Katie Johnson Pursues Dream of Nursing

EUGENE, Ore. – In a remarkable display of dedication and perseverance, recent Bushnell University graduate Katie Johnson ’23 not only clinched the top spot in Bushnell’s Fall 2023 ACE Day poster presentation, but she has also conquered a series of obstacles on her journey to becoming a registered nurse.  Johnson’s passion for nursing began during…

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Illuminating Pathways of Education at Bushnell University

EUGENE, Ore. – In Bushnell University’s School of Education, Aly Nestler, Ph.D., helps shape the future of education in myriad and profound ways. As an adjunct professor, her impact ripples through her students, who go out into the community to teach and inspire young minds in the classroom. As a demonstrated expert in educational assessment…

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From My Point of View

Written by Glenda (McBride) Hopkins ’60 Dear Christian friends, I am a graduate of Northwest Christian College (now Bushnell University) and have been forever thankful for the foundation which was laid during my years spent there. Faculty and staff saw talents and gifts which I never recognized in myself and their encouragement enabled me to use…

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From Internship to Career: McKayla Williams

  EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell senior McKayla Williams’s journey at Houck Evarts & Company LLC began with a spark of enthusiasm, transforming her internship into a thriving career. Hailing from Atwater, California, she ventured to Oregon in pursuit of education, finding her niche at Bushnell University’s School of Business, Leadership and Technology. Double majoring in…

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Dr. Doyle Srader Reflects on Time as a Fulbright in Japan

Written by Dr. Doyle Srader I spent much of my sixteenth year as a Bushnell professor rubbing my eyes in astonishment. Japan is beautiful, orderly, quirky, tidy, ancient, space-age, fallible, conflicted, confusing, confused, inexplicable, and heartbreakingly lovable.   But Japan and its people were not what astonished me the most. In September 2022, I stepped into…

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Fall 2023 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll Announced

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell is proud to announce the members of the 2023 Fall Athletic Director’s Honor Roll. Instituted in the fall of 2021, the Honor Roll consists of all student-athletes who earned at least a 3.5 GPA during that semester. For Fall 2023, 147 student-athletes and four team managers earned at least a 3.5…

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Beach Volleyball Announces New Home Court Facility

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University Athletics is partnering with Grace Community Fellowship, which will see a new three-court Beach Volleyball facility as Grace becomes the new official home for Bushnell Beach Volleyball. The facility, which will be ready in time for the start of the 2024 season, provides a marked advancement for the Beacons who…

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Passing the Torch

Bushnell University students have been equipped and educated for lives of ministry in churches and church-related ministries for 128 years. This tradition lives on. University representatives are often asked, “Is Bushnell still equipping and sending people into ministry?” The answer, quite simply, is “yes.” The answer has always been “yes.” Some students graduate and immediately…

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Internship Insights: Aly Mirabile

EUGENE, Ore. – Senior Aly Mirabile, a biology major from Eugene, embarked on an internship this fall semester that provided her with invaluable real-world experience. Drawn to the medical field and aspiring to pursue nursing, Mirabile chose an internship with Volunteers in Medicine that allowed her to explore the intricacies of healthcare.   Her day-to-day tasks at…

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The Power of Perseverance

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University takes pride in its diverse and determined online population, equipping them to discover and answer God’s call in their lives. Among its inspiring students, Kristin Vreeland is a shining example of resilience, dedication, and service. A senior business major in Bushnell’s School of Business, Leadership, and Technology, Vreeland’s journey is a…

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