Beacons For Life!
Bushnell University is more than a place—it’s a community of people. Our alumni and friends span the globe and play a vital role in our continued growth and success.
We are committed to supporting our alumni long after graduation and to serving as an active, engaged partner in the communities we call home. Rooted in a Christ-centered mission, Bushnell fosters wisdom, faith, and service through strong academic programs and meaningful relationships.
Our alumni and friends remain among our greatest strengths and a lasting part of the Bushnell story.
Be a Beacon for Life
Alumni Relations
The Office of Alumni Relations exists to keep our community connected as Beacons for Life. Through lifelong relationships, service, and support, our alumni help advance Bushnell’s mission of fostering wisdom, faith, and service within a Christ-centered community.
Whether you were a Crusader at Northwest Christian College, a Beacon at Northwest Christian University, or a Bushnell Beacon, you are an important part of the Bushnell family.
The Bushnell Alumni Association strengthens the connection between the University and its graduates, building pride in the Bushnell experience and supporting the continued growth and impact of the institution.
We invite you to stay connected, get involved, and share your time, talents, and resources in ways that make a lasting difference.
For more information, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 541-684-7318 or email Alumni Relations.
Career Development
Whether you’re exploring a new career path, navigating a life transition, or returning to the workforce, the Bushnell Office of Career Development is here to support your journey.
Visit Career Development for a complete list of services available to Bushnell alumni or email Career Development with your specific requests!
Looking to hire a Beacon? We welcome employers to share job and internship opportunities with the Bushnell community.
Alumni Scholarship
Did you know that children and grandchildren of Bushnell alumni automatically qualify for a scholarship? Grants of $1,500 per year are given to full-time traditional daytime undergraduate students who are children or grandchildren of alumni. Visit the Financial Aid page for more details.
Transcripts and Diplomas
Get official and unofficial transcripts and diploma replacements.
You can update your address, phone, or e-mail with us through this online form. Please also feel free to use this resource to share news of alumni who have passed away so we can honor them in our The Beacon publication.
You can also update your alumni record by e-mail to Alumni Relations.
If you would prefer to update your alumni record by phone, please call the Office of Alumni Relations at 541-684-7318.
The Beacon editorial board reserves the right to edit or omit any submissions for publication.
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The Office of Alumni Relations exists to keep our community connected as Beacons for Life. Through lifelong relationships, service, and support, our alumni help advance Bushnell’s mission of fostering wisdom, faith, and service within a Christ-centered community.
Connect on Social Media
Staying connected to Bushnell has never been easier. Keep up with campus and alumni news, share your own updates, and engage with the Bushnell community through our social media channels. Be sure to update your alumni information so you never miss the latest news, events, and opportunities.
Looking back on last year`s New Student Orientation as we count down to this year`s starting on August 20! We can`t wait to officially welcome you to Bushnell University!
Make sure you`re BEACON READY by logging into my.bushnell.edu to check your status and register for Orientation.
We`ll see you soon!
It`s all quiet on campus, but it`s looking ready for our Beacons!
There’s been a lot of movement on campus this summer, and for this edition of Mic’d Up Beacs! 🗣️🎙️, we’re giving a shoutout to the Maintenance Team that keeps us running smoothly.
Get a glimpse of our Maintenance Team student workers as they prepare the Academic Center and Health & Science Center for the new school year. Plus, @cadenhoerauf shows off some cooking skills during a team break!
Thanks to everyone who joined us for Summer Beacon Day! 💙☀️💛 We loved getting to show you what makes Bushnell University special.
For one incredible week, our 2026 Bushnell University Kosova Missions Team 🇽🇰 shared the gospel by serving alongside ministry partners and building meaningful relationships on the university`s first-ever mission trip to Kosova.
Based in Gjakova, our Beacons partnered with Metush and Nora through Forward Edge`s Cornerstone Kosova ministry, which provides educational support, nutritious meals, shelter building, and meaningful connections for children and their families. The team also experienced the rich history and culture of the region, including a visit to a 13th-century Orthodox church that offered an opportunity to reflect on Kosova`s place within the region of Illyricum during the era of Ancient Rome, which the Apostle Paul referenced traveling to in Romans 15:19.
