Thresher of the Year

The Collegian’s 2023 Thresher of the Year is Chase Dempsey. To read the official announcement and about the recipient, visit the three linked stories below.

The Bethel Collegian
Chase Dempsey named 2023 Thresher of the Year
On Friday morning, The Collegian announced that Chase Dempsey, multimedia coordinator for institutional communications and marketing for Bethel College, has been named the 2023 Thresher of the Year. Dempsey has been employed at the school since May 2021 and is the inaugural recipient of the award, which recognizes excellence over the course of the curren…
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The Bethel Collegian
TOTY | 'He's a gifted visual storyteller': Gering, Hoskinson, Clark speak on Chase Dempsey's impact
Note: For full Thresher of the Year content, pick up a copy of issue 12. This spring, The Collegian introduced its Thresher of the Year award. Bethel College students, faculty, and staff were asked to submit nominees who exemplify Thresher Way qualities and work hard to improve Bethel and non-Bethel communities…
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The Bethel Collegian
TOTY | 'One big family': Chase Dempsey reflects on his Bethel work, students echo praises for inaugural award recipient
Note: For full Thresher of the Year content, pick up a copy of issue 12. Often, people don’t expect too much from the social media platforms of a small college, but that’s not the case with Bethel College, thanks in large part to this year’s Thresher of the Year. And after years of staying behind the camera, the focus is now on him: Chase Dempsey…
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