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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 […]
Bushnell Partners with PeaceHealth to Tackle Local RN Shortage
EUGENE, Ore. – In April 2023, the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) approved an enrollment expansion for Bushnell’s...
Empowering Young Minds at Springfield Safety Town
EUGENE, Ore. – In honor of her unwavering support and leadership of the Springfield Safety Town, Bushnell University recognizes...
Beacons Launch Service Efforts for 2023-2024
EUGENE, Ore. – With the arrival of the fall semester at Bushnell University, and a new athletic and academic...
Beacons Earn NAIA Champions of Character Five-Star Gold Award
EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University was among eight Cascade Collegiate Conference institutions that were named Champions of Character® Five-Star...
Annalee McIntosh ‘23 Recognized as Promising Scholar
Eugene, Ore. – Annalee McIntosh ‘23 was recently honored with the Stone-Campbell Journal Promising Scholar Award this past spring. Among...
Bushnell University Earns President’s Academic Excellence Honors
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Bushnell University was one of nine Cascade Collegiate Conference athletic departments that earned Presidents’ Academic Excellence...
Bushnell University Recognized as Military Friendly School
Eugene, Ore. – Bushnell University is proud to announce its designation as a Military Friendly School for the 2023-24...
Three Signature Community Events Announced for Fall 2023
EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University is proud to present an exciting lineup of signature community events this fall, continuing...
Dr. Neiworth Presents at 2023 International Conference
Bushnell University’s Dean of Business, Leadership, and Technology, Latrissa Lee Neiworth, Ed.D., presented her research, “Dissertation Rescue and Flex...
Dr. Karla Larson Appointed as Dean of the College of Health Professions and Associate Professor of Nursing at Bushnell University
EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University is pleased to announce the appointment of Karla Larson, Ph.D., as the Dean of...
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Catch a glimpse of what your life could be like at Bushnell University by attending our Fall Beacon Preview Days! 🍂
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!
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 isn’t meant for just one day, but every day as Christ did.
Five years of consecutive enrollment growth and a new undergraduate enrollment record!
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 2025–26 academic year, Bushnell’s 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!
We’re excited to see our community continue to grow! Read the full story and explore this year’s enrollment numbers on our website link in our bio!
Beacs cheering on Beaks under the big lights! 📣🏈
One of the perks of being a Beacon in Eugene is getting to enjoy experiences like college football just across the street!
Do you remember… these fall September days? 🍁
Serving our community on ETC Day 2026! 💙💛
Check out our full group of serving Beacons from above at the end!
We were honored to welcome Dr. LeRoy Lawson ’60 back to Bushnell as our guest speaker for Chapel today!
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: “Don’t lie. Be good. Love widely. And grow up in every way into Christ.”
📣 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, let’s serve our neighbors as Christ has called us to do.
Shhh, don`t tell Iggy. 🤫🔥 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! 💙💛
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