Donor Spotlights
Donor Spotlights
Our donors play a vital role in the continued success of Bethany College, and we are proud to share their stories of generosity and impact. These spotlights highlight a few of the individuals and families whose support helps strengthen the Bethany experience for current and future students. To recommend a donor for a future feature, email alumni@bethanywv.edu.
Donor Feature Stories
Bethany College Announces Mary Renner Scholars Program
Gary Fields ’68 Doubles Down on His Commitment to the College
Bethany College Dedicates Brooks Family Breezeway in Honor of Alumnus Scott S. Brooks ‘78
Bethany College Dedicates Baseball Field in Memory of G. Ogden Nutting
BETHANY, W.Va. (Aug. 8, 2025) - Bethany College hosted a special dedication ceremony to celebrate the restoration of its baseball field and honor the legacy of longtime trustee G. Ogden Nutting. The upgrades to the field were made possible through a gift from the...
Lifelong Supporter of Students
Dr. Fred H. Tilock ’54 made a lasting impact on Bethany College through his deep dedication to both his alma mater and his fraternity, Beta Theta Pi. A biology major and active campus leader, Tilock proudly followed in the footsteps of his father, Walter Tilock ’18,...
A Gift That Lives On
Peter ’61 and Lynne (Rollins) ’61 Morgan have thoughtfully included Bethany College in their estate plans, a meaningful gesture that reflects their lifelong connection to the College. In April of 2025, Peter visited with Major Gifts Officer Deno Emili ‘78 about their...
Chewning Family’s $100,000 Gift to Bethany College Inspires Legacy of Generosity
BETHANY, W.Va. (Feb. 7, 2025) – Bethany College is honored to announce a heartwarming gift of $100,000 from Paul Chewning ’75 and Liz Stevens Chewning ’79 to the Build for a Lifetime campaign. This remarkable contribution will further the College’s mission to enhance...
Bethany Dedicates Court to Joe Kurey ’62
BETHANY, W.Va. – Inside Hummel Field House lays the court that is home of the Bethany College Bison basketball and volleyball programs. The court has now been named the Joe Kurey Memorial Court, after legendary Joe Kurey. Kurey was a longtime employee, former Athletic...
Gary Fields ’68 Doubles Down on His Commitment to the College
Bethany W.Va. (Nov. 13, 2025) - Gary Fields ’68 represents what it means to be a true Bethanian. A Bethany native, Gary grew up just steps from campus and was shaped by the College long before he enrolled. His mother, once a pianist for silent films during the...
Bethany College Dedicates Brooks Family Breezeway in Honor of Alumnus Scott S. Brooks ‘78
BETHANY, W.Va., (Sept. 29, 2025) — Bethany College proudly dedicated the newly named Brooks Family Breezeway during the opening of its BC Pride Homecoming 2025 celebration, honoring distinguished alumnus, trustee, and loyal supporter Scott S. Brooks ‘78. The...
Bethany College Dedicates Baseball Field in Memory of G. Ogden Nutting
BETHANY, W.Va. (Aug. 8, 2025) - Bethany College hosted a special dedication ceremony to celebrate the restoration of its baseball field and honor the legacy of longtime trustee G. Ogden Nutting. The upgrades to the field were made possible through a gift from the...
Lifelong Supporter of Students
Dr. Fred H. Tilock ’54 made a lasting impact on Bethany College through his deep dedication to both his alma mater and his fraternity, Beta Theta Pi. A biology major and active campus leader, Tilock proudly followed in the footsteps of his father, Walter Tilock ’18,...
A Gift That Lives On
Peter ’61 and Lynne (Rollins) ’61 Morgan have thoughtfully included Bethany College in their estate plans, a meaningful gesture that reflects their lifelong connection to the College. In April of 2025, Peter visited with Major Gifts Officer Deno Emili ‘78 about their...
Chewning Family’s $100,000 Gift to Bethany College Inspires Legacy of Generosity
BETHANY, W.Va. (Feb. 7, 2025) – Bethany College is honored to announce a heartwarming gift of $100,000 from Paul Chewning ’75 and Liz Stevens Chewning ’79 to the Build for a Lifetime campaign. This remarkable contribution will further the College’s mission to enhance...
Bethany Dedicates Court to Joe Kurey ’62
BETHANY, W.Va. – Inside Hummel Field House lays the court that is home of the Bethany College Bison basketball and volleyball programs. The court has now been named the Joe Kurey Memorial Court, after legendary Joe Kurey. Kurey was a longtime employee, former Athletic...
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