As Bethel College moves full steam ahead with its Engage the Future capital campaign, a significant gift from two Baldwin City alumni has boosted the effort.

The Dick Living Trust has made a commitment of $1.5 million toward the campaign, which is focused on student wellness (physical, spiritual and emotional), information technology upgrades, academic program initiatives and annual giving.

Brad Kohlman, Bethel vice president for institutional advancement, said, “This is the type of commitment that is transformational to our institution’s present and its future.”

(Read more: Newton Kansan)