Academics

EUGENE, Ore. – Amanda Torres-Sanchez, a senior interdisciplinary major at Bushnell University, recently fulfilled a long-held dream inspired by her high school involvement in the “Kids Helping Kids” program, a pageant-style fundraiser benefiting the Children’s Miracle Network (CMN). The CMN supports pediatric care in communities across the United States and Canada. 100% of funds raised in…

Bushnell University’s distinctive small-knit community welcomes students to connect with one another in fellowship and mutual support across departments. This inviting atmosphere provided recent graduate Riley Anderson ’20, with the opportunity to develop meaningful connections. While studying theology at Bushnell, he cultivated his passion for real estate and connected with other individuals who share that…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University is proud to announce that 12 students have been awarded scholarships by the Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges and Universities (OAICU) for the 2023-24 school year. These scholarships, granted by various foundations and corporations, reflect the students’ exemplary achievements and dedication to academic excellence. The recipients of the scholarships and…

EUGENE, Ore. –Bushnell University hosted its annual Honors at Entrance Scholarship Competition on Friday, January 26th, 2024. This invite-only event targeted high-achieving applicants with a GPA of 3.75 or higher, offering them a chance to compete for a full tuition scholarship and an invitation to Bushnell’s Song Nai Rhee Honors Program.  “The Honors at Entrance…

While studying at Bushnell University, Brittney Reineke ’12, M.A. ’15 chose to serve on a mission trip to Cambodia, an experience that helped her discover her calling and shape her career. Having earned her undergraduate degree in psychology and graduate degree in counseling at Bushnell, Reineke uses the skills she cultivated to serve the community…

EUGENE, Ore. – Gabe Fatooh, a senior communication major at Bushnell University, found inspiration for his internship at Everyone Village through his involvement in Bushnell’s student government, Associated Students of Bushnell University (ASBU). As a member of ASBU, Fatooh partnered with Everyone Village and Pastor Gabe Piechowicz ’19, the director of Everyone Village, during the…

EUGENE, Ore. – In a remarkable display of dedication and perseverance, recent Bushnell University graduate Katie Johnson ’23 not only clinched the top spot in Bushnell’s Fall 2023 ACE Day poster presentation, but she has also conquered a series of obstacles on her journey to becoming a registered nurse.  Johnson’s passion for nursing began during…

EUGENE, Ore. – In Bushnell University’s School of Education, Aly Nestler, Ph.D., helps shape the future of education in myriad and profound ways. As an adjunct professor, her impact ripples through her students, who go out into the community to teach and inspire young minds in the classroom. As a demonstrated expert in educational assessment…

  EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell senior McKayla Williams’s journey at Houck Evarts & Company LLC began with a spark of enthusiasm, transforming her internship into a thriving career. Hailing from Atwater, California, she ventured to Oregon in pursuit of education, finding her niche at Bushnell University’s School of Business, Leadership and Technology. Double majoring in…

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…