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A Small College of National Distinction
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The tradition of a liberal arts education creates a unique bond for
Bethany graduates who will find peers throughout their careers
among captains of business, stars of stage and screen, network news
personalities, national political figures and world-renowned authors.
A t the intersection of beauty and opportunity is Bethany
College, a small college of national distinction. Nestled in the
foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, Bethany offers students
a safe, secluded environment that fosters learning and
leadership while only a short drive from Pittsburgh, recently
voted America’s Most Livable City.
A BREATHTAKING SETTING A CAMPUS BRIMMING WITH POSSIBIL IT IES
BRIGHT STUDENTS ARRIVING WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL AWARD-WINNING
FACULTY READY TO TRANSFORM POSSIBIL IT IES INTO REALITY
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Sweeping vistas reveal the unparalleled beauty of the Allegheny
Mountains. A closer focus uncovers a 1,300-acre campus filled
with history and tradition, including Historic Bethany, with five
sites listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Old Main
and the Campbell Mansion, home of Bethany College’s founder,
are also National Historic Landmarks.
As you leave the town of Bethany’s main street and head toward
picturesque Old Main, you’ll come upon the locked Oglebay Gates
where incoming freshmen pass through the side gates and past
the locked main gate. The main gate is opened only one time
each year, for graduating seniors to pass through, signifying the
completion of an amazing journey as Bethanians.
Students study in the shadow of Old Main, in the Gresham
Garden, and on broad lawns interspersed with brick walkways
and colorful flower beds. Since Bethany’s founding, every
student has walked the Old Main Corridor, with its brick
archways echoing a rich past and foreshadowing a future filled
with promise.
It’s a vision.
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The Pittsburgh connection.
While the future of the town of Bethany and Bethany College
are forever intertwined, the institution also is connected to
a place with big city lights and future business opportunities,
because Pittsburgh is less than an hour’s drive away.
The award-
winning
Pittsburgh Zoo &
PPG Aquarium is
a destination not
to be missed.
Baseball legends
Roberto Clemente,
Willie Stargell and
Honus Wagner
are honored at the
gates of PNC Park,
home of the
Pittsburgh Pirates.
Here we go Steelers!
Heinz Field is
the home of the
five-time Super
Bowl champion
Pittsburgh Steelers.
It also is a host
venue for major
concerts.
The Speidel Golf
Club at Oglebay Park
features 36 holes of
championship golf
and is located just
11 miles from
Bethany.
World-renowned
Carnegie Museum
and The Frick Art
Museum are two
stops that should
be on the list of
any museum-goer.
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Or enjoy an evening of performances
in Pittsburgh’s vibrant Cultural District,
where you’ll find the world-renowned
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, ballet,
opera, theatre and numerous restaurants.
Today’s Pittsburgh is a city of skyscrapers,
parks, fountains, more than 700 bridges
and over 70 miles of urban riverfront —
more than any other inland port city in
America. There you can fill an afternoon
with world-class art at the Carnegie
Museum or the Warhol Museum. Sports
fans have the chance to cheer for the
Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins and Pirates.
Feeling
adventurous?
Ride the rapids
at Ohiopyle State
Park, just 85 miles
away in the
Laurel Highlands
of Pennsylvania.
Heinz Hall for the
Performing Arts,
the Benedum
Center and the
Byham Theater
bring world-class
talent to the
Cultural District.
Pittsburgh is the
birthplace of Andy
Warhol. The Warhol
Museum exhibits
the largest collection
of his works.
There are four
world-class ski
resorts within a
two-hour drive from
Bethany: Seven
Springs Mountain
Resort, Oglebay
Park, Peek’n Peak
Resort and Spa and
the Wisp Resort.
The tri-state area
is full of bike
paths that travel
through the beauty
of the Allegheny
Mountains.
The Presidents of Bethany College and The Art Institute
of Pittsburgh have signed a Junior Year College Affiliate
Program and Transfer of Credit Agreement which
provides enhanced academic offerings for students from
both institutions.
