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The Local History Index provides only a citation to the article or item. Please visit the Elkhart Public Library’s downtown location at 300 S. Second St. to access the Elkhart Truth newspapers and other collections referenced in this index.


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Showing 27 results for Bethel University.
ID103092
Title of Article‘Visionary’ resident hosts entrepreneurship summit
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionFrom left, Lovesac founder Shawn Nelson, Schmidt’s founder Jaime Schmidt, Dr. Bombay founders Sam Rockwell and Cordell Broadus and Starting Small founder Cameron Nagle answer questions from the audience during the Starting Small Summit in the Everest-Rohrer Auditorium at Bethel University on Wednesday; Cameron Nagle; Attendees listen to the speakers during the Starting Small Summit in the Everest- Rohrer Auditorium at Bethel University on Wednesda; Attendees line up in the middle of the Everest-Rohrer Auditorium to ask questions to the panel of speakers during the Starting Small Summit at Bethel University on Wednesday.
DateFeb 14, 2026
PageA1, A6

ID100610
Title of ArticleHow to start small and grow
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCameron Nagle, Joe Foster at 2022 Starting Small Summit; Cameron Nagle; Chuck Surack, Cameron Smith, Cameron Nagle at 2023 Starting Small Summit
DateFeb 08, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsKem Krest Corp., Starting Small Media, Bethel University, Podcasts

ID100157
Title of ArticlePlaying and thriving
NotesCrossroads League Player of the Week
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTrent Edwards plays basketball
DateDec 13, 2024
PageB1, B2
SubjectsBasketball, Bethel University, NorthWood High School

ID98135
Title of ArticleFollowing dad’s footsteps
NotesRyan Bales
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMason Bales
DateAug 08, 2024
PageA10, A9
SubjectsBasketball, Northridge High School, Bethel University

ID96961
Title of ArticleBethel, Elkhart to host NAIA finals
NotesNational Swim and Dive Championships; Diving
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionpool
DateMay 31, 2024
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart Aquatic Center, Bethel University, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), Swimming

ID90781
Title of ArticleComing 'home'
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionPreston Phillips and Cooper Neese
DateJul 19, 2023
PageB1, B2
SubjectsJimtown High School, Basketball, Bethel University

ID72987
Title of ArticleWhitehead returns to her basketball roots
NotesUniversity of Wisconsin
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAJ Whitehead
DateJun 29, 2021
PageB1, B2
SubjectsNorthWood High School, Basketball, Bethel University

ID72617
Title of ArticleWhitehead joins staff at Wisconsin
NotesUniversity of Wisconsin; Bethel University
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAJ Whitehead
DateJun 09, 2021
PageB2
SubjectsNorthWood High School, Elkhart Natives, School Athletics

ID72611
Title of ArticleBethel hires Newell as softball coach
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionNatalie Newell
DateJun 04, 2021
PageA9
SubjectsBethel University, Goshen High School, Softball

ID72145
Title of ArticlePrenkert named to Bethel Hall of Fame
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRobby Prenkert
DateApr 22, 2021
PageA10
SubjectsNorthWood High School, Bethel University

ID71995
Title of ArticleFrom heartbreak to dominate
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionYadi Gomez; Yadi Gomez
DateApr 21, 2021
PageA10, A9
SubjectsConcord Community Schools, Bethel University, Softball

ID65294
Title of ArticleLightfoot resigns at Bethel
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionLightfoot
DateMarch 22, 2019
PageB1, B2
SubjectsLilac Street, Bethel University

ID65213
Title of ArticleRaiders' Hostetler to play softball at Bethel College
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateDecember 11, 2018
PageB3
SubjectsNorthridge High School, Bethel University, Allison Hostetler

ID60891
Title of ArticleJimtown grad Hutsell becomes rugby star at Bethel
NotesJordan Hutsell
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionHutsell
DateOctober 28, 2016
PageB1, B3
SubjectsJimtown High School, Bethel University, Football

