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For communication major Amanda “Mandy” Sisul ’25, telling meaningful stories has always been at the heart of her work. After graduating from Bushnell University this past May with a concentration in public relations, she spent the summer exploring opportunities that would give her real-world experience in sports media and discovered just how fast-paced, creative, and…

EUGENE, Ore. –The fall athletic season recently wrapped up at Bushnell University, and the Beacons have much to celebrate as they showcased their continued commitment to athletic and academic excellence.  The Beacons earned seven Cascade Collegiate Conference Player of the Week awards, 11 All-Conference honors, and a remarkable 44 Academic All-Conference selections, which are awarded to sophomores and above with a minimum 3.2…

Guided by the relationships that first drew him to campus as a high school student, Jaron Carter ’23 now helps guide others toward their own Bushnell University journeys. As a senior admissions counselor and assistant track and field coach, Carter occupies a unique space at the intersection of recruitment, mentorship, and community-building. Across his several…

Senior digital marketing major Turner Livingston recently completed a fall semester internship working alongside prominent fashion brand owner Tyrus Divine Hosley. Through this process, Livingston gained direct experience in entrepreneurship, branding, and creative leadership. The internship allowed Livingston to connect his academic studies with real-world applications while refining his long-term vision as a business owner.  “I…

When Katy Lemieux reflects on how she arrived in the classroom, she often returns to an unexpected phone call. While working as a nursing supervisor, her charge nurse abruptly asked whether she had a bachelor’s degree and then hung up as soon as she answered yes. Minutes later, the charge nurse called back: “I have a job for you.”  That conversation resurfaced a…

RESULTS DALLAS, Texas – Sophomore Cadence Smith and junior Sidney Lane competed in the NAIA Marathon Classic on Sunday morning, taking place at the BMW Dallas Marathon. Smith made the most of the event, breaking a 17-year old Bushnell University women’s marathon record as she came across the finish line in 3 hours, 32 minutes, and…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University’s Board of Trustees will confer degrees to over 160 students during the December Commencement ceremony, recognizing those who have successfully completed the requirements for a bachelor’s or master’s degree. The ceremony will take place on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the Morse Center at the corner of…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University recently hosted its Fall 2025 Academic Creativity and Excellence Day, a campus-wide celebration of senior capstone projects and other student research. Founded by Dr. Tim Bergquist, emeritus professor of quantitative business models, ACE Day provides a platform for students to share academic work shaped by careful inquiry and practical relevance. …

SIOUX CITY, Iowa. – On August 29, a shorthanded Bushnell volleyball team lost their first home match of the season, falling in straight sets to Oklahoma Wesleyan University. On Thursday, the Beacons exacted their revenge on the Eagles with a sweep of their own, finishing out pool play at the NAIA National Championship Tournament final site…

Bushnell University senior biology major Annika Poet pursued her passion this fall semester by caring for animals at Creswell Veterinary Hospital. She gained practical experience working with a variety of patients, including her favorite: rabbits.  “I really want to work with rabbits. That’s been a passion of mine for a while, and I have two…