EUGENE, Ore. – The fall athletic season recently wrapped up at Bushnell University, and the Beacons have much to celebrate as they showcased their continual commitment to athletic and academic excellence while navigating the many responsibilities of being full-time student-athletes. The Beacons enjoyed a successful fall season, highlighted by 12 Cascade Collegiate Conference (CCC) Players…
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Bushnell Alumnus Dr. Anson Sin Honored with DAISY Award
EUGENE, Ore. – Dr. Anson Sin, a 2023 graduate of Bushnell University’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program, was recently recognized with the prestigious DAISY Award for his exemplary compassionate care as a Registered Nurse in the Surgical Care Unit at McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center, located in Springfield, Ore. The DAISY Award is an…
Faculty Features: Marilyn Williams
Dr. Marilyn Williams, Assistant Professor of Education at Bushnell University, combines her decades of real-world educational experience with her deep faith and a commitment to shaping the next generation of educators. Before joining the Bushnell faculty, she taught elementary and middle school education for over 20 years, served as a high school administrator for five…
Internship Insights: Maddii Desemone
EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University senior biology major Maddii Desemone, who is pursuing a career in animal conservation, is currently completing an internship at Green Hill Humane Society. This opportunity is helping her gain valuable hands-on experience in animal behavior, shelter work, and community outreach. We sat down with Desemone to learn more about her…
Beacons on the Forefront of Emerging Sport
EUGENE, Ore. – A major shift in the landscape of distance running is occurring in the NAIA, and Bushnell Head Coach Kyle Will is at the forefront, helping to shape the future of the Marathon and its place in the world of collegiate athletics. In 2021, the NAIA included the Marathon as an event within the men’s…
Cook Closes Career on a High Note
COMPLETE RESULTS COLUMBIA, Mo. – Senior Kaitlin Cook ran her final collegiate event on Friday morning, capping her career with a new personal record at the NAIA Women’s Cross Country National Championship at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course. Cook took 16 seconds off of her previous best, running a 22:50.2 to break the 23-minute barrier for…
Integrating Ministry with Business Leadership
Sierra Wilis ’13 currently serves as the Vice President of Operations for Oregon Driver Education Center (ODEC) and as a Senior Business Management Consultant for Paradigm Business Management Group. A seasoned leader with a diverse career, Wilis’ journey from pastoral ministry to business management highlights her adaptability and commitment to integrity, kindness, and excellence. In…
Bushnell University School of Music and Performing Arts Winter Performances and Events
EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University’s School of Music and Performing Arts is pleased to invite the community to Christmas Concerts and events by the students in University Choir, Bushnell Jazz Ensemble, and Bushnell Chorale. The performance events will take place at First Baptist Church of Eugene, and The Grotto in Portland, OR. Bushnell Chorale will be singing…
Creativity Meets Purpose in Bushnell’s Digital Media Program
EUGENE, Ore. – Jay Jones, an adjunct instructor in Bushnell University’s newly launched Digital Media and Graphic Design program, brings a wealth of industry expertise and a passion for guiding emerging artists. With a background in Film Production from Vancouver Film School and studies in Art History at the University of Oregon, Jones combines academic…
Bushnell University Awarded $1 Million Grant to Combat Oregon’s Nursing Crisis
EUGENE, Ore. — Bushnell University is proud to announce its receipt of a $1 million Healthcare Workforce Ready Grant from the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) under the Future Ready Oregon initiative. This grant, part of a competitive statewide effort to bolster healthcare workforce development, supports the groundbreaking “Paving a Pathway to Practice” grant, which…