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It’s a feeling.As a freshman, each student proceeds through the side gate as part of a formal welcoming ceremony,
culminating in the signing of the book of matriculation. This signifies the beginning of their journey
in becoming a Bethanian. Students then have the honor to walk through the main gate, unlocked only
once each year, to signify their new status as a Bethany graduate. The main gate remains closed and
locked at all times and is only opened at this one significant event each year.
B E T H A N Y C O L L E G E W A S F O U N D E D I N 1 8 4 0 B Y A L E X A N D E R C A M P B E L L , A C E L E B R A T E D E D U C A T O R , D E B A T E R
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A N D C H R I S T I A N R E F O R M E R . B E T H A N Y I S T H E B I R T H P L A C E O F T H E C H R I S T I A N C H U R C H ( D I S C I P L E S O F C H R I S T ) .
Bethany College was founded in 1840 by Alexander Campbell,
a celebrated educator, debater and Christian reformer. As the
birthplace of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Bethany
is dedicated to preserving the memory and vision of Campbell.
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It’s the knowledge.
M AT H E M AT I C S E N G L I S H P S Y C H O L O G Y C H E M I S T R Y V I S U A L A R T S H I S TO R Y B I O L O G Y M U S I C E Q U I N E S T U D I E S
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In the long history of Bethany College, there has been one
constant – a tradition of academic excellence across all
programs. The classic liberal arts education always has been
about learning how to think. Bethany inspires students to become
better communicators, more confident leaders and excellent
problem solvers, able to rise to new challenges and succeed.
Rooted in the liberal arts, the Bethany education is the perfect
proving ground for students preparing to launch their careers in
every profession. Employers continue to seek well-rounded
college graduates with a wealth of experience in critical thinking,
decision making and communication skills in the humanities,
arts and sciences.
Bethany offers students more than 30 fields of study, and they
are encouraged to keep an open mind about their majors as they
travel through their educational careers.
E C O N O M I C S E D U C A T I O N E N V I R O N M E N T A L S C I E N C E A C C O U N T I N G P O L I T I C A L S C I E N C E T H E A T R E S P A N I S H
AccountingBiology
–Biochemistry–Biology Education
Grades 9-12Business AdministrationChemistry
–Professional Chemistry–Forensic Chemistry–Biochemistry–Chemistry Education
Grades 9-12Communication
–Advertising–Electronic Media–Graphics–Print Media–Public Relations
Computer ScienceCultural StudiesEconomics
–ManagerialEconomics
–InternationalEconomics
–Financial EconomicsEducation
English–Creative Writing–Education–Literature
Environmental ScienceEquine StudiesHistoryInternational Economicswith study abroad International RelationsMathematics
–Economics–Physics–Computer Science–Actuarial Science–Mathematics
EducationMusicPhysical Education and Sports Studies
–Sports Communication
–Sports Management–Sports Services–Teaching Physical
EducationPolitical Science
Psychology–Scientific Psychology–Human Services–Pre-Physical Therapy
Psychology and EducationReligious StudiesSocial Studies Social WorkSpanishTheatre
–Acting and Technical Theatre
Visual Arts–Studio Art–Art Education
Pre-Professional StudiesPre-DentistryPre-EngineeringPre-LawPre-MedicalPre-MinistryPre-PharmacyPre-Physical TherapyPre-Veterinary
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A study in contrasts.
With all its tradition, Bethany also is a campus of contrasts. State-of-the-art labs are juxtaposed
with the tradition of Old Main. Students learn new theory and concepts in high-ceilinged
classrooms with their original hardwood floors. Students in fine arts classes are struck by Pop Art
artifacts such as a painted leather couch, tricycle and Elvis lamp intermingled with classical
Romanesque sculptures on the balcony amid skylights and steel beams in the Grace Phillips
Johnson Fine Arts Building.
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Accessibility doesn’t end
with members of the
faculty, but extends through
department heads and
administration right up to
the College President. With
an office at the center of
Old Main, the President is in
the middle of the action.
The 13:1 student/faculty ratio means you will know your professors
and they’ll know you. As mentors, confidants and friends, professors
form bonds with students, even inviting them into their homes for
coffee, dinner and engaging conversation. Our professors are here
because they like to teach, and students reap the benefits with better
communication, more learning opportunities and deeper understanding.
