At Bushnell University, physics is more than equations and formulas; it is a way to explore the order and creativity of God’s world. Jonathan Alfson, Assistant Professor of Physics, is passionate about helping students make meaningful connections between science, faith, and their future callings.  Alfson earned his Ph.D. and M.S. in physics from Oregon State…

When Alexis Heenan ’23 graduated from Bushnell University, having focused on forensic psychology, she returned to Sacramento, unsure of what her next steps would be. “I knew I was in a waiting period,” Heenan recalls. “But I couldn’t help feeling discouraged.” Her prayers felt quiet, her future unclear — until a whisper from the Holy…

#10: Men’s Basketball Claims First-Ever Win in Lewiston The Bushnell men’s basketball picked up their first-ever win in Lewiston, Idaho on Friday, January 10, knocking off No. 15-ranked Lewis-Clark State, 89-78 in Cascade Collegiate Conference action.   Read More #9: Beacons Continue to Lead in the Classroom Bushnell University continues to be a destination small…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University is honored to announce that it has been selected to host an upcoming NetVUE regional gathering Oct. 2–4. The event, titled “The Purposeful University,” will convene faculty, staff, and thought leaders from across the region to explore the role of purpose, vocation, and calling in higher education.   This gathering is…

EUGENE, Ore. – Mariah (Anderson) Jordans, a senior exercise science major at Bushnell University, discovered a deeper passion for physical therapy during her hands-on internship this past spring semester at Healing Motion Physical Therapy, a local clinic dedicated to patient-centered healing and wellness.  “I was searching everywhere for PT office internships,” Jordans said. “Not a lot…

2024-2025 NABC Honors Court KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced the recipients of the 2024-25 NABC Team Academic Excellence Awards and NABC Honors Court on Thursday, representing achievement in the classroom by men’s college basketball teams and individual players. Bushnell was selected as one of nearly 400 programs to receive…

Preston Carmack ’13 is the Director of Marketing Communication for the Jesuit School of Theology at Santa Clara University. He leads the institution’s efforts in marketing, internal communications, and public relations. Carmack recently reached a major milestone, successfully defending his Ph.D. dissertation in rhetoric, titled “Narrative as Story and Ground: Toward A Dialogic Communication Theory…

“Psychology invites us to ask deep questions about what it means to be human,” says Bushnell University psychology professor Dr. Erin Mueller. Those questions are not just academic for Mueller — they are invitations to serve, to listen, and to lead with compassion. She focuses her teaching on helping students explore the mind and spirit…

CORVALLIS, Ore.– The Cascade Collegiate Conference announced Bushnell University as the inaugural recipient of the 2024-25 CCC School of Character award. This new honor recognizes a member institution that exemplifies the NAIA Champions of Character program by intentionally modeling the five core values of Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Sportsmanship, and Servant Leadership. “Congratulations to Bushnell on…

At Bushnell University, the student experience is shaped not just by academics or activities, but by the relationships and network of care that help students thrive. In her role as Counselor and Coordinator for Student Wellness, Sarah Halstead, M.A. ’15, brings compassion and a deep relational care to the heart of campus life. Through leading…