Through a family connection with our Forward Edge partners, the team also connected with several girls` basketball teams through practices and scrimmages, building friendships with players and their families.
Great job, Beacons! Thank you for making history as the first Bushnell team to serve in Kosova and for faithfully sharing Christ`s love with the communities you encountered.
Yum! ☀️ Our Summer Adventures continue as we follow a lunch break with our Bushnell staff! 🥪
Being within the University District of Eugene gives us no shortage of nearby food options, and for Hannah, our Enrollment Systems Coordinator, Café Yumm! remains a favorite. Come along and see what a sunny lunch break looks like for the team working to get our university ready for the fall semester!
☀️ Summer Adventures continue with Isaac and Nick as they team up to create a brand-new beat! 🎧🎶
Combining their creativity and shared love of music, the two collaborated in Isaac’s home studio to produce an original track, and even wrote lyrics to go with it. Tune in to hear what they came up with and check out the full video on YouTube!
This is Day in the Life: Summer Edition ☀️
We’re checking in with our Beacons to see what summer looks like beyond the school year. Kyra “KQ” gave us a glimpse into a sun-filled day packed with work, athletic training, and time with friends.
Just another summer day for KQ!
🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day!
Wishing our Bushnell community a safe and joyful Fourth of July as we celebrate our nation`s 250th anniversary!
For just over two weeks, our 2026 Bushnell University Cambodia Missions Team 🇰🇭 had the opportunity to serve alongside local ministry partners, build meaningful relationships, and share the hope of Jesus with communities throughout Cambodia.
Spending time in and around Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, our Beacons immersed themselves in Cambodia`s history and culture through experiences such as taking a Khmer culture and language class and visiting several significant historical sites.
Working alongside local teachers and pastors, the team shared the Gospel with students through songs and Bible stories, taught English through games, and led fun crafts. They also helped build shelters in a village four hours outside of Phnom Penh, serving local families in practical and meaningful ways.
Great job, Beacons! We loved seeing you serve and share Christ`s love with so many communities throughout Cambodia.
💈 Step into the Beacon Barbershop!
Meet Tyler @tylermikel, who put his barbering skills to work this year by offering haircuts to fellow Beacons right here on campus. Hear what his friends have to say, then check out the fresh finished cut!
☀️ Summer Adventures continue with Dr. Doyle Srader, Professor of Speech & Communication, as he bakes his signature chocolate chip cookies! 🍪
Known for bringing homemade treats to his classes and the Bushnell community, Dr. Srader knows that fresh-baked cookies are a sweet way to bring people together.
The Beacon Magazine
Produced twice per year, The Beacon magazine the official magazine of Bushnell University and is mailed, at no charge, to alumni, parents, pastors, and friends of the University.
Alumni & Community Events
There are many ways to stay connected and make an impact at Bushnell. Join us for alumni and community events throughout the year, or explore opportunities to serve, lead, and mentor the next generation of Beacons. Whatever your interests, we look forward to helping you stay engaged with the Bushnell community.
Community Partners
Partner with Bushnell and make a lasting impact on students and the community. We value relationships with local organizations and welcome opportunities to work together in support of current and prospective students. Explore some of the ways your organization can engage with and advance Bushnell’s mission.
Become a Sponsor
Sponsorship of Bushnell University programs provides both financial stability to the ongoing educational mission as well as a chance for your organization to align itself with a university whose reputation is strong and rising. The list of current corporate sponsors is full of companies known for their generosity, commitment to the community, and investment in the long-term vision of the value of a faith-based University in the region.
The most common ways that our for-profit industry partners support the University are through sponsorship of:
- Athletic programs and facilities
- Special programs such as the music department or library
- Capital campaign gifts (including naming rights) and budget-relieving in-kind gifts
- The Center for Leadership & Ethics (including the annual Evening of Tribute)
- The Beacon Classic golf tournament fundraiser
- The Becoming Beloved Community Board of Trustees Event
- Mission trips, service projects, and other specific campus initiatives.
