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Bushnell University Welcomes DeLeesa Meashintubby as 2023 Commencement Speaker

DeLeesa Meashintubby Executive Director of Volunteers in Medicine, Pastor at St. Marks CME Church, and Bushnell Board Member will deliver Commencement Address Eugene, Ore.—Bushnell University’s Board of Trustees will confer 84 baccalaureate degrees, 31 master’s degrees, and 4 graduate certificates during its Spring Commencement on Saturday May 13, 2023, at 10 am in the Morse…

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Changing Lives and Building Careers: The Impact of Bushnell University Internships

EUGENE, Ore. – Internships are a critical component of the college experience, offering students the opportunity to gain real-world experience, build professional networks, and develop valuable skills that will help them succeed in their chosen fields. At Bushnell University, internships are an essential part of the curriculum, providing students with hands-on experience that complements their…

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Coding, Worship, Dogs, Tourism, Mental Health – Academic Creativity and Excellence Day at Bushnell University

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell celebrated their end of the semester event Academic Creativity and Excellence Day, better known around campus as ACE Day. During ACE Day students present topics that they have spent the semester doing research on and ones they are passionate about to share with their fellow students and faculty. This year over…

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Bushnell Students Recognized at Annual Honors Convocation

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University celebrated the academic achievements of its students at the annual Honors Convocation on Thursday, May 4, 2023, inside the Morse Events Center. This year’s event saw an impressive group of students recognized for their hard work and dedication in the classroom, with honors and inductions into professional societies. PHOTO GALLERY…

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99 Beacon Student-Athletes Earn U.S. Bank Academic All-Conference Honors

EUGENE, Ore. – 99 Bushnell University student-athletes were named to the Cascade Collegiate Conference U.S. Bank Academic All-Conference for the 2022-23 academic year, spanning over the fall, winter, and spring sports seasons. The 99 total honored student-athletes is an all-time high for the Beacons. To earn recognition as an Academic All-CCC honoree, a student-athlete must…

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Bushnell University Student Tyler Powell Furthers Career at the Contemporary Music Center in Nashville

EUGENE, Ore. – Tyler Powell, a student at Bushnell University and part of the School of Music and Performing Arts, is currently spending the spring semester at the Contemporary Music Center (CMC) in Nashville, Tenn. This opportunity has offered Powell the chance to further her career in the music industry and expand her knowledge and…

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Matelynn Ladd Awarded PCC Structurals Scholarship

EUGENE, Ore. – Sophomore Matelynn Ladd has been awarded the PCC Structurals Scholarship from the Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges & Universities for the 2022-23 academic year. “I chose my college and major because I want to be in the business world after graduating,” said Ladd. “Bushnell has a great Business program and gave me…

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Q and A with Assistant Professor Ally Goertzen

Ally Goertzen is an assistant professor of school counseling at Bushnell University and has been at the university since 2019. In this Q and A, she shares her role at Bushnell University and what led her to a career in school counseling. Goertzen is committed to overcoming mental health issues and is enthusiastic about empowering…

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Savannah Tomlinson Awarded Costco Wholesale Scholarship

EUGENE, Ore. – Freshman Savannah Tomlinson has been awarded the Costco Wholesale Scholarship from the Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges & Universities for the 2022-23 academic year. “I chose Bushnell University due to its lovely, small campus, and friendly community,” said Tomlinson. “Bushnell makes me feel part of a group and not just a number….

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Sophia Castillo Awarded Costco Wholesale Scholarship

EUGENE, Ore. – Junior Sophia Castillo has been awarded the Costco Wholesale Scholarship from the Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges & Universities for the 2022-23 academic year. “I chose Bushnell University because, out of all the universities I visited, it felt right. It felt like home,” said Castillo. “I also love the small class sizes…

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