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Faculty Features: Shirley Lathrop, MAT, M.S.

Shirley Lathrop, MAT, M.S., is the program lead for the School Counseling program at Bushnell University. She brings to the role a wealth of direct school counseling experience and a heartfelt passion for supporting both future counselors and the youth they will serve. Lathrop, a native of the Eugene area, has a long history in…

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Winter of Achievements for Bushnell Athletics

EUGENE, Ore. – This winter, Bushnell University athletes delivered memorable performances across multiple sports. From key victories on the court to strong showings on the track, the Beacons continued to showcase their talents both in competition and in the classroom. The winter season was highlighted by five Cascade Collegiate Conference (CCC) Players of the Week,…

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Bushnell Students Awarded Scholarships for Academic Excellence

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University is proud to announce that 10 students have been awarded scholarships by the Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges and Universities (OAICU) for the 2024-25 school year. These scholarships, granted by various foundations and corporations, recognize the students’ outstanding achievements and commitment to academic excellence. The recipients of the scholarships and…

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Bushnell University Revamps Undergraduate Computer Science Degree

EUGENE, Ore. – Aspiring Computer Science Majors at Bushnell University will get a head start on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) promises to revolutionize how we live, work, and solve complex problems beginning in the Fall of 2025. That’s when the university’s College of Professional Studies will be rolling out its revamped Bachelor of Science in…

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Faculty Features: Dr. Lynn Jacobson

Dr. Lynn Jacobson, an adjunct professor in Bushnell University’s College of Theology, Arts, and Sciences, brings a wealth of teaching experience to the classroom, spanning biblical studies, language instruction, and business. With a Master of Divinity in Jewish Studies and extensive coursework in Judaic Studies and Modern Hebrew, Dr. Jacobson offers an interdisciplinary approach that…

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Wellman Claims Indoor All-American Honors

COMPLETE RESULTS GAINSEVILLE, Fla.  – Kaleo Wellman made Bushnell history on Friday afternoon as the NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Runner-Up in the Long Jump. Wellman becomes Bushnell’s first-ever NAIA All-American for Indoor Track & Field, scoring eight points for the Beacons in the process. The sophomore came into the event seeded 16th, but broke his…

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Chrisitan Daily International: Children’s Literacy Project Partners with College Students to Tackle Illiteracy Among Children in the U.S.

Photo by Adam Winger | Unsplash Written by Christian Daily International Staff The Children’s Literacy Project, a national organization dedicated to combating childhood illiteracy through community-led efforts, has launched a new initiative to mobilize Christian college and university students in addressing the literacy crisis in the U.S. The initiative kicked off with Literacy Service Day, an…

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Bushnell Professor Launches Podcast Exploring the Bible

EUGENE, Ore. – Dr. Melisa Ortiz Berry, an adjunct professor in the College of Theology, Arts and Sciences at Bushnell University, has launched an exciting new podcast, What’s the Word?, designed to dive deep into the Bible’s origins, interpretation, and practical use in daily life. The PodClass format brings together scholars, ministry leaders, and theologians…

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Internship Insights: Stephanie Sterling

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University senior music major Stephanie Sterling recently completed her fall internship with Soaring by the Sea Foundation, a Eugene-based nonprofit dedicated to preserving military heritage, honoring veterans, and educating future generations. Drawn to the organization’s mission and the opportunity to work in a unique historical setting, Sterling was especially interested in…

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Bushnell University Announces Becoming Beloved Community Spring ’25 Symposium: Excavating Culture

Bushnell University announces the upcoming Becoming Beloved Community Spring ’25 Symposium: Excavating Culture, featuring esteemed speakers Dr. Marcus “Goodie” Goodloe and Dr. Paul Louis Metzger. This free event hosted by the College of Theology, Arts, and Sciences will take place on March 18 and 20, 2025 and is part of the ongoing and meaningful conversation…

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