EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University is excited to announce that all graduating accounting students in the class of 2024 secured full–time employment in accounting prior to graduation. This achievement highlights not only the university’s commitment to academic excellence but also the high demand for the skills and expertise cultivated in the accounting program.  “We are…

EUGENE, Ore. – Sherry Reeder ’17, M.Ed. ’19, a special education teacher at Molalla River Middle School in Molalla, Oregon, has been named one of four winners of the 2024 OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education Educator of the Year award. This prestigious recognition honors outstanding educators in Oregon and Southwest Washington who inspire students…

Written by Meredith Goehring, M.A., Editorial Assistant It’s a common story in higher education that women are underrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (commonly referred to as STEM). The story is true. In 2023, women made up 28% of the STEM workforce worldwide, and just 24% of the STEM workforce in…

A large group of coalition members, including Jonathan Alfson (rear, center-right), visited the office of Sen. Ron Johnson EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University is proud to announce that Jonathan Alfson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Physics, has been selected as one of four Next-Generation Fellows for 2024 by the Physicists Coalition for Nuclear Threat Reduction, in…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University’s Spring athletic season recently concluded, marking the completion of the 2023-24 athletic calendar year. It was a memorable one for the Beacons. Athletes not only rewrote the record books but also showcased exemplary sportsmanship and brought home multiple titles.  Overall, the Beacons collected significant conference recognition, with two Cascade Collegiate…

EUGENE, Ore. – Niamh Taylor-Hughes, student-athlete from Wexford, Ireland, and member of Bushnell University’s women’s soccer team, recently completed her spring semester internship at the Eugene Metro Fútbol Club. This opportunity perfectly aligned with her interests in soccer and communication and her career aspirations. When asked what drew her to this internship, Taylor-Hughes shared, “I’m…

In this Bushnell University student Q&A, we explore the stories of business students who have chosen to advance their education through programs in Bushnell’s School of Business, Leadership, and Technology and their aspirations to create meaningful impact in their communities. Faith Palmer Program: Master of Business Administration (Management) What inspired you to further your education?…

Written by Reed Mueller, Ph.D., Vice President for Academic Affairs & Dean of the Faculty Trained as a clinical psychologist, Dr. Mueller’s research interests include psychotherapy outcome measurement, community-level prevention programs, and recently, metacognition and information literacy. On campus, Dr. Mueller teaches Neurodiverse Psychology, Theories of Personality, and Psychology of Religion. One of the classic…

EUGENE, Ore. – Starting June 1, small business owners who completed the Lane Small Business Development Center’s Small Business Management Program can earn up to 22.6 undergraduate college credits from Bushnell University. This translates into a first full term of Business education and additional elective credit towards an undergraduate degree, worth up to $11,000. Small…

Written by Stephen Andes, D.Phil, Professor of History I’m a true believer in the ideals of the liberal arts – even, I admit, a believer in their real-world value for today’s college student. But I have a confession to make: defending the liberal arts these days feels exceedingly idealistic, unrealistic, and downright impractical. It can…