Alumni Spotlights
Alumni Spotlights
Our alumni are at the heart of Bethany College, and we are proud to share their stories and successes. From career milestones to meaningful life journeys, these spotlights reflect the many ways Bethanians make an impact. To recommend an alum for a future feature, email alumni@bethanywv.edu.
Alumni Feature Stories
Bethany College Announces 2026 Alumni Award Recipients
Aliaksandra Savetava ’26 Awarded full Doctoral Funding at West Virginia University
Bethany College Alumna Stefanie Cirilli Named Among West Virginia’s Top Five Teachers of the Year
Bethany Alumna Nicole Hawkins ‘02 Named 2026 Principal of the Year
BETHANY, W.Va. (June 10, 2026) — When Bethany College alumna Nicole Hawkins ‘02 reflects on her college experience, she credits Bethany with laying the foundation for a career centered on leadership, collaboration, and student success. Recently named the 2026...
Ashley Subasic ’06, MAT ’12 — Finding Her Path Through the Liberal Arts
BETHANY W.Va. (May 28, 2026) – When Ashley Subasic ’06, MAT ’12 first set foot on Bethany’s campus, she wasn’t looking for a small liberal arts college, but she took advice from her high school scholarship coordinator, who told her Bethany had an exceptional education...
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 place where he discovered his passion for leadership, teamwork, and personal growth. Drawn to the College, Nate found the perfect balance of...
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...
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,...
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...
From Bethany to the Governor’s Office: Matt Donahue ’02 and a Career in Public Service
BETHANY, W.Va. (Jan. 12, 2026) — When Matt Donahue arrived at Bethany College, he was searching for a place where he could grow, lead, and challenge himself. What he found was the perfect combination of opportunity and community. Drawn by the competitive financial aid...
Leading with Purpose in the Biotech World — Michelle Chen ’91
Bethany, W.Va. (Dec. 16, 2025) - When Michelle Chen ’91 arrived at Bethany College, she found herself in an environment that encouraged curiosity, exploration, and a sense of purpose. Those values have guided her ever since, and today, they’re at the heart of her work...
A Global Path, A Purpose-Driven Perspective – Steven Butschi
Bethany, W.Va. (Dec. 15, 2025) - When Steven Butschi walks across the historic brick paths of Bethany College, he brings with him a perspective shaped by continents, industries, and innovation. Though not an alumnus, he has become a deeply engaged member of the...
Evelyn del Cerro ’85 — A Bethany Voice on the National Stage
Bethany, W.Va. (Nov. 18, 2025) - When Evelyn del Cerro arrived at Bethany College in the fall of 1981, she carried with her the determined spirit of a New Yorker ready to build something meaningful. Born and raised in New York City, she quickly found her place among...
Aliaksandra Savetava ’26 Awarded full Doctoral Funding at West Virginia University
BETHANY, W.Va. (Sept. 2, 2026) — Bethany College is proud to celebrate Aliaksandra "Sasha" Savetava '26 on her acceptance into the doctorate program in economics at West Virginia University, where she has also been awarded full funding to complete her doctoral...
Bethany College Alumna Stefanie Cirilli Named Among West Virginia’s Top Five Teachers of the Year
BETHANY, W.Va. (August 13, 2026) — Bethany College alumna Stefanie Cirilli '08 has been named one of the West Virginia Department of Education's Top Five Teachers of the Year, recognizing her outstanding commitment to student learning, instructional excellence, and...
Bethany Alumna Nicole Hawkins ‘02 Named 2026 Principal of the Year
BETHANY, W.Va. (June 10, 2026) — When Bethany College alumna Nicole Hawkins ‘02 reflects on her college experience, she credits Bethany with laying the foundation for a career centered on leadership, collaboration, and student success. Recently named the 2026...
Ashley Subasic ’06, MAT ’12 — Finding Her Path Through the Liberal Arts
BETHANY W.Va. (May 28, 2026) – When Ashley Subasic ’06, MAT ’12 first set foot on Bethany’s campus, she wasn’t looking for a small liberal arts college, but she took advice from her high school scholarship coordinator, who told her Bethany had an exceptional education...
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 place where he discovered his passion for leadership, teamwork, and personal growth. Drawn to the College, Nate found the perfect balance of...
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...
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,...
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...
From Bethany to the Governor’s Office: Matt Donahue ’02 and a Career in Public Service
BETHANY, W.Va. (Jan. 12, 2026) — When Matt Donahue arrived at Bethany College, he was searching for a place where he could grow, lead, and challenge himself. What he found was the perfect combination of opportunity and community. Drawn by the competitive financial aid...
Leading with Purpose in the Biotech World — Michelle Chen ’91
Bethany, W.Va. (Dec. 16, 2025) - When Michelle Chen ’91 arrived at Bethany College, she found herself in an environment that encouraged curiosity, exploration, and a sense of purpose. Those values have guided her ever since, and today, they’re at the heart of her work...
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