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…
College of Theology, Arts, and Sciences
Faculty Features: Dr. Agam Iheanyi-Igwe
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Leaning on the Holy Spirit
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…
Internship Insights: Mariah (Anderson) Jordans
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 of them had…
Answering the Call Through Storytelling
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…