13:1
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Bethany’s academic rigor has been creating leaders for nearly
170 years. From First Year Seminar to Senior Capstone
Project and Comprehensive Examination, a demanding,
confidence-building exercise that helps you to understand
how far you have come in four years, and shows potential
employers that your experience is a cut above other recent
graduates. Few schools nationwide require the combination
of senior capstone and comprehensives in the form of an
eight-hour written exam and an orals board with three
members of the faculty for all students. This unique and
intensive process enables Bethany students to demonstrate
mastery in their chosen fields.
It’s the leadership.
F R A N C E E N G L A N D C A N A D A A R G E N T I N A G R E E C E S P A I N G E R M A N Y J A P A N P U E R T O R I C O S W E D E N
Real-world experiences
While travel abroad is often a once-in-a-college-career dream for many at colleges and universities,
some students at Bethany are constantly traveling overseas – and getting credit, too. Thanks to
well-established affiliations with universities around the globe, students can spend a semester
studying in France, Spain, Germany, Japan, England, Canada, Argentina or Greece. Some students
have visited as many as ten countries during their four years at Bethany.
Internships are also an important component of a Bethany education as students gain professional
and developmental experiences through working in their related fields of study or through the
many leadership opportunities available.
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A sense of community.
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Students from big cities and small towns will experience
something quite different at Bethany. Our students hail from
29 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and eight countries.
Putting a vibrant group of students possessing various talents
together with a nurturing group of faculty in an idyllic,
sheltered setting combines a small town lifestyle with dynamic
academic and social opportunities afforded only to students
at Bethany and a select few of their private college brethren.
Students quickly become acclimated to a new vibrant community
made up of their peers. The quaint town of Bethany comes to life
each academic year with an influx of hundreds of students ready
to explore new worlds and create a new society.
Beyond the classroom, 90 percent of students become involved
in activities, clubs and organizations based in service. Bethany’s
diverse selection of clubs and service groups are one way that
students make Bethany their community.
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
BETHANIAN
COMMUNICATION AND MASS MEDIA
DRAMA CLUB
ECONOMICS CLUB
EQUESTRIAN CLUB
FOLIO MAGAZINE
FRENCH CLUB
GERMAN CLUB
THE HARBINGER
JAPANESE CLUB
MATH AND COMPUTER SCIENCE CLUB
NATIONAL BROADCASTING SOCIETY
PUBLIC RELATIONS STUDENT SOCIETY OF AMERICA
SOCIETY OF PHYSICS STUDENTS
SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS
SPANISH CLUB
TOWER
TRI-BETA
TV-14 AND DIGITAL PRODUCTION STUDIO
WVBC 88.1 FM
ACTIVE DISCIPLES ON CAMPUS
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
BASEBALL CLUB
BISON PRODUCTIONS
BLACK ALLIANCE
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
CHOIR
CIRCLE K
COLLEGIATE MIDDLE LEVEL ASSOCIATES
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CLUB
FRESHMAN, SOPHOMORE, JUNIOR AND SENIOR CLASS COUNCILS
GAY STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
HISTORY CLUB
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION
MODEL UN
MUSIC SOCIETY
OUTDOORS CLUB
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLUB
POLITICAL AWARENESS SOCIETY
POPS ENSEMBLE
PSYCHOLOGY CLUB
RELIGIOUS STUDIES CLUB
SOCCER CLUB
SOCIAL AWARENESS CLUB
SOFTBALL CLUB
STUDENT ACTIVITIES COUNCIL
STUDENT ARTIST GUILD
STUDENT ATHLETICS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
STUDENT NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
THEATRE
THE WELL
THE WRITERS CLUB
WIND ENSEMBLE
Sharing Life.
