Elevate Ep 41: Strategies for Success with Dee McDonald PhD, President of Bethel University

Elevate Podcast: Powered by Braden · Jul 21, 2026 · 57m

Can leadership, faith, and education transform lives? Dee McDonald believes they can. In this episode of the Elevate Podcast Jason Ulm sits down with Dr. Dee McDonald, President of Bethel University in Mishawaka, Indiana, to discuss leadership, higher education, servant leadership, career growth, and building communities that make a lasting impact. Dee shares his journey from growing up in La Porte, Indiana, playing baseball, and beginning his career in admissions before serving in executive leadership roles across the country. He explains why becoming President of Bethel University was his…