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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. – In response to the pressing need for educators across the state of Oregon, Bushnell University’s School of Education has embraced an innovative approach to tackle the ongoing educator shortage. Over the past 18 months there has been a significant increase in the hiring of teaching and school counseling candidates before they complete…

EUGENE, Ore. – A little over a year after being awarded the Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE) Program Development Grant, Bushnell University celebrates substantial progress made in fortifying its commitment to guiding students on the path of theological reflection and vocational calling. Among the 18 universities and colleges awarded the NetVUE grant in…

EUGENE, Ore. – The Cascade Collegiate Conference announced the first official All-CCC team and special awards for Beach Volleyball on Wednesday and Bushnell University was well represented. Adding one more impressive honor to her illustrious career, senior Halle Neumann was named the Co-Attacker of the Year for the CCC. Neumann played in the No. 1 pair…

EUGENE, Ore.  – Post-season academic honors for men’s and women’s basketball have been announced from both the NAIA and Collegiate Sports Communicators (CSC) with numerous Beacons named among the honorees. Daktronics NAIA Women’s Basketball Scholar-Athletes | Daktronics NAIA Men’s Basketball Scholar-Athletes CSC Women’s Academic All-District | CSC Men’s Academic All-District NAIA-Daktronics Scholar-Athletes were announced at the end of the season….

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University’s winter athletic season recently concluded, marked by impressive achievements and records across various sports.   Overall, the Beacons garnered significant conference recognition, with four Cascade Collegiate Conference (CCC) Players of the Week and five athletes honored with All-Conference accolades. Additionally, 16 winter athletes received Academic All-Conference honors for maintaining a…

Written by Dr. A.J. Swoboda Easter has a way of rushing right past us. But it is most certainly beneficial for us to use this beautiful Spring season as a chance to pause, reflect, and remember. Remember what? Easter is the time of year when Christians from around the globe and from countless traditions and…

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. – Renowned theologian and Bushnell University professor, Dr. A.J. Swoboda recently released his latest book, “The Gift of Thorns,” back in late February. In this compelling work, Dr. Swoboda addresses the theme of navigating the desires of faith. He draws inspiration from both personal experiences and theological insights, and he writes with a…