The Nutshell “What do you think about changing the school’s name from Bethel College to Bethel University?”

We asked Bethel students what they thought about changing the school’s name from Bethel College to Bethel University. Here were some comments: 

Bryant Kerns - Freshmen, “I just don’t see the point.”  Kayla Maike - Junior, “I don’t like it.”   Emily Dobson - Senior, “It feels a little awkward because the school is small, but I get why they’re doing it.”   Gui - Alumni, “It’s necessary, it’s a strategic move. They get more funds and grants but it’ll be different not seeing it around.”  Howie Cable - Adult Student: “I like it”  Dr. Dave Schmidt: “I think I expected it. It’s been a long time in discussion. I for one like Bethel College, but I’m proud of the school.”  Michel Cartwright - Junior: “I like the change, I think it’ll be good. It’ll be interesting to see what they do with the students because everything is embroidered with BC. But it’ll be good. I like it.”  Bethany Mullet - Junior: “I’m really pumped to be the first class to graduate from it.”  Sydney Sprunger - Junior: “I’m really excited to be the first people to graduate from it.”  Kayla Rundquist - Senior: “I’m upset because I’m graduating right before it happens.”  Carlie Johnson - Sophomore: “I really couldn’t care less.”  Jacey Hendershot - Sophomore: “I couldn’t care less.”  Lauren Lounsbury - Adult Student: “I don’t really have an opinion because I’m graduating this year and it doesn’t affect me, but good for them.”