Bethany College

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πŸ’™πŸ’›Discover Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas. ✨
Founded in 1881, Bethany College is committed to educating, developing, and challenging students to pursue truth and excellence while leading lives grounded in faith, learning, and service. πŸ’™πŸ’› Founded in 1881 by Swedish-Lutheran immigrants, Bethany College helps students discover their own gifts, talents, skills, abilities, and passions. Find your

path by participating in an active campus life (with more than 50 organizations and athletic programs) that challenges you in both living and learning communities. Engaging experiences in and out of class develop communication and critical thinking skills, which prepare students for successful careers and lives of faith, learning, and service. Bethany's core values of integrity, hospitality, community, servant leadership, and sustainability involve students in something bigger than themselves. Service opportunities abound and groups such as the Green Team and the Advocacy Team involve students in earth-friendly and citizenship initiatives. Bethany's fine arts continue rich histories, including the tenure of painter Birger SandzΓ©n and the longest-running American Messiah performance. Fine arts majors learn to make their passion into careers, and non-majors explore art and music through cocurricular clubs and ensembles. As a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Bethany encourages students to explore and deepen their faiths. Find your spirituality through regular chapel services, campus ministry activities, and guidance and pastoral care from Bethany's campus pastor. Are you ready to find your path?

πŸŽ‰ Future Swedes are taking the next step! πŸŽ‰Enrollment Day is here, and we can't wait to welcome our newest students to t...
06/01/2026

πŸŽ‰ Future Swedes are taking the next step! πŸŽ‰

Enrollment Day is here, and we can't wait to welcome our newest students to the Bethany College Campus! πŸ’™πŸ’› Even if you have not selected a college or just weighing your options, YOU ARE WELCOME to EXPLORE.

Friday, June 5, admitted students will register for classes, connect with faculty and staff, meet future classmates, and begin preparing for an incredible Bethany College experience.

Your journey as a Swede starts now! πŸπŸ“š To register or if you have any questions, please visit: https://explore.bethanylb.edu/apply/status

β˜€οΈπŸŒΌ Summer is beginning to bloom at Bethany College! πŸŒΌβ˜€οΈThe campus is bursting with color as coneflowers and daisies bri...
05/31/2026

β˜€οΈπŸŒΌ Summer is beginning to bloom at Bethany College! πŸŒΌβ˜€οΈ

The campus is bursting with color as coneflowers and daisies brighten our landscape, creating the perfect backdrop for another beautiful Kansas summer. From peaceful walks across campus to the vibrant beauty of our gardens, there's no better place to enjoy the season than on the Bethany College Campus.

Wherever your summer takes you, we hope you'll carry a little Swede pride with you! πŸ’™πŸ’›

🎢 Exciting news for Bethany College! 🎢We are honored to be recognized by The Presser Foundation as a recipient of a $25,...
05/29/2026

🎢 Exciting news for Bethany College! 🎢

We are honored to be recognized by The Presser Foundation as a recipient of a $25,000 Capital Support Grant to enhance music facilities on our campus.

Special shout-out to Bethany College Bethany Swedes-Alumni Bob Kruger, who made the advancement office aware of the opportunity after the Fall Hyllningsfest tour of campus. THANK YOU, BOB!

This investment supports Bethany's commitment to providing outstanding opportunities for student musicians while preserving and strengthening the spaces where creativity, learning, and performance thrive. Through projects like these, we continue to build on our rich musical tradition and create transformative experiences for current and future Swedes.

Thank you to The Presser Foundation for supporting music education and helping institutions like Bethany College inspire the next generation of musicians and arts leaders. πŸ’™πŸ’›

Read more: https://presserfoundation.org/blog-post/capital-support-2025-26/

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🌟 Bethany College's First4U Scholarship 🌟We are proud to introduce the new First 4U Scholarship a bold investment in rur...
05/28/2026

🌟 Bethany College's First4U Scholarship 🌟

We are proud to introduce the new First 4U Scholarship a bold investment in rural student leaders and first-generation college students who are making a difference in their communities. πŸŒΎπŸ“š

