Wisdom

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…

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Faculty Features: Gabe Buhler

Gabe Buhler ’07, M.A. ’10 is the instructor for the Grove program in Bushnell University’s School of Music and Performing Arts. The Grove program is the primary worship leadership team and is highly active in Bushnell Chapel and traveling events, providing broad musical and technical opportunities for Bushnell students. Buhler brings over 15 years of…

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Bushnell Senior Jackson Gielish Awarded OSCPA Scholarship

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University senior accounting major Jackson Gielish has been awarded the Oregon Society of CPAs (OSCPA) Educational Foundation Scholarship for 2024. Inspired by his parents and Bushnell accounting professor Shelly Hartzel, who holds an M.S.M., CPA, and CMA, Gielish is dedicated to becoming a CPA and helping clients navigate their business challenges. …

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Faculty Features: Dr. Melisa Ortiz Berry

Dr. Melisa Ortiz Berry, adjunct professor in the School of Arts and Sciences at Bushnell University, teaches history courses and serves as a passionate leader in discipleship and ministry. Dr. Berry brings this same passion into the classroom, blending history and faith to engage her students in meaningful learning experiences. Alongside her academic credentials, which…

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Bushnell University Alumni Fostering Wisdom at Local School

EUGENE, Ore. – Eugene Christian School (ECS) is a private, non-denominational Christian school serving pre-school through eighth grade students in the Eugene-Springfield area. With a philosophy centered on Christian values and holistic education, ECS’s mission closely aligns with Bushnell University’s emphasis on fostering wisdom and faith within a Christ-centered community. Among the several pillars of…

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Faithful Engagement: Navigating Anxiety in a Polarized Election

  Bushnell University is pleased to host a special two-day event featuring guests Dr. Richard Beck, author and psychologist from Abilene Christian University, Matt Holmes, pastor at Turner Christian Church, and Bushnell faculty panelists. Register Online This event will explore biblical perspectives on how we individually and corporately participate as followers of Jesus in a…

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Nursing Students Celebrated at Blessing of the Hands Ceremony

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University’s School of Nursing recently held its annual Blessing of the Hands and Nursing Pinning ceremony, this year hosted at Grace Community Fellowship Church. The meaningful tradition marks a new chapter for nursing students, symbolizing their commitment to compassionate care and their readiness to begin nursing journeys. The special ceremony brought together…

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Volleyball Claims AVCA Academic Honor Roll

Official Release from AVCA EUGENE, Ore.  – The Bushnell volleyball program has earned the 2024 AVCA Team Academic Award, as recently announced by the AVCA. In addition, the Beacons earned distinction on the AVCA Team Academic Honor Roll, representing the top 20% of GPAs in the NAIA. The AVCA Team Academic Award, sponsored by INTENT,…

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Bushnell University Earns NWCCU Accreditation Renewal

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University proudly announces the reaffirmation of its institutional accreditation by The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), following a comprehensive site visit in April 2024. With this renewal, Bushnell University continues another seven-year cycle of accreditation. Bushnell first achieved NWCCU accreditation in 1962 and has maintained this prestigious designation for…

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The Bushnell University Saga

Wisdom, Faith, and Service captures the essence of the institutional vocation and mission of Bushnell University from its founding in 1895. The Bushnell Saga­ – past, present, and future­ – is shaped and framed by the individual “wisdom, faith, and service sagas” of Bushnell People­ – women, men, professors, students, alumni, administrators, and countless friends­…

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