Bethel University Alumni Association

We love our alumni. If you're local, go check out Bambers and say "hi" to Gene!

Eugene "Gene" Bamber ’74, the owner of Bamber’s Superette Food Market in South Bend, Ind., has spent over 40 years serving his neighborhood with a passion for authentic Italian imports and homemade specialties. Read his full story at BethelUniversity.edu/Bambers.

Sneak peak of our 50th Class Reunion this past weekend! The Class of 1976 gathered to reminisce, tell stories, see the campus, meet the President, and lead in the commencement processional. This was an energetic, joyful group of alumni and it was a treat to have them on campus. Professional photos coming but this gives you an idea of the fun we had this weekend!

We started finals week by celebrating the Class of 2026 at Caps, Gowns, and Coffee Grounds! ☕️ 👩‍🎓 💙

We are grateful for several alumni who came back to campus to welcome the newest members of the Alumni Association. And a big thanks to Brotherhood Mutual Insurance who has supported Bethel from our very first years!

A beautiful start to the last day of classes. Good morning from Bethel!
📷: Dave Schmidt

It's the final day of BETHEL TOGETHER! Here are some creative ways that we've seen alumni giving:
💙We've had multiple gifts of $1,947 to honor our founding year!
💙Several couples have given individually to get credit for separate decades!
💙Alumni can give in honor of a roommate, favorite professor, dorm, or friend!

Also, don't forget that every alumni donor unlocks a bonus $100 gift! 💸

Show us your creativity and have fun making a gift back to your Alma Mater!

BethelUniversity.edu/BethelTogether2026

Bethel Together update! The decades are competing to see who will have the most donors before our 1,947 minutes of giving ends tomorrow night!

🌟1970's have the lead with highest number of donors!
🌟Shout out to the 1980's who have the highest amount raised!

Represent your decade with a gift to the Bethel Fund today or tomorrow (April 15-16) and support our current Bethel Pilots!

BethelUniversity.edu/BethelTogether2026

Monday, April 13 at 2 p.m is our 3rd Annual Bethel Golden Reception, hosted at the chapel of Hubbard Hill!

Graduates from the 70s and earlier are invited to join local friends and former parents of Bethel University. This location is beautiful and will allow our Hubbard Hill alumni and friends to attend, but you do NOT need to be a resident to come!
Dr. Dee McDonald will bring a welcome, we'll have games for you, light programming, and a sing-a-long with Dr. Elliot Nordgren.
We'd love to have you join us! Email us at [email protected] if you can come!

We're a week away from the Career Fair! Join us Friday, Feb. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Goodman Gym.

Meet 40+ employers, explore open positions and make real connections! For more information, visit www.BethelUniversity.edu/CareerFair.

We love when our alumni come back to serve current Pilots! Thanks, Natalee!! 💙

A huge thank you to alumni Natalee (McNeil) Lange for coming and speaking wisdom into the team today! We are so lucky to have awesome alumni giving back into our current team! Thanks for sharing your positivity and joy with us, Nat!

We’d love to see you at the Career Fair!

Bethel University is hosting a Career & Internship Fair on Friday, Feb. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Goodman Gym. Meet 40+ employers, explore open positions and make real connections!

This free event is open to Bethel students, adult and graduate students and alumni. Bring your résumé, dress professionally and take advantage of free headshots, résumé reviews and mock interviews. For more information, visit BethelUniversity.edu/CareerFair.

Thank you to Barnes & Thornburg for sponsoring this event.