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Bushnell University Honors
Two Students at Commencement
Annika Poet and Jacob Courtney Awarded the University's Most Prestigious Student Awards
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  • 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!
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  • 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!
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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!
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  • 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
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  • Today we celebrate the incredible Class of 2026! 🎓
 
Your journey at Bushnell has been marked by perseverance, faith, friendship, and growth. We celebrate all that you have achieved and all that you have become. Remember as you step into this next chapter, you are Beacons for life!
#WeAreBushnell #BeaconsForLife
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  • There’s something special about Baccalaureate bringing the journey full circle. 🌿
 
This evening we came together for a time of reflection, worship, and celebration with students and their families. The Cutting of the Ivy brings us back to Twining of the Ivy during Orientation weekend, where the journey at Bushnell began.

See you tomorrow morning, graduates!
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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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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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!
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!
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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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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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!
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Wishing our Beacons a very restful and well-earned summer! ☀️
Wishing our Beacons a very restful and well-earned summer! ☀️
Wishing our Beacons a very restful and well-earned summer! ☀️
Wishing our Beacons a very restful and well-earned summer! ☀️
Wishing our Beacons a very restful and well-earned summer! ☀️
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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
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Today we celebrate the incredible Class of 2026! 🎓
 
Your journey at Bushnell has been marked by perseverance, faith, friendship, and growth. We celebrate all that you have achieved and all that you have become. Remember as you step into this next chapter, you are Beacons for life!
#WeAreBushnell #BeaconsForLife
Today we celebrate the incredible Class of 2026! 🎓
 
Your journey at Bushnell has been marked by perseverance, faith, friendship, and growth. We celebrate all that you have achieved and all that you have become. Remember as you step into this next chapter, you are Beacons for life!
#WeAreBushnell #BeaconsForLife
Today we celebrate the incredible Class of 2026! 🎓
 
Your journey at Bushnell has been marked by perseverance, faith, friendship, and growth. We celebrate all that you have achieved and all that you have become. Remember as you step into this next chapter, you are Beacons for life!
#WeAreBushnell #BeaconsForLife
Today we celebrate the incredible Class of 2026! 🎓
 
Your journey at Bushnell has been marked by perseverance, faith, friendship, and growth. We celebrate all that you have achieved and all that you have become. Remember as you step into this next chapter, you are Beacons for life!
#WeAreBushnell #BeaconsForLife
Today we celebrate the incredible Class of 2026! 🎓
 
Your journey at Bushnell has been marked by perseverance, faith, friendship, and growth. We celebrate all that you have achieved and all that you have become. Remember as you step into this next chapter, you are Beacons for life!
#WeAreBushnell #BeaconsForLife
Today we celebrate the incredible Class of 2026! 🎓
 
Your journey at Bushnell has been marked by perseverance, faith, friendship, and growth. We celebrate all that you have achieved and all that you have become. Remember as you step into this next chapter, you are Beacons for life!
#WeAreBushnell #BeaconsForLife
Today we celebrate the incredible Class of 2026! 🎓
 
Your journey at Bushnell has been marked by perseverance, faith, friendship, and growth. We celebrate all that you have achieved and all that you have become. Remember as you step into this next chapter, you are Beacons for life!
#WeAreBushnell #BeaconsForLife
Today we celebrate the incredible Class of 2026! 🎓
 
Your journey at Bushnell has been marked by perseverance, faith, friendship, and growth. We celebrate all that you have achieved and all that you have become. Remember as you step into this next chapter, you are Beacons for life!
#WeAreBushnell #BeaconsForLife
Today we celebrate the incredible Class of 2026! 🎓
 
Your journey at Bushnell has been marked by perseverance, faith, friendship, and growth. We celebrate all that you have achieved and all that you have become. Remember as you step into this next chapter, you are Beacons for life!
#WeAreBushnell #BeaconsForLife
Today we celebrate the incredible Class of 2026! 🎓
 
Your journey at Bushnell has been marked by perseverance, faith, friendship, and growth. We celebrate all that you have achieved and all that you have become. Remember as you step into this next chapter, you are Beacons for life!
#WeAreBushnell #BeaconsForLife
Today we celebrate the incredible Class of 2026! 🎓
 
Your journey at Bushnell has been marked by perseverance, faith, friendship, and growth. We celebrate all that you have achieved and all that you have become. Remember as you step into this next chapter, you are Beacons for life!
#WeAreBushnell #BeaconsForLife
Today we celebrate the incredible Class of 2026! 🎓
 
Your journey at Bushnell has been marked by perseverance, faith, friendship, and growth. We celebrate all that you have achieved and all that you have become. Remember as you step into this next chapter, you are Beacons for life!
#WeAreBushnell #BeaconsForLife
Today we celebrate the incredible Class of 2026! 🎓
 
Your journey at Bushnell has been marked by perseverance, faith, friendship, and growth. We celebrate all that you have achieved and all that you have become. Remember as you step into this next chapter, you are Beacons for life!
#WeAreBushnell #BeaconsForLife
Today we celebrate the incredible Class of 2026! 🎓
 
Your journey at Bushnell has been marked by perseverance, faith, friendship, and growth. We celebrate all that you have achieved and all that you have become. Remember as you step into this next chapter, you are Beacons for life!
#WeAreBushnell #BeaconsForLife
Today we celebrate the incredible Class of 2026! 🎓
 
