Bethany College welcomed educators and future educators from across Kansas for a transformative day of learning and collaboration at the Bethany College Education Conference held on Saturday, April 13, 2024. The conference, "Innovative Next Steps in PreK-12 Learning," featured a dynamic lineup of speakers and workshops to empower educators with the latest educational insights and approaches.

"We are thrilled to welcome Hayley Samford to the Bethany College family as our new Director of Alumni Development & Engagement," said Interim President of Bethany College, Steve Eckman. "With her deep roots in the Smoky Valley area and impressive qualifications, we are confident she will strengthen our alumni network and lead us towards an even brighter future. Her passion for community and commitment to excellence make her a great fit for this vital role."

Lindsborg, KS - Bethany College is thrilled to announce the distinguished speakers for its upcoming Baccalaureate and Commencement ceremonies, both to be held on Saturday, April 27 at Presser Hall Auditorium. Baccalaureate Speaker: Reverend Lamont Anthony Wells Reverend Lamont Anthony Wells, Executive Director of the Network of Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Colleges and Universities (NECU), will deliver the Baccalaureate address. Reverend Wells, a dynamic speaker and human rights activist, brings a wealth of experience in fostering ecumenism, social justice, and inclusion. His insightful and inspiring messages resonate with audiences worldwide. Commencement Speaker: Dr. Brent Mai ('85) Dr. Brent Mai ('85), Dean of Libraries at Wichita State University, will deliver the Commencement address. A Western Kansas native and distinguished academic leader, Dr. Mai's career spans prestigious institutions such as Purdue, Vanderbilt, and Concordia - Portland Universities. His expertise in library sciences, coupled with his extensive research on the history and culture of the Volga Germans, enriches his engaging speeches. Both ceremonies, integral parts of Bethany's Lutheran heritage, will take place at Presser Hall Auditorium. The Baccalaureate service at 10:30 a.m., will feature worship, music performances by Bethany music ensembles, and reflections. The Commencement ceremony will follow at 2:00 p.m., celebrating the academic achievements of Bethany's graduating class. For more information about Bethany College's Baccalaureate and Commencement ceremonies, please visit bethanylb.edu/graduation .

Bethany College proudly announces a remarkable surge in new student enrollment and retention rates for the Spring 2024 semester, signaling a clear trajectory of growth and sustainability for the institution.

Mark your calendars because Giving Day is just around the corner on Wednesday, March 6th! Giving Day is an exciting opportunity for us to come together as a community and make a lasting impact on Bethany.

Ephemeral Theatre Ensemble will perform a reading of Tent Revival by Smoky Valley native Majkin Holmquist on Friday, March 1, at 7:00 p.m., at Messiah Lutheran Church in Lindsborg. The play was staged as part of the Yale School of Drama’s Carlotta Festival in 2018 and received a digital production through Paula Vogel’s Bard at the Gate in association with the McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton, NJ.

Dr. Elizabeth Mauch will serve Bethany College through December 31, 2023.

Bethany College marked a historic moment on Saturday, October 14, 2023, during the Homecoming/Hyllningsfest weekend, with the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Coach Ted Kessinger Family Stadium. Coach Kessinger and his family, former players, and coaches who worked alongside him were in attendance.

LINDSBORG, KAN. - The Bethany College Office of Advancement is excited to announce the endowment of the Henry Hays Scholarship. Dr. Hays was a business professor from 1977 – 1996, leaving his mark on the Bethany College campus and in students' lives forever. In honor of their 40-year reunion, the class of 1983 has formed this scholarship with an initial amount of $40,000 to honor Dr. Hays. The scholarship awards a student with a passion for business, economics, and data analysis, intellectual curiosity to explore new ideas and perspectives, and an ethical approach to global business relationships. The recipient will also participate in at least one of the internship opportunities offered at Bethany College that will explore and teach business skills and inspire an academic career such as that of Dr. Hays, who mentored so many of his students. "We are delighted Professor Hays is being honored with this scholarship. With this award, Bethany College students can continue their studies of business and economic changes in a global market and participate in a unique internship opportunity while continuing their path to their purpose. We want to thank the Class of 1983 for their generosity in honoring Professor Hays, who influenced many of them during their time at Bethany College," says Angie Martin, Associate Professor of Finance and Coordinator of Undergraduate Studies. The class of 1983 urges all alums whose lives were impacted by Dr. Hays to contribute to his scholarship fund by mailing a check with the memo line: Henry Hays Scholarship. Or visit bethanylb.edu/give and use the designation Henry Hays Scholarship. Bethany College, established by Swedish Lutheran immigrants in 1881, is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The mission of Bethany College is to educate, develop, and challenge individuals to reach for truth and excellence as they lead lives of faith, learning, and service. At Bethany, students join a community of dedicated educators and caring mentors who walk alongside them as they discover, explore, and navigate the path to their purpose. Bethany College is online at bethanylb.edu and is located in Lindsborg, Kansas, the fine arts and crafts capital of the state.