ID60580
Title of ArticleNew Bethel College program focuses on the Spanish-speaking community
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionStudents; Liliana Quintero; Quintero assists student
DateSeptember 7, 2016
PageA1, A3
SubjectsHispanic/Latino Community, Bethel University, Spanish Language

ID53326
Title of ArticleColleges win Lilly Endowment grants
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm – Reference Desk
DateDecember 9, 2013
PageA1, A2
SubjectsGoshen College, Bethel University, Grants

ID7284
Title of ArticleBridges led Bethel boom
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateFebruary 4, 2004
PageA3
SubjectsBridges, Covered, Bethel University

ID34272
Title of ArticleBethel College honoring two Elkhart women
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto
DateOctober 15, 1993
PageB5
SubjectsMiddleton, Ramona, Dr., Bethel University

ID102207
Title of ArticleJames A. Bennett
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/52053/rec/1 (opens in a new tab)
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Bennett, James Allen
Picture CaptionJames Allen "Big Jim" Bennett (8/12/1937 - 10/8/2015) Bethel University president 1982-1988. 11/28/1989. This photograph may not be published anywhere without permission of the Managing Editor, The Elkhart Truth, P.O. Box 487, Elkhart, IN 46515.
History #epl_truth_photograph_1176
DateNov 28, 1989
SubjectsBethel University, Higher Education

ID102208
Title of ArticleJames A. Bennett
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/52056/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Bennett, James Allen
Picture CaptionJames Allen Bennett, 6-85
History #epl_truth_photograph_1177
DateJun 01, 1985
SubjectsBethel University, Higher Education

ID102212
Title of ArticleJames A. Bennett
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/52080/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Bennett, James Allen
Picture Caption(right) James Allen Bennett. 6-85
History #epl_truth_photograph_1182
DateJun 01, 1985
SubjectsBethel University, Higher Education

ID102209
Title of ArticleJames A. Bennett
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/52071/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Bennett, James Allen
Picture CaptionJames Allen Bennett, 11/16/1983
History #epl_truth_photograph_1178
DateNov 16, 1983
SubjectsBethel University, Higher Education

ID102992
Title of ArticleAlbert J. Beutler
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/52790/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Beutler, Albert J.
Picture CaptionAlbert J. Beutler (2/20/1929 - 12/23/2018). Bethel College president 1974-1982. 1-29-1974
History #epl_truth_photograph_1289
DateJan 29, 1974
SubjectsBethel University (formerly Bethel College), Beutler, Albert, Dr.

ID39290
Title of ArticleAccent on the Arts
Notesbooklet
SourceOther
LocationSt Joseph County History File
Picture Captionphotos
DateMay 1, 1968
History #39
SubjectsValley Aires, Bethel University, Elkhart Concert Club, Inc., Michiana Symphonette

ID102210
Title of ArticleJames A. Bennett
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/52059/rec/1 (opens in a new tab)
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Bennett, James Allen
Picture CaptionJames Allen Bennett, President of Bethel University, at the podium. 1982
DateNo date given
History #epl_truth_photograph_1179
SubjectsBethel University, Higher Education

ID102211
Title of ArticleJames A. Bennett
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/52083/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Bennett, James Allen
Picture Caption(center) James Allen Bennett. This photograph may not be published anywhere without permission of the Managing Editor, The Elkhart Truth, P.O. Box 487, Elkhart, IN 46515.
DateNo date given
History #epl_truth_photograph_1181
SubjectsBethel University, Higher Education

ID102993
Title of ArticleAlbert J. Beutler
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/52775/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Beutler, Albert J.
Picture CaptionDr. Albert J. Beutler, President, Bethel College, Mishawaka, In 46544
DateNo date given
History #epl_truth_photograph_1290
SubjectsBethel University (formerly Bethel College), Beutler, Albert, Dr.