Bethany College hires Ashtyn Snider, Alumni Director

Jul 06, 2021

Bethany College is excited to announce that Ashtyn Snider has joined the Office of Advancement and Alumni as the Director of Alumni Development. Snider has been a part of the Bethany family for a few years. She graduated from Bethany in 2017 and then became the Orientation Director, Director of Greek Life, and the Resident Director of both Swedes Suites and New Hall. In 2019, Ashtyn joined the Admissions Team as an Admissions and Financial Aid Counselor. 


"Ashtyn Snider is a wonderful addition to the Advancement and Alumni Office. She will be working on finding new ways to engage alumni of all ages and strengthen those relationships. Her personality, drive and passion for forming connections to Bethany is already very apparent and I look forward to seeing her take this position to the next level." said Karissa Hoffman, Executive Director of the Office of Advancement and Alumni. 

Congratulations 2024 Graduates

03 May, 2024
Bethany College conferred degrees upon 99 students in Presser Hall Auditorium on April 27, 2024. The ceremony honored students who earned Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, and Bachelor of Music Education from the college during the 2023-2024 academic year. Summer, fall, and spring graduates were honored during a Baccalaureate worship service at 10:30 a.m. in Presser Hall, followed by Commencement at 2 p.m. Campus Pastor Melissa Woeppel led the Baccalaureate Service, and Rev. Lamont Wells, Executive Director of the Network of Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and Co llege and Universities (NECU). Gracelyn Gaskill '24, a chemistry and music major from Lindsborg, Kansas, provided special music for Commencement. Senior class speakers Inioluwa "Enoch" Ojo '24, a biology major from Katy, Texas, and Benjamin "Ben" Turner '24, a History and Political Science Major from Peyton, Colorado, gave thoughtful remarks on their time at Bethany College, taking time to thank their friends, faculty, and coaches. Dr. Brent Mai '85, Dean of University Libraries at Wichita State University, gave the commencement address, encouraging this year's graduates to go out into the world and exercise the four tenets of stoicism: wisdom, courage, temperance, and justice.
Assistant Professor Danielle Loder teaches students in Nelsons Science Center Classroom

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03 May, 2024
Interim President Steve Eckman commended the efforts of the faculty and staff in securing the grant, stating, "We are immensely grateful to the McPherson County Community Foundation for their incredible generosity. This grant will benefit our students and enrich the educational experiences available in the Smoky Valley community."

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30 Apr, 2024
The newly appointed Presidential Search Committee will commence their work immediately, aiming to recommend a candidate for Bethany College's 16th president to the board by the April 2025 board meeting.
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