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Bushnell University Receives $250,000 Grant to Expand Rural Healthcare Access
EUGENE, Ore. β 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 […]
Faculty Features: Shirley Lathrop, MAT, M.S.
Shirley Lathrop, MAT, M.S., is the program lead for the School Counseling program at Bushnell University. She brings to...
Staff Spotlights: Corey Anderson
From a young coach shooting free throws in the gym to leading Bushnell University’s athletic department into a new...
Winter of Achievements for Bushnell Athletics
EUGENE, Ore. β This winter, Bushnell University athletes delivered memorable performances across multiple sports. From key victories on the...
Wellman Named NAIA Field Athlete of the Week
NAIA Men’s Outdoor Track & Field Athletes of the Week (March 12) KANSAS CITY, Mo.Β βΒ Kaleo WellmanΒ has been named...
Bushnell Students Awarded Scholarships for Academic Excellence
EUGENE, Ore. β Bushnell University is proud to announce that 10 students have been awarded scholarships by the Oregon...
Bushnell University Revamps Undergraduate Computer Science Degree
EUGENE, Ore. β Aspiring Computer Science Majors at Bushnell University will get a head start on how Artificial Intelligence...
Faculty Features: Dr. Lynn Jacobson
Dr. Lynn Jacobson, an adjunct professor in Bushnell Universityβs College of Theology, Arts, and Sciences, brings a wealth of...
Wellman Claims Indoor All-American Honors
COMPLETE RESULTS GAINSEVILLE, Fla.Β βΒ Kaleo WellmanΒ made Bushnell history on Friday afternoon as the NAIA Indoor Track & Field National...
Answering the Call in Healthcare
Tyler Fox β15, DDS, is a Chief Resident in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Tennessee Health...
Christian Daily International: Children’s Literacy Project Partners with College Students to Tackle Illiteracy Among Children in the U.S.
Photo by Adam Winger | Unsplash Written by Christian Daily International Staff The Children’s Literacy Project, a national organization...
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Catch a glimpse of what your life could be like at Bushnell University by attending our Fall Beacon Preview Days! π
Join us on campus on either Friday, October 9 or Saturday, November 7 to tour our campus in the heart of Eugene, OR, hear from current students about Bushnell community, and enjoy lunch as you connect with our faculty and staff.
Register today at bushnell.edu/visit or click the link in our bio to save your spot!
Seeing if our Admissions team members understand the assignment to copy some meme reaction images. Did they get a passing grade?
Flashback to ETC Day 2026 from last week!
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Joining together for an afternoon of service, our Beacons supported more than 30 nonprofits, businesses, and churches throughout Eugene and Springfield. Embrace the Community Day gives us an opportunity to collectively pause as a university and connect with our community, while reminding us that serving others isnβt meant for just one day, but every day as Christ did.
Five years of consecutive enrollment growth and a new undergraduate enrollment record!
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This fall, Bushnell University welcomed a record 603 undergraduate students, a 6% increase from last year, while overall enrollment grew to 796 students. Across the 2025β26 academic year, Bushnellβs 12-month enrollment reached 950+ students, an 18% increase since 2022. We also welcomed 326 new students to the Bushnell community for a 22% increase from last year!
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Weβre excited to see our community continue to grow! Read the full story and explore this yearβs enrollment numbers on our website link in our bio!
Beacs cheering on Beaks under the big lights! π£π
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One of the perks of being a Beacon in Eugene is getting to enjoy experiences like college football just across the street!
Do you rememberβ¦ these fall September days? π
Serving our community on ETC Day 2026! ππ
Check out our full group of serving Beacons from above at the end!
We were honored to welcome Dr. LeRoy Lawson β60 back to Bushnell as our guest speaker for Chapel today!
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An author, pastor, Bushnell alum, and President Emeritus of Hope International University, Dr. Lawson gave a message of encouragement to our students, leaving them with these words: βDonβt lie. Be good. Love widely. And grow up in every way into Christ.β
π£ Shoutout to our Student Life Student Leaders who are ready to help make Bushnell a great place to learn, connect, and belong!
Next week, we serve our community.
Embrace the Community is Thursday, September 17, and our Beacons will be serving throughout the Eugene and Springfield area. Together, letβs serve our neighbors as Christ has called us to do.
Shhh, don`t tell Iggy. π€«π₯ We checked in with our Beacons and got some REAL opinions on what they think about our bright mascot.
Pics from our first few weeks back on campus! ππ
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