President Ross Allen

08/28/2026

A look back at some of the preparation that happened before Welcome Week.

Before move-in began, Annie and I had the opportunity to spend time with some of the student leaders who would soon be welcoming our newest students to Bethel. I’m grateful for their energy, enthusiasm, and heart for community.

I was especially encouraged by those who gathered for a prayer walk across campus, praying for our incoming students and the year ahead. What a meaningful way to prepare for all that God will do at and through Bethel.

08/26/2026

What a wonderful kickoff to the year! There is so much to celebrate at Bethel: tremendous enrollment growth, a strengthening financial position, encouraging employee engagement, and most importantly, powerful evidence of God at work in the lives of our students.
Earlier this week, we met for our university-wide fall kickoff, which featured sessions led by campus leaders so staff and faculty could explore our Strategic Plan together. Leaders from across campus focused on five key areas as we seek God’s wisdom and direction for the next five years.
There is much to be grateful for, and I look forward with anticipation to what God has ahead for Bethel.

07/17/2026

For 170 years, God has faithfully used Converge to plant churches, equip leaders, and advance the gospel around the world. Bethel has been grateful to partner in that mission for more than 150 of those years.

While I wasn't able to attend Converge Together 2026, I was thankful members of the Bethel team could join more than 1,500 ministry leaders to celebrate God's faithfulness and the ways He continues to transform lives through His Church, at Bethel and around the world.

I'm grateful for our longstanding partnership with Converge and look forward with hope and anticipation to all God will continue to do.

Better Together.

06/23/2026

Earlier this spring, Will Courneya was named as Bethel’s recipient of the Vechery Scholarship. This award recognizes students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, character, and financial need as they complete their education at a Christian college. Congratulations, Will! We’re grateful for the impact you’ve made at Bethel and excited to see what God has ahead for you!

06/11/2026

I could not be more thrilled to welcome Dr. Sarah Westberg as the new dean of the Anderson Family College of Health Sciences. She has a demonstrated passion for teaching that we deeply value and I am excited to see how God work through AFCHS in the coming years. Welcome, Sarah!

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06/09/2026

Pastor Matt is a beloved member of our community. There is no way to appropriately thank him for all he has, and continues to give to Bethel through the talents God has given him. We are so grateful for you, Matt! Congratulations on 25 years of service!

05/29/2026

For nearly a decade Dr. Corrow has been an invaluable member of our faculty. I could not be more excited to see how God will use her in this new role shaping the future of CASE and our students!

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05/19/2026

Congratulations to Aaron, Grant, Lucy, and Kiera for representing Bethel so well at this year’s Innovation Scholars event. Their work at the intersection of science, healthcare, and entrepreneurship reflects the kind of thoughtful, real-world engagement we hope every student experiences here. Grateful for the way they stepped into a complex challenge and brought both skill and purpose to the table!

Celebrating 20 years of Innovation Scholars! 🧬

In February, the 2025-26 Innovation Scholars team—Aaron Elseth ’26, Grant Nelson ’26, Lucy Stay ’26, and Kiera Thurston ’26—presented project recommendations to Mayo Clinic innovators and licensing associates in Rochester, Minnesota.

Over four months, the team worked on a confidential biomedical technology transfer project involving engineered vesicles and mesenchymal stem cells, with applications connected to spinal cord injury and degenerative disc disorder.

The Innovation Scholars program gives students hands-on experience in science, healthcare, business, and entrepreneurship—and shows what Bethel students can do beyond the classroom.
Learn more about the program and related opportunities at: bethel.edu/student-scholarship-opportunities/

05/14/2026

One of my favorite nights of the year. The Scholarship Celebration is a reminder of what makes Bethel so special. Students, donors, alumni, and friends gathered around a shared belief in the power of Christ-centered education and the lives God is shaping here.

Grateful for the generosity that opens doors for so many students and for the stories shared around every table!

04/30/2026

What an encouragement to see such a strong showing at Bethel Advance and the meaningful conversations taking place around the future of education. Special thanks to alum Krista for sharing her insight and leadership. I love seeing Bethel graduates re-investing their experience back into our community!