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FRATERNITIES
ALPHA SIGMA PHI
BETA THETA PI
DELTA TAU DELTA
KAPPA ALPHA ORDER
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SORORITIES
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Greeks abound at Bethany and have since the College’s founding. You’ll see Greek letters in
classrooms, in the academic parlor atop Old Main, and hanging out on “Bethany Beach,”
a green space between Phillips and Harlan Halls. Bethany offers six fraternities and three
sororities, all nationally affiliated. Our Greek system encourages scholarship, fosters leadership
and allows for philanthropic experiences.
But you don’t have to go Greek to serve the greater community.
Bethany has a long tradition of providing service opportunities. In
fact, most campus clubs and organizations participate in volunteer
activities coordinated by the Student Activities Council and Student
Government Association. Providing assistance to others is part of
Bethany’s heritage, representing a way to bond with other students
and share meaningful experiences.
Finding friends who share your beliefs and interests is easier on
a smaller, tightknit campus. Students of faith find Bethany
welcoming and filled with opportunities. As an important leader
in the Restoration Movement, our founder, Alexander Campbell,
would not have had it any other way. Friends of faith can enjoy
informal get-togethers and studying for spiritual growth.
Whatever your beliefs, both spirited and spiritual discussions
abound at Bethany.
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It’s the courage.
Learning at an intimate campus with high-achieving students takes place everywhere in an energized
environment, as scholars discuss everything from world affairs to the state of the economy, to that
morning’s English Literature lecture – and they do so in every possible venue.
But discussions are only part of the picture. Opportunities abound for students to choose to stay in
or get out of their comfort zones. Theatre arts majors can audition for a play. But so can a pre-med
major. A communication major may work for the radio or television station. But so can a biochemistry
major. A physical education major may be part of the soccer team. But so are computer science and
pre-law majors.
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Learning outside the classroom
Real-world learning takes many forms at Bethany, including
our own student-staffed and student-managed television
and radio stations. Our weekly newspaper, The Tower, offers
an opportunity for students to practice reporting and
editorial skills. The Harbinger, a literary magazine, gives
creative writers a chance for expression. The Bethany
yearbook and Folio magazine present additional avenues
for growth.
Theatre and music groups are always preparing for another
show and seeking new talent. The David and Irene Steinman
Fine Arts Center provides excellent facilities, including
rehearsal rooms and a fully-equipped theatre.
C R E AT I N G L E A D E R S
Future leaders from all majors participate in Student
Government Association, a liaison between the student body
and college administration. In fact, alumni have progressed
from SGA to employment in the White House and other
government positions.
Another leadership opportunity exists in the self-governed
residence halls at Bethany, including the Greek houses.
Resident Assistants, or R.A.s, are student leaders selected on
the basis of their campus leadership skills and experiences,
character and the ability to relate well with others.
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A competitive spirit.
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At the heart of Bethany’s athletic complex is the Thomas Phillips Johnson Health and
Recreation Center. A fresh, new artificial turf playing surface and modern lighting
system highlight the multipurpose field, which is surrounded by a state-of-the-art,
all-weather, 400-meter running track.
The accomplishments of Bethany’s student-athletes aren’t limited to the playing
fields, courts, tracks and pools. They put the “student” in student-athlete. Many
Bison teams have been recognized for their academic prowess with several
individuals honored as Academic All-Americans.
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F O O T B A L L B A S E B A L L B A S K E T B A L L C R O S S C O U N T R Y G O L F S O C C E R S W I M M I N G A N D D I V I N G
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The classroom. The Residence Hall. Old Main. An SGA meeting.
There are many opportunities for learning and living at Bethany.
And like any small college campus, Bethany students love their
sports. With options that include varsity athletics, club sports
and intramurals, there is a playing field for every member of the
Bethany community.
Twenty varsity sports teams compete in NCAA Division III as a
member of the Presidents’ Athletic Conference. Men’s and
women’s teams compete in basketball, cross country, golf, soccer,
swimming and diving, tennis and track and field. Men’s sports
also include football and baseball, while softball and volleyball
are part of the women’s varsity sports program. Intramural sports
include basketball, ultimate frisbee and soccer, while a club
program is offered in equestrian competition. A new, lighted,
artificial turf stadium field is ringed by a year-round synthetic
track, offering the best in facilities for the college athlete.
