October 15, 1895: A Special Day in Bushnell’s History Celebrating Founders Day every October 15 is our chance to reflect on God’s faithfulness over decades and the service of His people to the mission of the University. This year, students in Dr. Steve Andes’ HIST 207 Exploring Your Community class dug into the archives to…
Song Nai Rhee Program inductees (left to right): Jessica Woods ’24, Benjamin Randol ’24, and Kalani Miller ’24, pictured with Dr. Erin Mueller, Program Director Written by Dr. Erin Mueller I am delighted to be in my second year serving as the Program Director for the Song Nai Rhee Honors Program here at Bushnell University,…
In 2018, the University was thinking expansively. In the flow of record-setting annual enrollment trends and in the process of devising a sweeping capital campaign, the University was looking to purchase a property to build a baseball stadium. This multi-million dollar proposition, even as part of a larger campaign, was an expensive one. Then came…
Every objective established for the Venture Forward campaign has been completed above and beyond what anyone expected. The last one, although far from complete, has already surpassed our expectations for God’s goodness to Bushnell. The need for a student commons is long-established; somewhere with an expanded dining hall, community space for students to gather, and…
One of the most meaningful features of the Venture Forward campaign has been the restoration of Goodrich Hall, which will reclaim its place at the heart of campus when it reopens its doors this winter. “The aggressive renovation gives a beloved, aging building a long future with high functionality, as well as offering an attractive,…
Historic Capital Campaign Prepares Bushnell for the Future Written by Kim Williams, Board Chair Serving Bushnell University in a season of growth and expansion is a great privilege. Because my family has been involved for decades, I’ve also seen the University survive lean times and make hard decisions. I’ve watched us expand our curriculum, change…
During his four years on campus, Kaleb Miles ’20 may have been known around campus for his accolades on the soccer field, but it was the nagging questions of nature that motivated his future pursuits. After graduating with a degree in Biology in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, continuing his studies seemed like the…
Wisdom, Faith, and Service captures the essence of the institutional vocation and mission of Bushnell University from its founding in 1895. The Bushnell Saga – past, present, and future – is shaped and framed by the individual “wisdom, faith, and service sagas” of Bushnell People – women, men, professors, students, alumni, administrators, and countless friends…
The Tri-Athlete Model at Bushnell University reflects our desire to see student-athletes transformed in all facets of life: on the field of play as Champions of Character and in the classroom as Christ-centered scholars. Above all, we desire to give student-athletes the opportunity to pursue a maturing identity in Christ. Our student-athletes honor the gospel…
In early November, the University hosted “Becoming Beloved Community,” an initiative sponsored by the Bushnell Board of Trustees and the Office of the President to begin campus and community conversations about a Biblical perspective on racial reconciliation. Over a series of two days, a thoughtful and award-winning panel of guest speakers guided members of the…
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