College of Theology, Arts, and Sciences

Dr. Melisa Ortiz Berry, adjunct professor in the School of Arts and Sciences at Bushnell University, teaches history courses and serves as a passionate leader in discipleship and ministry. Dr. Berry brings this same passion into the classroom, blending history and faith to engage her students in meaningful learning experiences. Alongside her academic credentials, which…

During his four years on campus, Kaleb Miles ’20 may have been known around campus for his accolades on the soccer field, but it was the nagging questions of nature that motivated his future pursuits. After graduating with a degree in Biology in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, continuing his studies seemed like the…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University alumna Olivia Clark ’24, who graduated this past spring with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, completed her spring semester internship with the Lane County Probation Center. This experience provided her with a unique opportunity to explore her interests in psychology and criminal justice while making a positive impact on…

  Bushnell University is pleased to host a special two-day event featuring guests Dr. Richard Beck, author and psychologist from Abilene Christian University, Matt Holmes, pastor at Turner Christian Church, and Bushnell faculty panelists. Register Online This event will explore biblical perspectives on how we individually and corporately participate as followers of Jesus in a…

Weston Edmonds, a 2008 graduate of Bushnell University (formerly Northwest Christian College), has dedicated his life to serving others through both ministry and community outreach. As the Communications Manager at Weld Food Bank and Executive Minister at Saint Patrick Presbyterian Church, Edmonds is pivotal in connecting people to vital resources and spiritual support. His journey,…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University graduates Sophia Choat ‘24 and Justin Heintz ‘24 completed their spring internships at Westside Faith Center while completing their bachelor’s degrees in Christian ministry. These experiences offered them valuable insights into church ministry and a hands-on understanding of serving a faith community.  Heintz was drawn to the internship through his…

Matthew Kuhns (Photo by Walter Johnson Jr./American Heart Association) EUGENE, Ore. – Matthew Kuhns ‘06 graduated from Bushnell University with a degree in Bible and Christian Ministry and a minor in Psychology. During his senior year, he served as the student body president, showcasing his leadership skills early on. Today, Kuhns is making a significant…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University proudly announces the reaffirmation of its institutional accreditation by The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), following a comprehensive site visit in April 2024. With this renewal, Bushnell University continues another seven-year cycle of accreditation. Bushnell first achieved NWCCU accreditation in 1962 and has maintained this prestigious designation for…

Jenna (Royce) Wallace (Photo courtesy of YachatsNews)  EUGENE, Ore. –Bushnell University alumna Jenna (Royce) Wallace ’12 has been elected Lincoln County’s next district attorney and appointed by Governor Tina Kotek to fill the vacancy effective June 21, 2024. Wallace, who won with 55 percent of the vote, will be the county’s third district attorney in…

A large group of coalition members, including Jonathan Alfson (rear, center-right), visited the office of Sen. Ron Johnson EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University is proud to announce that Jonathan Alfson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Physics, has been selected as one of four Next-Generation Fellows for 2024 by the Physicists Coalition for Nuclear Threat Reduction, in…