Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country, as well as the communities who carry their memories forward. As we gather with family and friends this Memorial Day, we wish our Bushnell community well and express our gratitude for those who served with bravery and selflessness. "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends." – John 15:13

Congratulations to Jacob Courtney on being awarded the distinguished President's Scholastic Award at Spring Commencement! 🏆 Jacob graduated with a remarkable 4.40 grade point average (GPA), with 126 credits at Bushnell, and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology during Spring Commencement. Great job, Jacob!

Our 2026 mission teams for 🇰🇭 Cambodia and 🇽🇰 Kosova are officially on the ground and serving! Please join us in praying for safe travels, Christ-filled connections, and impactful experiences during their time overseas. Stay tuned for highlights from their trips later this summer!

Congratulations to Annika Poet for receiving the Kendall E. Burke Award, one of Bushnell University's highest honors! 🏆 Annika was presented the award during Spring Commencement, where she graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and received a medallion as a Song Nai Rhee Honors Scholar. The recipient of the Dr. Kendall E. Burke Award, determined through a vote by the student body and faculty of Bushnell University, is presented with a distinctive Bible during the Spring Commencement service. This award is bestowed upon individuals who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, served as a source of inspiration to both students and faculty, embodied high ideals of Christian character, and made significant contributions to the University’s mission. This distinguished honor was named in tribute to the late Dr. Kendall E. Burke’s wholehearted Christian service to the University. Great work, Annika!

There are so many new students that we get to welcome in the fall! Here's just a few of our incoming Beacons! 💙💛 Future Beacons! Get to know a few of your fellow classmates through our @bushnelladmissions account, where we post new student intros and would love to feature even more. DM the @bushnelladmissions account with a few favorite photos of yourself and a quick bio with your name, hometown, intended major, and other fun facts about you!

Our grads understood the Gradbot assignment 🤝🎓   As a fun way to shake off some nerves and celebrate the event, we filmed some slo-mo moments of our graduating Beacons in their caps and gowns before Commencement!   The Gradbot videos and candid photos of Commencement can be found on our university Pixieset! Check the link in our bio for our gallery!

Wishing our Beacons a very restful and well-earned summer! ☀️

Spring Commencement is still fresh in our minds! Flashback to just a few days ago when our graduating Beacons crossed the stage and took their first steps into their next chapter. #BeaconsForLife