Song Nai Rhee Program inductees (left to right): Jessica Woods ’24, Benjamin Randol ’24, and Kalani Miller ’24, pictured with Dr. Erin Mueller, Program Director Written by Dr. Erin Mueller I am delighted to be in my second year serving as the Program Director for the Song Nai Rhee Honors Program here at Bushnell University,…

EUGENE, Ore. – On the cusp of a new semester at Bushnell University, Corey Anderson is proud to announce the members of the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for Fall 2024. Instituted in the fall of 2021, the Honor Roll consists of all student-athletes, grad assistants, and team managers who earned at least a 3.5 GPA…

In 2018, the University was thinking expansively. In the flow of record-setting annual enrollment trends and in the process of devising a sweeping capital campaign, the University was looking to purchase a property to build a baseball stadium. This multi-million dollar proposition, even as part of a larger campaign, was an expensive one. Then came…

Every objective established for the Venture Forward campaign has been completed above and beyond what anyone expected. The last one, although far from complete, has already surpassed our expectations for God’s goodness to Bushnell. The need for a student commons is long-established; somewhere with an expanded dining hall, community space for students to gather, and…

Award of $500,000 will address nursing workforce shortage in Lane County EUGENE, Ore. – As a part of its ongoing mission to improve the health and well-being of all residents of Lane County, Trillium Community Health Plan (Trillium) has awarded a $500,000 grant to Bushnell University’s School of Nursing, one of the anchor academic programs…

One of the most meaningful features of the Venture Forward campaign has been the restoration of Goodrich Hall, which will reclaim its place at the heart of campus when it reopens its doors this winter. “The aggressive renovation gives a beloved, aging building a long future with high functionality, as well as offering an attractive,…

Dustin Hinkle ’07 is the lead pastor at River of Life Church in Hastings, MN. He brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served as a missionary in China for 10 years and in bi-vocational ministry in Pullman, WA for four years. With a foundation in business administration and public speaking, Hinkle’s journey…

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…

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…

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…