If you have any questions, contact:
Make an Impact Through Partnership
Host Student Interns
Help students gain valuable real-world experience while supporting your organization’s goals. All traditional undergraduate students—and many online students—complete internships as part of their degree programs. If your organization offers internship opportunities, we’d love to connect with you.
Invest in Employee Education
Support your employees’ professional growth through Bushnell’s online degree programs. Partner organizations can provide educational opportunities for their workforce while taking advantage of scholarship benefits and enrollment support offered by the University.
Admissions Office
Join the Center for Leadership and Ethics
Develop ethical, values-driven leaders within your organization. Bushnell’s Center for Leadership and Ethics equips students, alumni, and community members with faith-integrated leadership training designed to inspire integrity and meaningful change.
Annual Evening of Tribute
An annual gathering to honor members of the community who have shown outstanding commitment to Bushnell’s mission, as well as an opportunity to raise scholarship funds for students. It is a ticketed, semi-formal event that includes a reception, dinner, and dessert.
Thank you for joining us in honoring our Beacon award recipients and preparing future Beacons through support of the Beacon Fund for Student Scholarships.
Church Relations
Bushnell is committed to strengthening connections with local churches and ministries through meaningful partnership opportunities. From guest speakers and worship teams to campus events and chapel resources, we invite churches and ministry leaders to engage with our students, faculty, and broader university community.
Pulpit Supply and Speaking Engagements
University faculty, staff, and students are available to serve as pulpit supply for a sermon or topical presentations.
The speaker list includes, but is not limited to:
Dr. Joseph Womack, President
Troy Dean, Director of Outreach and Assistant Professor of Christian Ministry
Dr. Keith Potter, Vice President for University Advancement
Dr. Agam Iheanyi-Igwe, Associate Dean of Bible, Theology, and Ministry
Ali Savage, Director of Annual Giving
Dr. A.J. Swoboda, Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies and World Christianity
To schedule a Bushnell speaker, contact:
Annual Church Fair
Held at the beginning of each fall semester, the Bushnell Church Fair connects students with local churches and campus ministries. Hosted during the first week of classes, the event welcomes nearly 30 churches and ministry partners to meet students, share their missions, and help new students find opportunities for worship, fellowship, and service in the Eugene community.
Berean Baptist Church, City Salt Church, Collegiate Christian Fellowship of First Baptist Eugene, Ekklesia, Emmaus Life, First Christian Church Eugene, Gospel Community Church, Grace Community Fellowship, Harrisburg Christian Church, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Life Bible Church, New Hope Eugene, Newman Center, North Park Community Church, Northwood Christian Church, Onyx House, Resonate, Santa Clara Church, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, St. John the Wonderworker Orthodox Church, Summit Creek Church, The Rising, University Fellowship, Westside Christian Church, Westside Faith Center, and Willamette Christian Center.
For more information regarding the Bushnell University Church Fair or to register space for your church or college ministry to participate, please contact:
Troy Dean
Assistant Professor of Christian Ministry
The Grove Collective
To schedule The Grove Collective, our traveling worship team, contact:
Chapel & Events
You can find all the recordings of Bushnell’s signature events on our Bushnell Church Relations YouTube channel and you can watch our Chapel services each week as well as past recordings on the main Bushnell University YouTube channel.
Connect with our Advancement Team
We grow the University by building partnerships with people and organizations who help our vision come true.
Whether you are alumni, donors, churches, or friends of the University we want to serve you. Our team lives by three core values: Care, Communication, and Courage. We look forward to learning your Beacon story.
Keith Potter
Vice President for University Advancement
Director of Center for Leadership and Ethics
Corynn Gilbert
Director of Development
Ali Savage
Director of Annual Giving
Jared Dodson
Donor Relations Specialist
Juliann Ellsworth
Administrative Assistant to Advancement and Alumni Relations
