School of Arts and Sciences

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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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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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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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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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…

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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…

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Faculty Features: Dr. Erin Mueller

“Psychology invites us to ask deep questions about what it means to be human,” says Bushnell University psychology professor Dr. Erin Mueller. Those questions are not just academic for Mueller — they are invitations to serve, to listen, and to lead with compassion. She focuses her teaching on helping students explore the mind and spirit…

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Exploring Distance Education

EUGENE, Ore. – In this Bushnell University online student Q&A, we explore the inspiring journeys of students who have answered the call to pursue their education through Bushnell University’s online degree programs and how they plan to make a positive impact within their communities.  Nate Bill Program: Business Administration (Management and Leadership Concentration)  What inspired…

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Internship Insights: Bella Hernandez and Ashley Flores

EUGENE, Ore. – For students eager to apply their academic knowledge in real-world settings, internships provide an essential stepping stone. Last spring, two recent Bushnell University graduates, Isabella “Bella” Hernandez ‘25 and Ashley Flores ‘25, gained hands-on experience through internships with Lane County. Hernandez completed her internship with Talent Acquisition, while Flores was with Labor…

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End of the Year Honors for Bushnell University Students

PHOTO GALLERY EUGENE, Ore. – Earlier this month at Honors Convocation, Bushnell University celebrated the academic achievements of its students in a meaningful gathering held in the Morse Center. The annual event, which included the symbolic Cutting of the Ivy tradition, brought the campus community together to honor graduating seniors as they prepare to flourish…

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