Bushnell University senior biology major Annika Poet pursued her passion this fall semester by caring for animals at Creswell Veterinary Hospital. She gained practical experience working with a variety of patients, including her favorite: rabbits.  “I really want to work with rabbits. That’s been a passion of mine for a while, and I have two…

For Agam Iheanyi-Igwe, who has a PhD in Educational and Leadership Studies, coming to Bushnell University was more than a career move — it was a continuation of his calling to form, guide, and equip the next generation of ministry leaders. “I came here to teach theology,” he recalls. “In a previous life, I had…

EUGENE, Ore. – The streak continues at Bushnell University. The School of Nursing proudly announces that every student in its sixth Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing cohort has successfully passed the National Council Licensure Examination on their first attempt, continuing the program’s emphasis on academic excellence and clinical preparation necessary to meet the standard…

Vice President Keith Potter, President Joseph Womack, Vice President Jocelyn Hubbs, Vice President Michael Fuller, and Vice President Reed Mueller Written by Jocelyn Hubbs ’09, MBA ’14, Vice President for Student Development Vice President Hubbs shared the following message in May 2025 at the groundbreaking ceremony for the future Duke Student Commons. Today’s groundbreaking ceremony…

EUGENE, Ore. – The Bushnell Volleyball Team swept MidAmerica Nazarene on Saturday, 25-21, 25-16, 25-22, in the NAIA National Championship Opening Round, and will advance to the final site in Sioux City, Iowa for the first time in school history. The Beacons (21-12), ranked No. 18 in the NAIA Coaches Poll and hosting the Opening…

Guided by a lifelong passion for mentoring young athletes, Kyle Will, M.A. serves as Bushnell University’s director of track & field, head cross country coach, and an adjunct professor. Since joining the Beacons in 2023, Will has been committed to shaping a program that develops not only fast runners, but strong, faith-filled individuals.  Before coming…

NATIONAL TOURNAMENT QUALIFIERS EUGENE, Ore. – The Bushnell volleyball teams historic run will continue at home on Saturday as the Beacons were selected as one of 24 host sites for the NAIA Women’s Volleyball National Championship Opening Round. In three previous trips to the NAIA National Tournament, the Beacons (20-12) were saddled with an opening…

Bushnell University has been awarded a professional development award from the Council of Independent Colleges through its Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education. The award supports Bushnell’s initiative to deepen vocational exploration in online undergraduate education, helping faculty more intentionally integrate purpose and calling into virtual learning environments. Director of Academic Support and Online Learning…

The legacy of James A. Bushnell and his family’s arduous and lengthy journey from the Western Reserve (now Ohio), then to Missouri, then on to the Willamette Valley is well-documented in his copious journals and letters to family. Thanks to alumnus Jim Pomajevich ’64, we now have a visible reminder of his pioneering legacy on…

MEDFORD, Ore.  – A pair of Penalty Kicks in regulation were just an appetizer as the Bushnell men’s soccer team played to a draw with No. 2-seed Carroll College on Monday in the semifinals of the Cascade Collegiate Conference tournament. Their second straight shootout didn’t go the way the Beacons would have liked as the…