School of Arts and Sciences

Written by Dr. Doyle Srader I spent much of my sixteenth year as a Bushnell professor rubbing my eyes in astonishment. Japan is beautiful, orderly, quirky, tidy, ancient, space-age, fallible, conflicted, confusing, confused, inexplicable, and heartbreakingly lovable.   But Japan and its people were not what astonished me the most. In September 2022, I stepped into…

EUGENE, Ore. – Senior Aly Mirabile, a biology major from Eugene, embarked on an internship this fall semester that provided her with invaluable real-world experience. Drawn to the medical field and aspiring to pursue nursing, Mirabile chose an internship with Volunteers in Medicine that allowed her to explore the intricacies of healthcare.   Her day-to-day tasks at…

EUGENE, Ore. — Bushnell University wrapped up the term by hosting its much-anticipated Academic Creativity and Excellence (ACE) Day, a bi-annual colloquium of intellectual talent and innovative spirit, founded by Dr. Tim Bergquist. This event, held each semester, offers a unique platform for graduating students to present their capstone research projects and for other students…

EUGENE, Ore. – On November 8, Bushnell University celebrated First-Gen College Day, a day dedicated to honoring and supporting first-generation college students. These individuals – whose parents did not attend college – often face unique challenges in their pursuit of higher education. However, stories of resilience and determination from both Bushnell University first-gen college students…

EUGENE, Ore. – The Cascade Collegiate Conference announced the student-athletes who earned U.S. Bank Academic All-Conference honors this week in men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s soccer, and volleyball. 35 members of the Bushnell teams were selected. To earn recognition as an Academic All-CCC honoree, a student-athlete must have a minimum cumulative GPA…

While studying communication at Bushnell University, Brad Keller ’20, gave his life to Christ. Only a few years after earning his B.A. in Communication, he became the Youth Pastor at Ekklesia Church in Eugene, Oregon. Keller shares his transformative journey and calls his fellow believers to minister in whatever ways they have been called.  What…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University is thrilled to announce record-breaking enrollment figures for the 2023-2024 academic year, marking a monumental achievement in the institution’s history. The university has seen unprecedented growth in various enrollment categories, reinforcing its commitment to academic excellence and student success.  Michael Fuller, M.S., Vice President for Enrollment and Special Assistant to…

EUGENE, Ore. – 36 Beacons were honored as members of the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Teams throughout the 2022-23 sports seasons. The Academic All-District teams, selected by College Sports Communicators (formerly CoSIDA), recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. Bushnell’s 2022-23 honorees are: Men’s Soccer…

EUGENE, Ore. – Three graduates of Bushnell University’s Class of 2023 were awarded the University’s most prestigious student awards during its Spring 2023 Commencement ceremony. Both Aspen Slifka and Rebecca Kuskie, who was not able to attend Commencement due to competing in the Cascade Collegiate Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships, were honored with the…

EUGENE, Ore. – Internships are a critical component of the college experience, offering students the opportunity to gain real-world experience, build professional networks, and develop valuable skills that will help them succeed in their chosen fields. At Bushnell University, internships are an essential part of the curriculum, providing students with hands-on experience that complements their…