Guided by the relationships that first drew him to campus as a high school student, Jaron Carter ’23 now helps guide others toward their own Bushnell University journeys. As a senior admissions counselor and assistant track and field coach, Carter occupies a unique space at the intersection of recruitment, mentorship, and community-building. Across his several…

Senior digital marketing major Turner Livingston recently completed a fall semester internship working alongside prominent fashion brand owner Tyrus Divine Hosley. Through this process, Livingston gained direct experience in entrepreneurship, branding, and creative leadership. The internship allowed Livingston to connect his academic studies with real-world applications while refining his long-term vision as a business owner.  “I…

James 1:19 “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” Listening is one of the most underestimated expressions of love. In a world full of noise, opinions, and urgency, to truly listen to another person is an act of humility and care. James reminds us that love is patient…

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Love is often spoken of as a feeling, something warm and internal. Scripture, however, consistently portrays love as something God does. John 3:16 does not begin with…

December 15 Advent: Get Ready to Rejoice! Luke 1:26-28 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. The angel went to her and said,…

When Katy Lemieux reflects on how she arrived in the classroom, she often returns to an unexpected phone call. While working as a nursing supervisor, her charge nurse abruptly asked whether she had a bachelor’s degree and then hung up as soon as she answered yes. Minutes later, the charge nurse called back: “I have a job for you.”  That conversation resurfaced a…

Bushnell Named Inaugural Cascade Conference School of Character The Cascade Collegiate Conference announced Bushnell University as the inaugural recipient of the 2024 – 2025 CCC School of Character award in June 2025. This new honor recognizes a member institution that exemplifies the NAIA Champions of Character program by intentionally modeling the five core values of…

RESULTS DALLAS, Texas – Sophomore Cadence Smith and junior Sidney Lane competed in the NAIA Marathon Classic on Sunday morning, taking place at the BMW Dallas Marathon. Smith made the most of the event, breaking a 17-year old Bushnell University women’s marathon record as she came across the finish line in 3 hours, 32 minutes, and…

December 8 Advent: Jesus our Peace Romans 12:18:   “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” In addition to its excitement, the Christmas season often presents its own challenges: financial stress, seasonal overwhelm, loneliness, and especially relational friction. Some of the very moments that make Christmas special…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University’s Board of Trustees will confer degrees to over 160 students during the December 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. 12, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the Morse Center at the corner of…