Career Development

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….

EUGENE, Ore. – Amanda Torres-Sanchez, a senior interdisciplinary major at Bushnell University, recently fulfilled a long-held dream inspired by her high school involvement in the “Kids Helping Kids” program, a pageant-style fundraiser benefiting the Children’s Miracle Network (CMN). The CMN supports pediatric care in communities across the United States and Canada. 100% of funds raised in…

EUGENE, Ore. – Gabe Fatooh, a senior communication major at Bushnell University, found inspiration for his internship at Everyone Village through his involvement in Bushnell’s student government, Associated Students of Bushnell University (ASBU). As a member of ASBU, Fatooh partnered with Everyone Village and Pastor Gabe Piechowicz ’19, the director of Everyone Village, during the…

EUGENE, Ore. – Senior Aly Mirabile, a biology major from Eugene, embarked on an internship this fall semester that provided her with invaluable real-world experience. Drawn to the medical field and aspiring to pursue nursing, Mirabile chose an internship with Volunteers in Medicine that allowed her to explore the intricacies of healthcare.   Her day-to-day tasks at…