Internship Insights: Ariel Van Cleave

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University senior forensic psychology major Ariel Van Cleave recently completed an internship at Every Child Lane County, a local non-profit organization that supports children and families impacted by foster care. This opportunity allowed her to gain valuable hands-on experience in social services, mental health support, and foster care, as well as…

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Alumna Helps ABSN Students Prepare for Nursing Practice

EUGENE, Ore. – Mary Backus ’07 RN, Privacy & Security Officer at PeaceHealth, returned to Bushnell University in November to give back to her alma mater in a powerful way. As a graduate of Bushnell’s Adult Degree Program in Health Care Administration, Backus returned to share her expertise with students in the Accelerated Bachelor of…

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Beacon Magazine: You Stood With Us

Historic Capital Campaign Prepares Bushnell for the Future Written by Kim Williams, Board Chair Serving Bushnell University in a season of growth and expansion is a great privilege. Because my family has been involved for decades, I’ve also seen the University survive lean times and make hard decisions. I’ve watched us expand our curriculum, change…

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Dr. Stephen Andes Presents at Oxford University

EUGENE, Ore. – Dr. Stephen Andes, a proud alumnus of Oxford University, recently returned to speak at a prestigious conference at St. Antony’s College and the Latin American Centre, Oxford University, on November 21-22. The conference, titled Catholicism and Latin America’s Cold War, brought together leading scholars to explore the complex relationship between religion and…

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Dr. James E. Womack ’63 to Deliver Winter Commencement Address

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University’s Board of Trustees will confer degrees to over 130 students during the Winter Commencement ceremony, recognizing those who have successfully completed the requirements for a bachelor’s or master’s degree. The ceremony will take place on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, at 6 p.m. in the Morse Center at the corner of…

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Kaminer Competes in NAIA Marathon Classic

COMPLETE RACE RESULTS SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Grant Kaminer became the first Beacon to compete in an official collegiate marathon event in 16 years on Sunday, as he raced in the NAIA Marathon Classic, taking part in conjunction with the California International Marathon. Kaminer, a grad student in his first year with the Beacons, finished the race in…

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ACE Day Highlights Innovation and Collaboration at Bushnell

EUGENE, Ore. — Bushnell University recently hosted its semiannual Academic Creativity and Excellence (ACE) Day, a research colloquium founded by Dr. Tim Bergquist, emeritus professor of quantitative business models. The event featured more than 100 students presenting capstone projects and innovative research, exemplifying Bushnell’s commitment to cultivating wisdom through academic exploration. Event organizer Dr. Doyle…

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A Season of Success for Bushnell Athletics

EUGENE, Ore. – The fall athletic season recently wrapped up at Bushnell University, and the Beacons have much to celebrate as they showcased their continual commitment to athletic and academic excellence while navigating the many responsibilities of being full-time student-athletes. The Beacons enjoyed a successful fall season, highlighted by 12 Cascade Collegiate Conference (CCC) Players…

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Bushnell Alumnus Dr. Anson Sin Honored with DAISY Award

EUGENE, Ore. – Dr. Anson Sin, a 2023 graduate of Bushnell University’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program, was recently recognized with the prestigious DAISY Award for his exemplary compassionate care as a Registered Nurse in the Surgical Care Unit at McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center, located in Springfield, Ore. The DAISY Award is an…

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Faculty Features: Marilyn Williams

Dr. Marilyn Williams, Assistant Professor of Education at Bushnell University, combines her decades of real-world educational experience with her deep faith and a commitment to shaping the next generation of educators. Before joining the Bushnell faculty, she taught elementary and middle school education for over 20 years, served as a high school administrator for five…

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