Biochemistry professor Pamela Beilby did not set out to become a professor. As a child, she imagined herself as a cowboy, an astronaut, or a detective, roles defined by exploration and discovery rather than classrooms and lecture halls. Teaching entered her life later, almost incidentally, during graduate school, when she first began working closely with…

Bushnell University’s Division of Student Development is committed to creating an environment of wellness in which students can thrive. For some, this might mean choosing to access the campus counseling center for talk therapy. Yet all students benefit from opportunities to learn how to care for their mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health. Inspired by…

Recent forensic psychology graduate Noely Flores Fonseca ’25 completed her fall internship with the Eugene Police Department this past semester, gaining hands-on experience in law enforcement and meaningful insight into her future career goals. The internship allowed her to connect classroom learning with real-world practice while exploring what a career in the field could look…

Something exciting is taking root at Bushnell University­ – a bold, integrative step into the future that blends heart, scholarship, and service. This fall, the University is launching the Center for Calling and Community, an effort designed to strengthen Bushnell’s Christ-centered mission while extending its reach across classrooms, congregations, and communities. The Center has four…

In October of 2000, Bushnell University received approval from the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges to introduce a new graduate degree program: Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling. Advisory board members endorsing the creation of the program unanimously agreed that “there exists, and will continue to exist, the need for professional mental health…

CASCADE CONFERENCE PRESS RELEASE EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell senior Men’s Track & Field student-athlete Ty Kishen has been announced as the male recipient of the Cashell Family Impact Scholarship, awarded by the Cascade Collegiate Conference and announced on Wednesday Established in 2023 with a gift from Robert (CCC commissioner), Heather and Elizabeth Cashell, the fund provides two scholarships…

For communication major Amanda “Mandy” Sisul ’25, telling meaningful stories has always been at the heart of her work. After graduating from Bushnell University this past May with a concentration in public relations, she spent the summer exploring opportunities that would give her real-world experience in sports media and discovered just how fast-paced, creative, and…

December 22 Advent: Love That Comes Near 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…

EUGENE, Ore. –The fall athletic season recently wrapped up at Bushnell University, and the Beacons have much to celebrate as they showcased their continued commitment to athletic and academic excellence.  The Beacons earned seven Cascade Collegiate Conference Player of the Week awards, 11 All-Conference honors, and a remarkable 44 Academic All-Conference selections, which are awarded to sophomores and above with a minimum 3.2…

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…