History of Bethesda University in Timeline

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Bethesda University

Bethesda University is a private Christian university located in Anaheim, California, founded in 1976 by David Yonggi Cho. It holds accreditation from the Association for Biblical Higher Education and the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, and it is approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education of the State of California. The university provides higher education within a Christian framework.

1976: University Founding

In 1976, Bethesda University was founded by David Yonggi Cho in Anaheim, California.

2015: NCCAA National Tournament Appearances

In 2015, both the women's basketball and men's soccer teams of Bethesda University reached the NCCAA's national tournament.

2016: Basketball Upset Victory

In 2016, Bethesda University's men's basketball team, coached by Leo Balayon, upset Cal State Northridge (an NCAA Division 1 program).

2016: NCCAA National Tournament Championship Game

In 2016, the women's basketball and baseball teams reached the NCCAA's national tournament championship game. The men's soccer team also made a national tournament appearance that year.

2021: Basketball Upset Victory

In 2021, Bethesda University's men's basketball team, coached by Leo Balayon, again upset Cal State Northridge (an NCAA Division 1 program).