Bethany College Presidential Page

Dr. Laura Crawley

Dr. Laura Crawley serves as the 16th president of Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas. With more than two decades of leadership experience in higher education, she is deeply committed to Bethany’s mission of faith, service, and learning. Throughout her career, Dr. Crawley has worked to create communities where students are challenged, supported, and inspired to thrive both in and beyond the classroom.

She has served on numerous boards, led leadership development programs, and shared her expertise at academic and professional conferences. Dr. Crawley earned her Ph.D. and M.A. in Women’s Studies from Emory University and her B.A. with Honors in American Studies from The University of Texas at Austin.