Nearly 40 years since he started coaching in 1987, former Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mike Lightfoot’s influence continues to impact a third generation of players through the coaches he mentored as students.
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One Gift Makes a Big Difference
Sufficient Grounds Café and Campus Store underwent a remodel in fall 2025, funded by generous alumni donations. The renovated space includes recreational and study areas, upgraded campus store, new student lounges, and a café offering fresh-made bowls and healthy options.
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Lead Gift Honors Family Legacy
Bethel University will replace the grass surface of Morey Field with artificial turf this summer. The project, funded in part by a significant lead gift from Andrew ’83 and Cindy Carpenter, will benefit Bethel’s soccer programs and expand athletic facilities.
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Running After Jesus
Alumnus Bruce Faltynski ‘05, was led to Christ at Bethel through a teammate on his cross country team. He now serves as a Lieutenant in the Mishawaka Police Department, where he leads the Community Relations Unit.
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Alumni Updates – Spring 2026
Alumni Updates from Spring 2026.
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Trusting God’s Plan Leads to Law Degree
Alumnus Tyler Hopkins ’20 shares how following God’s plan led him to Bethel – and ultimately to becoming a lawyer.
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Creating, With a Heart to Connect
Brook Boyd ’24 has a passion to create with intentionality, especially in order to connect with others.
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Aloha from Bethel!
A donor-funded trip allowed Bethel staff to visit with alumni, friends and prospective students on three Hawaiian islands in February.
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Homecoming 2022: Celebrating Bethel’s 75th Birthday
Bethel University celebrated its 75th birthday during Homecoming weekend, Sept. 30-Oct. 1, on campus. Check out a gallery of photos from the event.
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Expanding the University’s Relationship with Churches
After 25 years of being a youth pastor, Rev. Derry Prenkert ’99 has become the new Pastor of Church Relations at Bethel University.
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