During a visit to Bethel University’s traditional undergraduate campus in McKenzie, Tennessee, on Thursday, March 3, 2022, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee recognized Bethel’s academic achievements.

During his time on campus, Lee observed a class in session and addressed a standing room-only crowd of students, faculty and staff members, and local officials.

“The real joy and purpose in life comes when we use our lives to try to impact other people’s lives for good…You are being equipped right now in the disciplines that you are getting in this place to allow you to do that. The future of our state is sitting in this room,” Lee said.

Lee also commented on Bethel’s nationally recognized Criminal Justice program and the gravity of choosing a career in public service.