Senior digital marketing major Turner Livingston recently completed a fall semester internship working alongside prominent fashion brand owner Tyrus Divine Hosley. Through this process, Livingston gained direct experience in entrepreneurship, branding, and creative leadership. The internship allowed Livingston to connect his academic studies with real-world applications while refining his long-term vision as a business owner.  “I…

December 15 Advent: Get Ready to Rejoice! Luke 1:26-28 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. The angel went to her and said,…

When Katy Lemieux reflects on how she arrived in the classroom, she often returns to an unexpected phone call. While working as a nursing supervisor, her charge nurse abruptly asked whether she had a bachelor’s degree and then hung up as soon as she answered yes. Minutes later, the charge nurse called back: “I have a job for you.”  That conversation resurfaced a…

Bushnell Named Inaugural Cascade Conference School of Character The Cascade Collegiate Conference announced Bushnell University as the inaugural recipient of the 2024 – 2025 CCC School of Character award in June 2025. This new honor recognizes a member institution that exemplifies the NAIA Champions of Character program by intentionally modeling the five core values of…

RESULTS DALLAS, Texas – Sophomore Cadence Smith and junior Sidney Lane competed in the NAIA Marathon Classic on Sunday morning, taking place at the BMW Dallas Marathon. Smith made the most of the event, breaking a 17-year old Bushnell University women’s marathon record as she came across the finish line in 3 hours, 32 minutes, and…

December 8 Advent: Jesus our Peace Romans 12:18:   “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” In addition to its excitement, the Christmas season often presents its own challenges: financial stress, seasonal overwhelm, loneliness, and especially relational friction. Some of the very moments that make Christmas special…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University’s Board of Trustees will confer degrees to over 160 students during the December Commencement ceremony, recognizing those who have successfully completed the requirements for a bachelor’s or master’s degree. The ceremony will take place on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the Morse Center at the corner of…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University recently hosted its Fall 2025 Academic Creativity and Excellence Day, a campus-wide celebration of senior capstone projects and other student research. Founded by Dr. Tim Bergquist, emeritus professor of quantitative business models, ACE Day provides a platform for students to share academic work shaped by careful inquiry and practical relevance. …

December 1 Advent: Don’t be Afraid, Just Believe Mark 5:21-43 35 While Jesus was still speaking, some people came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue leader. “Your daughter is dead,” they said. “Why bother the teacher anymore?” 36 Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.” In the story of Jairus and his 12-year-old daughter, told in all…

SIOUX CITY, Iowa. – On August 29, a shorthanded Bushnell volleyball team lost their first home match of the season, falling in straight sets to Oklahoma Wesleyan University. On Thursday, the Beacons exacted their revenge on the Eagles with a sweep of their own, finishing out pool play at the NAIA National Championship Tournament final site…