Academics

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…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell is proud to announce the members of the 2023 Fall Athletic Director’s Honor Roll. Instituted in the fall of 2021, the Honor Roll consists of all student-athletes who earned at least a 3.5 GPA during that semester. For Fall 2023, 147 student-athletes and four team managers earned at least a 3.5…

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 takes pride in its diverse and determined online population, equipping them to discover and answer God’s call in their lives. Among its inspiring students, Kristin Vreeland is a shining example of resilience, dedication, and service. A senior business major in Bushnell’s School of Business, Leadership, and Technology, Vreeland’s journey is a…

Oregon Health Authority awards grant to Bushnell University for students studying clinical mental health counseling Eugene, OR — Bushnell University is pleased to announce the receipt of an $838,500 grant from the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). The grant is aimed at bolstering the capacity and diversity of the state’s mental health workforce. Selected full-time students…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University’s Board of Trustees will confer degrees for 130 students who have successfully met the graduation requirements to earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree during Bushnell’s Winter Commencement ceremony. The ceremony is scheduled for Friday, December 15, 2023, at 6 PM in the Morse Event Center, located at the corner of…

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…