
Bess Telfer ’25
Admissions Counselor
Admissions
Lewis Hall
712-274-5240 (Office)
712-635-0830 (Cell – SMS/Text Available)
Hometown: Prairie City, IA
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies and Developmental Psychology, Morningside University 2025.
Recruitment Area: California, Hawaii, South Dakota, North Dakota, Omaha Area, and Minnesota.
What I like about my job: I love being able to share my love for Morningside University with incoming students and helping them navigate this next step on their journey.
What I look for in a student: I look for students who are equally as excited about the college experience as we are for them to be here. College is a time for exploration and I appreciate when students are open to creating new relationships and have motivation to step outside of their comfort zone.
Hobbies: I enjoy having family time and also spending time with my friends. I love movie nights, going on walks with my dog Boone, and any opportunity I can read a good book. I spend a lot of time with my athletes and I enjoy every minute coaching them and having fun.
Favorite Quote: “Have courage and be kind”