Alumni Spotlight - Marc Cowell '92

Marc Cowell graduated from Bethany College with a degree in Psychology in 1992. He favored a small campus in a small town, making Bethany a perfect fit for him. When asked about life lessons he learned at Bethany, Marc explains, “I met students from various backgrounds who became friends. As a result, I always enter a new situation with an open mind, which I use daily in my current position.”

His advice for current students is to make the most of the small class sizes. “I still remember my 300-level classes where five to six students and a professor sat in a circle. I could not ask for a better learning environment.”

After graduation, Cowell found his purpose in helping others. “For 20 years, I worked with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For the last seven years, I have worked with families struggling to meet their most basic needs, such as food and shelter. I am currently the Executive Director of the Outreach United Resources Center (OUR Center). A large family resource center serving the St. Vrain Valley in Longmont, Colo.”

Something about Cowell that people may not know is that he has been a successful high school baseball coach in Colorado, winning two state titles. 

Swedes in STEM was created by the Bethany College Newtonian Society (Math and Science Club) to spotlight Bethany Alumni with a Math/Science Degree. Our goal is to recognize our Alumni's achievements post-graduation, as well as provide a valuable resource to students currently pursuing a degree in STEM. A display is also located outside of Nelson Lecture Hall.