Academics

Faculty Features: Tammy Bovee, M.S.

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…

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Bushnell University School of Nursing Ranked Best Program in Oregon

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…

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Internship Insights: Abby Weston

  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…

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Bushnell University Launches Center for Calling and Community

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…

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Bushnell University Announces Largest Single Expansion in 130-Year History

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…

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Serving with Care

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…

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Nursing Students Honored at Blessing of the Hands Ceremony

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. – Earlier this month, Bushnell University’s School of Nursing held its annual Blessing of the Hands ceremony at Springfield Faith Center. The cherished tradition marks a new chapter for nursing students, symbolizing both their commitment to compassionate care and their readiness to begin nursing journeys in both the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing…

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Internship Insights: Sara Martin

When a fairgoer taught his cow to sit like a dog, Bushnell University senior Sara Martin realized her summer internship at the Josephine County Fair was about more than marketing — it was about capturing moments that bring a community to life.  Martin, a communications major with a concentration in public relations, spent her summer…

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Bushnell Marks 130 Years with Grand Reopening of Goodrich Hall and Bell Tower Dedication August 26

EUGENE, Ore. — Bushnell University invites alumni, students, friends, and neighbors to gather in celebration of a major milestone—130 years of Wisdom, Faith, and Service—on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Event Details Location: Bushnell University, 828 E. 11th Avenue, Eugene, OR Time: 11:00 a.m. – 130th Anniversary Convocation Chapel 12:00 p.m. – Building Dedication & Ribbon Cutting for…

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Faculty Features: Dr. Jonathan Alfson

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…

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