Your journey at Bushnell has been marked by perseverance, faith, friendship, and growth. We celebrate all that you have achieved and all that you have become. Remember as you step into this next chapter, you are Beacons for life!
#WeAreBushnell #BeaconsForLife
Today we celebrate the incredible Class of 2026! 🎓
 
Your journey at Bushnell has been marked by perseverance, faith, friendship, and growth. We celebrate all that you have achieved and all that you have become. Remember as you step into this next chapter, you are Beacons for life!
#WeAreBushnell #BeaconsForLife
Today we celebrate the incredible Class of 2026! 🎓
 
Your journey at Bushnell has been marked by perseverance, faith, friendship, and growth. We celebrate all that you have achieved and all that you have become. Remember as you step into this next chapter, you are Beacons for life!
#WeAreBushnell #BeaconsForLife
Today we celebrate the incredible Class of 2026! 🎓
 
Your journey at Bushnell has been marked by perseverance, faith, friendship, and growth. We celebrate all that you have achieved and all that you have become. Remember as you step into this next chapter, you are Beacons for life!
#WeAreBushnell #BeaconsForLife
Today we celebrate the incredible Class of 2026! 🎓
 
Your journey at Bushnell has been marked by perseverance, faith, friendship, and growth. We celebrate all that you have achieved and all that you have become. Remember as you step into this next chapter, you are Beacons for life!
#WeAreBushnell #BeaconsForLife
Today we celebrate the incredible Class of 2026! 🎓
 
Your journey at Bushnell has been marked by perseverance, faith, friendship, and growth. We celebrate all that you have achieved and all that you have become. Remember as you step into this next chapter, you are Beacons for life!
#WeAreBushnell #BeaconsForLife
Today we celebrate the incredible Class of 2026! 🎓   Your journey at Bushnell has been marked by perseverance, faith, friendship, and growth. We celebrate all that you have achieved and all that you have become. Remember as you step into this next chapter, you are Beacons for life! #WeAreBushnell #BeaconsForLife
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There’s something special about Baccalaureate bringing the journey full circle. 🌿
 
This evening we came together for a time of reflection, worship, and celebration with students and their families. The Cutting of the Ivy brings us back to Twining of the Ivy during Orientation weekend, where the journey at Bushnell began.

See you tomorrow morning, graduates!
There’s something special about Baccalaureate bringing the journey full circle. 🌿
 
This evening we came together for a time of reflection, worship, and celebration with students and their families. The Cutting of the Ivy brings us back to Twining of the Ivy during Orientation weekend, where the journey at Bushnell began.

See you tomorrow morning, graduates!
There’s something special about Baccalaureate bringing the journey full circle. 🌿
 
This evening we came together for a time of reflection, worship, and celebration with students and their families. The Cutting of the Ivy brings us back to Twining of the Ivy during Orientation weekend, where the journey at Bushnell began.

See you tomorrow morning, graduates!
There’s something special about Baccalaureate bringing the journey full circle. 🌿
 
This evening we came together for a time of reflection, worship, and celebration with students and their families. The Cutting of the Ivy brings us back to Twining of the Ivy during Orientation weekend, where the journey at Bushnell began.

See you tomorrow morning, graduates!
There’s something special about Baccalaureate bringing the journey full circle. 🌿
 
This evening we came together for a time of reflection, worship, and celebration with students and their families. The Cutting of the Ivy brings us back to Twining of the Ivy during Orientation weekend, where the journey at Bushnell began.

See you tomorrow morning, graduates!
There’s something special about Baccalaureate bringing the journey full circle. 🌿
 
This evening we came together for a time of reflection, worship, and celebration with students and their families. The Cutting of the Ivy brings us back to Twining of the Ivy during Orientation weekend, where the journey at Bushnell began.

See you tomorrow morning, graduates!
There’s something special about Baccalaureate bringing the journey full circle. 🌿
 
This evening we came together for a time of reflection, worship, and celebration with students and their families. The Cutting of the Ivy brings us back to Twining of the Ivy during Orientation weekend, where the journey at Bushnell began.

See you tomorrow morning, graduates!
There’s something special about Baccalaureate bringing the journey full circle. 🌿
 
This evening we came together for a time of reflection, worship, and celebration with students and their families. The Cutting of the Ivy brings us back to Twining of the Ivy during Orientation weekend, where the journey at Bushnell began.

See you tomorrow morning, graduates!
There’s something special about Baccalaureate bringing the journey full circle. 🌿
 
This evening we came together for a time of reflection, worship, and celebration with students and their families. The Cutting of the Ivy brings us back to Twining of the Ivy during Orientation weekend, where the journey at Bushnell began.

See you tomorrow morning, graduates!
There’s something special about Baccalaureate bringing the journey full circle. 🌿
 
This evening we came together for a time of reflection, worship, and celebration with students and their families. The Cutting of the Ivy brings us back to Twining of the Ivy during Orientation weekend, where the journey at Bushnell began.

See you tomorrow morning, graduates!
There’s something special about Baccalaureate bringing the journey full circle. 🌿 This evening we came together for a time of reflection, worship, and celebration with students and their families. The Cutting of the Ivy brings us back to Twining of the Ivy during Orientation weekend, where the journey at Bushnell began. See you tomorrow morning, graduates!
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Save the date, May 14, 2026 for our annual Evening of Tribute.

More details to come.

For tickets or to reserve a table call 541-684-7318.

Gifts to the Beacon Fund help keep a Bushnell education within reach for students. Thank you for investing in the lives of our students.