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Hispanic Heritage Month - Student Spotlight
Oct 14, 2021
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month Bethany College would like to shine a light on Luis Fierro, class of 2022.
Luis was born in Juarez City Mexico and moved to the United States in 2015. Fierro, who is now living in Salina, found Bethany through a friend, Oscar Flores, who chose Bethany as well.
Fierro is a Biology and Chemistry major intending to go to medical school after graduation. When asked what he loves most about Bethany Fierro states, “I love being able to form a relationship with my professors, which is possible due to the size of the student body; they truly care about their students and you can tell by the way they act toward students.” Fierro adds, “My favorite professor would be Dr. McCormick since I have spent a great deal of time with him.”
Keep a look out for Fierro when he graduates in Spring 2022.
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.
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."
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.