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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 […]
Bushnell University Launches Suite of New Career-Aligned Programs
EUGENE, Ore. – Cybersecurity jobs are growing 32 percent faster than the national average, healthcare administration roles are projected...
Faculty Features: Dr. Susan Inman
Susan Inman did not begin her career planning to become a teacher. In fact, her professional journey started in...
Staff Spotlights: Sarah Freeman, MBA
Associate Athletic Director Sarah Freeman has spent nearly two decades shaping the experience of student-athletes at Bushnell University. Β She...
Wellman Named NAIA National Athlete of the Week
NAIA NATIONAL FIELD ATHLETE OF THE WEEK EUGENE, Ore.Β β For the second time in his career, JuniorΒ Kaleo WellmanΒ has...
Internship Insights: Isaac Wells
Bushnell University senior Isaac Wells, a business administration major with a concentration in management and leadership, is currently completing...
Bushnell Athletic Teams Post Strong Winter Performances
EUGENE, Ore. β Bushnell University student-athletes have delivered another strong season of competition and achievement. From postseason success on...
Beacon Magazine: From My Point of View
Written by Joshua Little, M.A. Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies and Spiritual Formation Dear fellow Beacons, It is a...
Beacon Magazine: NetVUE Encourages Vocational Exploration Across the Academy
Bushnell University has been an active member of the Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE) for well over...
2026 Special Awards Salute: Nick Askew – 25-Year Award
“It has been an honor to be a part of College Sports Communicators since I first became a Sports...
Faculty Features: Joshua Little, M.A.
Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies and Christian Formation Joshua Little has always experienced learning as something meant to...
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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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