This new scholarship program supports students from small towns through:
βœ… Scholarship assistance
βœ… Mentorship opportunities
βœ… Leadership development
βœ… A four-year experience focused on vocation, service, and belonging πŸ’™πŸ’›

Three of the first recipients are from Kansas communities including Lyons, Norton, and Ulysses! πŸ‘

β€œAt Bethany College, we want students to know their stories matter, their communities matter, and their future matters.” President Laura Crawley

We are excited to continue empowering the next generation of leaders who will strengthen rural communities across the country. 🌎✨

πŸ”— Read the full announcement here: http://www.bethanylb.edu/bethany-college-takes-bold-new-step-to-empower-rural-student-leaders

πŸ€ Bethany College Athletics is excited to announce Mickey DeVries as the new Head Women’s Basketball Coach for the Swede...
05/27/2026

πŸ€ Bethany College Athletics is excited to announce Mickey DeVries as the new Head Women’s Basketball Coach for the Swedes! πŸ’™πŸ’›

After serving the past three seasons as Assistant Coach, Coach DeVries steps into this leadership role with a strong commitment to student-athlete success, teamwork, accountability, and Swede pride. πŸ™Œ

Coach DeVries has made an impact across campus through Athletics, Student Affairs, Advancement, and Student Success, and we are thrilled to see him continue leading and investing in the Bethany College community.

We wish Sarah Able the very best as she pursues a new opportunity as a PE Teacher and Girl's Basketball Coach at the local high school, Smoky Valley Vikings.

Please join us in congratulating Coach DeVries on this exciting new chapter! πŸŽ‰πŸ‘

πŸš‚πŸ’™πŸ’› Bethany College alumni recently gathered in Ellis, Kansas, for a memorable day of fellowship, laughter, and Swede Sp...
05/27/2026

πŸš‚πŸ’™πŸ’› Bethany College alumni recently gathered in Ellis, Kansas, for a memorable day of fellowship, laughter, and Swede Spirit!

A special thank you to Bethany College alumni, Glen Keller and Dave McDaniel for hosting this wonderful gathering and creating an opportunity for Bethany friends to reconnect. Alumni were also delighted to welcome Dr. Joyce Pigge to the festivities.

The afternoon included a special VIP experience at the train museum, making the event even more memorable for all who attended. Events like these remind us that the Bethany connection continues far beyond campus.

Interested in hosting a Swede Event in your area? Please let us know by contacting the Office of Alumni at [email protected] or reach us by phone at 785-227-3380 ext. 8105

✨ Bethany College is pleased to announce Melissa Woeppel ’15 as the College’s new Dean of Spiritual Life and Campus Past...
05/26/2026

✨ Bethany College is pleased to announce Melissa Woeppel ’15 as the College’s new Dean of Spiritual Life and Campus Pastor! ✨

This newly created leadership role reflects Bethany College’s continued commitment to whole-person student development and to fostering a campus environment where faith, learning, leadership, and service come together. πŸ™πŸ“šπŸ’™

Melissa has faithfully served as Campus Pastor for the past three years and will continue leading worship, spiritual programming, and faith-centered engagement opportunities while expanding her leadership responsibilities across campus.

β€œHere, faith and learning begin with honest questions. Here, curiosity and spirituality belong together.” Melissa Woeppel

Please join us in congratulating Melissa on this exciting new chapter! πŸ‘πŸŽ‰

πŸ”— Read the full news release here: http://www.bethanylb.edu/bethany-college-announces-melissa-woeppel-as-dean-of-spiritual-life-and-campus-pastor

We remember. We honor. We do not forget. β€οΈπŸ€πŸ’™On this Memorial Day, Bethany College pauses to recognize and give thanks f...
05/25/2026

We remember. We honor. We do not forget. β€οΈπŸ€πŸ’™

On this Memorial Day, Bethany College pauses to recognize and give thanks for the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country and our freedoms. ⭐

We are also grateful to Bethany alumni Jim and Linda Martin for their continued generosity in providing a new American flag whenever needed, πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ a meaningful reminder of patriotism, service, and remembrance on our campus.

❀️ We remember their sacrifice.
🀍 We honor their legacy.
πŸ’™ We give thanks today and always.

05/22/2026

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Lindsborg, KS
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