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…
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…
Christian 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…
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…
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…
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…
Staff Spotlights: Dr. Corynn Gilbert
Dr. Corynn Gilbert, Director of Development at Bushnell University, has dedicated her career to Christian higher education. With a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Northwest Nazarene University and a background in student affairs and higher education administration, she has worked in various capacities at institutions such as Dartmouth College, Georgetown University, and Fuller Theological Seminary….
KVAL: Bushnell’s $4 Million in Grants Means More Nurses Who Stay Local
Written by Gold Meadows and KVAL.com Staff LANE COUNTY, Ore. — Bushnell University’s plans to double its nursing program numbers gets a boost of more than $4 million dollars in grant funding. Staff in the School of Nursing say most of those nurses will stay local beefing up Lane County’s healthcare workforce. According to the Oregon…
Beacon Hoops Hosts Annual Special Olympics Clinic
EUGENE, Ore. – The Bushnell men’s and women’s basketball teams continued one of the Beacon’s most treasured traditions on Sunday, spending the afternoon with their friends from the Special Olympics. The annual event, which returned in 2024 after a four-year layoff steemed from the pandemic, has been a part of Bushnell’s Champions of Character-related initiatives for…