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Bushnell University Receives $250,000 Grant to Expand Rural Healthcare Access
EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University is committed to improving the health and wellness of the Lane County region. To help fulfill that commitment, Bushnell has been awarded a $250,000 grant […]
Beacons Launch Service Efforts for 2025-2026
FALL SERVICE PHOTO GALLERY With the arrival of the fall semester at Bushnell University, and a new athletic and...
Bushnell University Announces Largest Single Expansion in 130-Year History
EUGENE, Ore. — At its 130th Convocation Chapel on August 26, Bushnell University President Joseph Womack announced the University...
Serving with Care
EUGENE, Ore. — Recent Bushnell University graduate Peter Leighton ’24 has quickly demonstrated to his patients, coworkers, and supervisors...
Nursing Students Honored at Blessing of the Hands Ceremony
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. – Earlier this month, Bushnell University’s School of Nursing held its annual Blessing of the Hands ceremony...
Internship Insights: Sara Martin
When a fairgoer taught his cow to sit like a dog, Bushnell University senior Sara Martin realized her summer...
Bushnell Marks 130 Years with Grand Reopening of Goodrich Hall and Bell Tower Dedication August 26
EUGENE, Ore. — Bushnell University invites alumni, students, friends, and neighbors to gather in celebration of a major milestone—130 years...
Bushnell Celebrates Grand Opening of Golf PDC at Pine Ridge
Ribbon Cutting Photo Gallery Springfield, OR – Bushnell University and Pine Ridge Golf Club celebrated the grand opening and...
Faculty Features: Dr. Jonathan Alfson
At Bushnell University, physics is more than equations and formulas; it is a way to explore the order and...
Staff Spotlights: Missy Andersen, M.A.
Ensuring all students have the tools and support they need to succeed is the driving passion behind Melissa “Missy”...
Beacons Earn NAIA Champions of Character Five-Star Gold Award
EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University was among 12 Cascade Collegiate Conference institutions that were named Champions of Character® Five-Star...
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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.
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