Academics

Bushnell University senior biology major Annika Poet pursued her passion this fall semester by caring for animals at Creswell Veterinary Hospital. She gained practical experience working with a variety of patients, including her favorite: rabbits.  “I really want to work with rabbits. That’s been a passion of mine for a while, and I have two…

For Agam Iheanyi-Igwe, who has a PhD in Educational and Leadership Studies, coming to Bushnell University was more than a career move — it was a continuation of his calling to form, guide, and equip the next generation of ministry leaders. “I came here to teach theology,” he recalls. “In a previous life, I had…

EUGENE, Ore. – The streak continues at Bushnell University. The School of Nursing proudly announces that every student in its sixth Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing cohort has successfully passed the National Council Licensure Examination on their first attempt, continuing the program’s emphasis on academic excellence and clinical preparation necessary to meet the standard…

For Dr. Brian Kaelin, stepping onto Bushnell University’s campus for the first time was more than a visit: it was a calling. “The very first time that I stepped onto the campus, I thought to myself, ‘This is a place I’d love to teach,’” he recalled. “It was literally the moment we arrived — meeting people, seeing…

For assistant professor Tammy Bovee, joining Bushnell’s faculty wasn’t a coincidence — it was one of those “God things” that turned unexpected circumstances into a calling. After writing her faith statement in a McDonald’s parking lot and spending an extra night in a motel room near Disneyland, she completed a phone interview and was later…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University’s School of Nursing has been ranked the No. 1 nursing program in Oregon for 2026 by RegisteredNursing.org in its 10th annual statewide rankings. This recognition highlights the University’s commitment to preparing nurses who are academically excellent, ethically grounded, and dedicated to compassionate, person-centered care.  “This is a prestigious honor because…

  For senior mathematics major Abby Weston, math has always been about solving puzzles. During her summer internship at the University of Puerto Rico in Ponce, she discovered that math research is more than reading articles or solving problems from a textbook — it’s about uncovering new ideas and insights. “I didn’t even know math…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University is excited to announce the creation of the Center for Calling and Community, a new initiative designed to unify and amplify the university’s work in ministry training, spiritual formation, and community engagement. Rooted in the university’s vision of fostering faithful followers of Jesus Christ who are dedicated to supporting their…

EUGENE, Ore. — At its 130th Convocation Chapel on August 26, Bushnell University President Joseph Womack announced the University is acquiring two former PeaceHealth at University District hospital buildings, adding 125,000 square feet of academic space to its campus. The pending acquisition, the single largest in Bushnell’s history, will dramatically expand the College of Health…

EUGENE, Ore. — Recent Bushnell University graduate Peter Leighton ’24 has quickly demonstrated to his patients, coworkers, and supervisors his dedicated compassion for those in his care. He recently received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses for carefully attending to a patient and communicating the patient’s needs to the rest of the medical team, leading…