Two graduates of the Bushnell University’s Class of 2021 were awarded the University’s two most prestigious student awards during its Spring 2021 graduation ceremony. The President’s Scholastic Award was awarded to Teresa Branson, who graduated with a 4.0 grade point average (GPA). She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. Branson is from…

Two members of the Bushnell University community were recognized during its Spring 2021 graduation ceremony for their contributions to the academic and spiritual life of the University. The President’s Award for Teaching Excellence and Campus Leadership was awarded to Linda Veltri, Ph.D. RN, Dean of the Bushnell University School of Nursing and a professor in…

Bushnell University’s Board of Trustees will confer 113 undergraduate, 43 graduate degrees, and will award an honorary doctoral degree to a long-time church and community leader during two special in-person commencement ceremonies on Sat., May 8, 2021, outdoors on the Quad located on W. 11th Avenue between Alder and Kincaid streets. Due to COVID-19 protocols,…

Bushnell University will accept applications in June for its new Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) degree program for students who have earned a bachelor’s degree in another academic discipline from a regionally accredited four-year college or university. Bushnell’s Accelerated BSN is a 12-month, on campus pre-licensure nursing degree program that will begin January…

After nearly 30 years as neighbors, the Phoenix Inn and Bushnell University have announced they will conclude a land lease agreement that will give the University a new front door to its 125-year-old campus where the hotel is located at Franklin Boulevard and Alder Street. “The Phoenix Inn has been a good friend and partner…

In concert with the Board of Trustees, Bushnell University has made a very important decision. Tuition for the 2021-22 academic year will be frozen at the 2020-2021 rate for all students. For more than 125 years, Bushnell has done its very best to provide an affordable private education to students. Bushnell currently holds the lowest…

Bushnell University’s Winter Commencement will be on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 at 6pm via YouTube Premier. Graduates who have successfully met the requirements for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or who are receiving graduate certificates and their families will watch a welcome message and blessing from cabinet members, as well as a message from President…

Bushnell University School of Music and Performing Arts is producing Shine On, a five day celebration of music videos that will be featured from November 20 to 24, online through a link at bushnell.edu for viewing through Facebook and Instagram. “The goal is for each song to tell a story on how light fills the…

Imagine waking up to see yourself and your sister on national television!  Camille Ogden, Bushnell University’s Director of Annual Giving, had that happen Thursday morning, Oct. 8, 2020. Today Show hosts Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager showed the nation a mobile phone video of Camille and her sister and best friend, Deidra, reuniting since…

More than 300 Bushnell University students, staff, and faculty took time from classes on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, to Embrace The Community (ETC) through volunteer work that supported 15 local non-profit organizations. “Every Fall, ETC Day begins the service component of Bushnell’s commitment to deliver higher education based on wisdom, faith, and service that is…