T E N N I S T R A C K A N D F I E L D S O F T B A L L V O L L E Y B A L L E Q U E S T R I A N B A S E B A L L C R O S S C O U N T R Y
WA L K I N G , B I K I N G , H I K I N G A N D M O R E
For the independent soul, there are the Bethany Trails, located in the Parkinson Forest on campus, along with tennis courts and an
outdoor track. The Thomas Phillips Johnson Recreation Center, located adjacent to the Hummel Field House, provides excellent facilities
for recreational activities, including a large gymnasium, fitness area, a swimming pool, courts for racquet sports, a weight room and
an exercise area. The Cummins Community Center, an exercise facility open 24/7, is located adjacent to Campbell Village.
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A place to call home.
With the influx of more than 900 individuals every fall, Bethany students turn the historic town of
Bethany into a vibrant, energized venue. Once-quiet town avenues bustle with students heading to class,
to the athletic complex or to grab a cup of coffee at a favorite campus hangout. Catch up with friends
or watch a game at the newly-remodeled Student Center, featuring pool tables, five 52-inch flat screen
televisions and a lounge.
With 15 residence halls on campus ranging from
traditional dormitory rooms to upscale apartment-style
living, students are not lacking variety in where they live.
But your residence hall is also a safe environment where
you’ll study, relax, play and grow, sharing a camaraderie
with fellow students that leads to lifetime bonds. The
newest residence hall is also the most popular, with
Campbell Village offering upscale apartment-style living,
complete with living rooms and kitchenettes. Students
live four to a suite and enjoy fully-furnished private
bedrooms with central heating and air conditioning.
Campbell Village also has a community center filled with
lounges, study rooms, pool tables, table tennis, air hockey,
foosball and arcade games. Students living in Campbell
Village also will find a workout alternative, with a full
complement of cardiovascular equipment located within
the complex.
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Phillips Hall, an all-female residencehall, and Harlan Hall,an all-male residencehall, each offertraditional dormitory-style rooms located inthe center of campus.
Goodnight House and Woolery Houseare two-storyresidence halls thatoffer comfortablecommunity living.Woolery Hall has been designated as a Healthy LifestyleCommunity. Studentsselecting Woolery Hall pledge to be freeof alcohol, tobaccoproducts and illegaldrugs.
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The Bethany Graduate.
It’s a vision that this is a place where learning happens.
It’s a feeling that these strangers who you see walking
through the Oglebay Gates at freshman convocation will
become your dearest, truest, lifelong friends.
It’s the knowledge that the professors who will touch your
life for the next four years truly care and not only want to
see you succeed, but expect it.
It’s the leadership that you come away with after presiding
over your fraternity’s meetings, editing the newspaper or
volunteering to build a home for a family in need.
It’s the courage to step outside of your comfort zone
and audition for a play, host your own radio show or write
poetry for the literary magazine.
All this and so much more is what it means to be a
Bethanian, ready for the world, prepared to hit the ground
running in a new career or achieve success in whatever
professional program you pursue through further education.
As a Bethany graduate, your every dream can be realized
while fulfilling the needs of current and future employers.
NOTABLE ALUMNI
GREGORY B. JORDAN—Global Managing Partner, Reed Smith
DAVE SIMS—Two-time Emmy Award-winning Sportscaster, Play-by-playvoice of the Seattle Mariners
SANDRA BLOCK—Columnist, USA Today
KEN BADO—Executive Vice President, Sales and Services, Autodesk
FRANCES McDORMAND—Academy Award-winning Actress
ROBERT J. McCANN—Vice Chairman and President of Global WealthManagement, Merrill Lynch
FAITH DANIELS—Emmy Award-winning Journalist and TV News Anchor
JUDGE THOMAS BUERGENTHAL—International Court of Justice, The Hague
ANDREA ROCK—Award-winning Author
DR. JOHN E. NIEDERHUBER—Director, National Cancer Institute
SCARLETT LEE FOSTER—Vice President, Investor Relations, Monsanto
RICHARD CLANCY—Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications,Sony Electronics Inc.
BOB ORR—Justice and Homeland Security Correspondent, CBS News
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