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When a fairgoer taught his cow to sit like a dog, Bushnell University senior Sara Martin realized her summer internship at the Josephine County Fair was about more than marketing — it was about capturing moments that bring a community to life.  Martin, a communications major with a concentration in public relations, spent her summer…

EUGENE, Ore. — Bushnell University invites alumni, students, friends, and neighbors to gather in celebration of a major milestone—130 years of Wisdom, Faith, and Service—on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Event Details Location: Bushnell University, 828 E. 11th Avenue, Eugene, OR Time: 11:00 a.m. – 130th Anniversary Convocation Chapel 12:00 p.m. – Building Dedication & Ribbon Cutting for…

Ribbon Cutting Photo Gallery Springfield, OR – Bushnell University and Pine Ridge Golf Club celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the Bushnell Player Development Center on Tuesday. The event marked the official launch of a cutting edge indoor/outdoor golf facility set to redefine NAIA collegiate training in the Pacific Northwest. The event brought together community…

At Bushnell University, physics is more than equations and formulas; it is a way to explore the order and creativity of God’s world. Jonathan Alfson, Assistant Professor of Physics, is passionate about helping students make meaningful connections between science, faith, and their future callings.  Alfson earned his Ph.D. and M.S. in physics from Oregon State…

Ensuring all students have the tools and support they need to succeed is the driving passion behind Melissa “Missy” Anderson’s work at Bushnell University. With a master’s degree in education from the University of Nebraska–Kearney, Anderson serves as the university’s accessibility coordinator and instructional designer. She plays a key role in helping students navigate their…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University was among 12 Cascade Collegiate Conference institutions that were named Champions of Character® Five-Star Award winners for 2024-25, announced by the NAIA on Tuesday. In addition, the Cascade Collegiate Conference was named a Five-Star Conference. Bushnell University has now been selected for 11 straight years of the current structure. Bushnell…

When Alexis Heenan ’23 graduated from Bushnell University, having focused on forensic psychology, she returned to Sacramento, unsure of what her next steps would be. “I knew I was in a waiting period,” Heenan recalls. “But I couldn’t help feeling discouraged.” Her prayers felt quiet, her future unclear — until a whisper from the Holy…

#10: Men’s Basketball Claims First-Ever Win in Lewiston The Bushnell men’s basketball picked up their first-ever win in Lewiston, Idaho on Friday, January 10, knocking off No. 15-ranked Lewis-Clark State, 89-78 in Cascade Collegiate Conference action.   Read More #9: Beacons Continue to Lead in the Classroom Bushnell University continues to be a destination small…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University is honored to announce that it has been selected to host an upcoming NetVUE regional gathering Oct. 2–4. The event, titled “The Purposeful University,” will convene faculty, staff, and thought leaders from across the region to explore the role of purpose, vocation, and calling in higher education.   This gathering is…

Mariah (Anderson) Jordans, a senior exercise science major at Bushnell University, discovered a deeper passion for physical therapy during her hands-on internship this past spring semester at Healing Motion Physical Therapy, a local clinic dedicated to patient-centered healing and wellness.  “I was searching everywhere for PT office internships,” Jordans said. “Not a lot of them had…