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…
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…
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…
EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University’s Board of Trustees will confer degrees to over 160 students during the December Commencement ceremony, recognizing those who have successfully completed the requirements for a bachelor’s or master’s degree. The ceremony will take place on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the Morse Center at the corner of…
EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University recently hosted its Fall 2025 Academic Creativity and Excellence Day, a campus-wide celebration of senior capstone projects and other student research. Founded by Dr. Tim Bergquist, emeritus professor of quantitative business models, ACE Day provides a platform for students to share academic work shaped by careful inquiry and practical relevance. …
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…
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…
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…
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