Career Development

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University alumna Olivia Clark ’24, who graduated this past spring with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, completed her spring semester internship with the Lane County Probation Center. This experience provided her with a unique opportunity to explore her interests in psychology and criminal justice while making a positive impact on…

Weston Edmonds, a 2008 graduate of Bushnell University (formerly Northwest Christian College), has dedicated his life to serving others through both ministry and community outreach. As the Communications Manager at Weld Food Bank and Executive Minister at Saint Patrick Presbyterian Church, Edmonds is pivotal in connecting people to vital resources and spiritual support. His journey,…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University graduates Sophia Choat ‘24 and Justin Heintz ‘24 completed their spring internships at Westside Faith Center while completing their bachelor’s degrees in Christian ministry. These experiences offered them valuable insights into church ministry and a hands-on understanding of serving a faith community.  Heintz was drawn to the internship through his…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University alumnus Caden Long ’24, who recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, completed his spring semester internship with Love for Lane County. This experience aligned perfectly with his passion for helping people and his desire to make a positive impact in the community. Love for Lane County is…

Written by Whitney Shoun, M.S., Career Development Coordinator In 2023, potential college students and their parents alike are asking institutions, and themselves, a very important question: “Is higher education worth it?” Students and their parents want to know that they will see a return on their investment, measured by one crucial metric: a better life…

EUGENE, Ore. – Niamh Taylor-Hughes, student-athlete from Wexford, Ireland, and member of Bushnell University’s women’s soccer team, recently completed her spring semester internship at the Eugene Metro Fútbol Club. This opportunity perfectly aligned with her interests in soccer and communication and her career aspirations. When asked what drew her to this internship, Taylor-Hughes shared, “I’m…

Megan (VanMarter) Dean ’20 embodies the essence of finding one’s calling in education. Despite not initially planning to pursue this path, Dean’s journey led her to embrace her role at Eugene Christian School (ECS). In this Q&A, she reflects on her career choice, the significance of her role at ECS, and how her educational journey…

EUGENE, Ore. – Last semester, two Bushnell University students, Taylor Copenhaver and Kaitlin Cook, completed their fall internships at Relief Nursery, a non-profit agency that provides mental health, substance abuse support, and prevention services to the local community. Inspired by their shared passion for child development and community support, Copenhaver and Cook embraced their internships…

EUGENE, Ore. – Jessica Woods, a senior business administration major at Bushnell University, chose her fall internship at Harvest House, a local publishing company, because she has always been fascinated with the world of books and publishing. This curiosity can be traced back to her childhood, when her love for reading ignited a dream to…

Janel (Fetters) Coburn ’14 started out as a psychology major at Bushnell University, but she quickly discovered the impact she could have on children through education. Coburn’s journey led her from teaching in California’s public schools to her current role at Eugene Christian School, where she can integrate a biblical worldview into her teaching practices….