Alumni - Bethany College Section Identifier Alumni Alumni IN THIS SECTION Engage & Volunteer Bethany Magazine Virtual Yearbooks Alumni Events Refer a Student Provide Updates Alumni Spotlight Alumni Awards Stay Connected Welcome, Alumni! Stay in touch with fellow graduates, give back to Bethany, and expand your professional network as an alumnus. Alumni and volunteer support is a key factor in enhancing the reputation of Bethany. We hope you can find a way to take time out of your busy schedule and get involved! Alumni Events Provide Updates Refer a Student College News Alumni Spotlights Give Follow Follow Follow Follow Follow Follow Follow Follow Upcoming Alumni Events 30 Apr Bison Book Club 13 May Bethany Alumni Trivia Night in Chapel Hill 27 May Wine Down Wednesday in Boston Coaching with Character and Purpose: Nate Marko ’19 Bethany, W.Va. (April 13, 2026) - For Nate Marko ’19, Bethany College was more than a place to earn a degree; it was a... Alumni Spotlights Alumni Events All College Events Bison Book Club Bison Book Club April 30, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Bethany Alumni Trivia Night in Chapel Hill Bethany Alumni Trivia Night in Chapel Hill May 13, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Wine Down Wednesday in Boston Wine Down Wednesday in Boston May 27, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Alumni Trip to Scotland Alumni Trip to Scotland June 4, 2026 - June 10, 2026 Homecoming 2026 Homecoming 2026 September 18, 2026 - September 20, 2026 Alumni Events All College Events Coaching with Character and Purpose: Nate Marko ’19 Bethany, W.Va. (April 13, 2026) - For Nate Marko ’19, Bethany College was more than a place to earn a degree; it was a... Alumni Spotlights Ways to Be Connected Alumni association The Alumni Association, governed by the Alumni Council, passionately fosters lifelong connections within the Bethany College community. Committed to supporting the College’s advancement, Bison Nation is driven by bold vision to sustain Bethany’s mission while supporting the institution’s key goals. alumni association alumni council The Alumni Council is comprised of alumni volunteers who have been nominated and elected by their peers to govern the activities of the Alumni Association. In addition to attending two meetings on campus each year and assisting with Homecoming and Alumni Weekend activities, all Council members are assigned to a standing committee. Alumni Council Engage & Volunteer Getting involved with your alma mater is a great way to show your support, reconnect with peers, and meet current students. Discover ways to engage with current students such as AlumniFire and the B.I.S.O.N Program. Get Involved Bethany Publications Bethany Magazine Read the latest issue of Bethany Today to catch up on alumni news, student and faculty accomplishments, and what’s happening around campus. Read Current Issue Virtual YearBooks A blast from the past! Find your virtual year book and reflect on your time and connections while at student at Bethany College. Virtual Yearbooks Alumni Spotlights From El Salvador to Senior Accountant: The Story of Jose Iraheta ’21 BETHANY, W.Va. (April 8, 2026) - Born in El Salvador, Jose Iraheta ’21 moved to Virginia in 2013, where he would eventually begin his journey toward Bethany College. He first heard about Bethany through close friends. “I was persuaded to go to Bethany by three of my best friends,” Iraheta said. “They were going to Bethany to play lacrosse, so… From Bethany to the Operating Room Joseph Greschner ’13 BETHANY, W.Va. (March 9, 2026) - Joseph Greschner ’13 graduated from Bethany College as a biology major, and credits Bethany with laying the foundation for an impressive and highly specialized medical career. After graduating in 2013, he went on to podiatry school, followed by one of the nation’s top foot and ankle surgery residencies in Columbus, Ohio, and an orthopedic foot and ankle fellowship in Sarasota, Florida.   His… Olivia Zinn ’24 — From Classroom to Newsroom BETHANY, W.Va. (Jan. 22, 2026) - When Olivia Zinn ’24 signed off from her final semester at Bethany College, she was already preparing for her next on-air moment. Just weeks after graduation, Olivia stepped into the spotlight as the morning anchor and reporter for WTOV9 in Steubenville-Wheeling, co-anchoring “News9 Sunrise” on NBC and FOX alongside Bill Phillips.  “I deal with… Read More Alumni Spotlights On-Campus Resources Your connection to Bethany doesn’t end at graduation. Take advantage of helpful campus resources available to alumni, whether you’re requesting transcripts, visiting campus, or looking to show your Bethany pride. Shop Bison Gear Order Transcripts View Campus Events Explore the Archives Alumni Awards The Alumni Council recognizes alumni achievements through our annual Alumni Awards. These awards recognize graduates who are making a meaningful difference in their fields and communities. Alumni Awards Give Today Bethanians. The word carries so much meaning. It recognizes that you are a part of a larger family of alumni and friends of Bethany College. Honor the vital role your Bethany education played in shaping your life, and those of your classmates, by supporting current students and the future of Bethany. Give Now The Bethany Fund Giving Opportunities Meet The Team Alumni Meet the Team Deno Emili Executive Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving Erickson Alumni Center demili@bethanywv.edu 304.829.7633 Brian Shaw Director of Advancement Services Erickson Alumni Center brian.shaw@bethanywv.edu 304.829.7300 Jason Koegler Vice President for Advancement/ Chief Advancement Officer Erickson Alumni Center jason.koegler@bethanywv.edu 304.829.7281 Angie Bado Alumni Engagement Coordinator abado@townsquarebuzz.com