota, and is an ordained deacon.

Read his inspiring story here:

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09/01/2026

Earlier this month, Bethel’s PA students gathered for the 2026 Physician Assistant Pinning and White Coat Ceremony, recognizing first-year students as they prepare for clinical rotations and celebrating graduating students as they begin their next chapter.

Congratulations to the PA classes of 2026 and 2027 on this meaningful milestone! 🎉 We look forward to seeing how you use your gifts, skills, and compassion to serve others and make a difference in the world.

08/31/2026

It’s the first week of school! 📌 Save these tips for your first week at Bethel.

Starting college can feel like a lot, but a little planning can make the transition easier. Swipe for a few simple ways to get settled, stay organized, and make time to meet new people along the way.