Dr. Dee McDonald was inaugurated as the ninth president of Bethel University in a ceremony focused on revival and faith. The event featured music, prayers, and addresses from friends, colleagues, and McDonald himself, emphasizing his vision for Bethel to thrive financially and spiritually.
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[VIDEO] The Inauguration of Dee McDonald, Ph.D.
On November 14, 2025, Dee McDonald, Ph.D. was inaugurated as Bethel University’s ninth president in a ceremony that was focused on prayer, worship and looking to the future while honoring the past.
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Speaking Jesus Over the Student Experience
Shawn Holtgren ’95, ’97, Ph.D., and Julie Beam, Ph.D., have been leading the Student Development office together for 13 years. This summer, their roles have shifted. We sat down to discuss these changes and what they mean for the student experience.
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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.
- April 18, 2023
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