Bethany College will celebrate Founder’s Day on March 6 with an academic ceremony and celebration among faculty, students, and guests. The program will take place in Commencement Hall and honor Bethany’s history and its founder, Alexander Campbell. Campbell was a leader in childhood and adolescent education and championed universal female education. He was also one of the principal founders of the Christian Church, Disciples of Christ (DOC).

Founder’s Day at Bethany College is observed on the first Thursday of March. Bethany received its official charter from the Legislature of Virginia on March 2, 1840. The charter was affirmed on June 20, 1863, by the Legislature of the newly-formed state of West Virginia.

More details will be available closer to the event.