Office of the President
The Office of the President leads Bethany College with a focus on student success, academic excellence, and community engagement. Committed to preparing students for meaningful careers and lives of service, the President’s Office upholds the College’s long-standing mission of faith, learning, and leadership since its founding in 1881.
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.
Heart of a Swede
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