School of Education

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. – Bushnell University celebrated the academic achievements of its students at the annual Honors Convocation on Thursday, May 4, 2023, inside the Morse Events Center. This year’s event saw an impressive group of students recognized for their hard work and dedication in the classroom, with honors and inductions into professional societies. PHOTO GALLERY…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University is proud to congratulate seven outstanding alumni who have been nominated for the 2023 A Champions in Education (ACE) Awards by the Eugene 4J School District. The ACE Awards recognize and honor educators who demonstrate exceptional commitment to their profession and make significant contributions to their schools and communities. The…

EUGENE, Ore. – 99 Bushnell University student-athletes were named to the Cascade Collegiate Conference U.S. Bank Academic All-Conference for the 2022-23 academic year, spanning over the fall, winter, and spring sports seasons. The 99 total honored student-athletes is an all-time high for the Beacons. To earn recognition as an Academic All-CCC honoree, a student-athlete must…

Ally Goertzen is an assistant professor of school counseling at Bushnell University and has been at the university since 2019. In this Q and A, she shares her role at Bushnell University and what led her to a career in school counseling. Goertzen is committed to overcoming mental health issues and is enthusiastic about empowering…