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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 […]
Karen Head’s 27-Year Legacy at Bushnell University
EUGENE, Ore. – After 27 years of dedicated service, Karen Head officially retired from her position as the Public...
Memorial Day Activities at Historic Luper Cemetery and “They Were Dreamers and Doers” Story of James A. Bushnell’s Life by Kathleen Pitney Box
Memorial Weekend, May 27-29, 2023 James A. Bushnell was the first president of the Universityβs Board of Trustees. He...
Beacons Compete at NAIA Track & Field National Championships
MARIAN, Ind.Β β A record-setting season came to a close for freshman Nathan FieldsΒ on Friday at the NAIA...
$3.5B Impact: Oregon’s Independent Colleges and Universities
EUGENE, OR ββ―The annual economic impact to the state of Oregon from the Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges &...
Women’s Track & Field Named CCC Team of Character
Cascade Conference Release EUGENE, Ore.Β β Continuing a strong tradition, the Bushnell women’s track & fieldΒ team was recognized as...
Beacons Sweep CCC Champion of Character Awards
CORVALLIS, Ore.Β β Bushnell University’s Samantha Silver andΒ Jaron CarterΒ were named the 2022-23 Cascade Collegiate Conference Champions of Character of the...
Two Faculty Members Receive Emeritus Status
EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University is proud to announce that two longtime faculty members, Dr. Dennis Lindsay and Dr....
Mindi Barta and Sarah Slater Receive 2023 President’s Award
EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University and its president, Dr. Joseph Womack, honored two outstanding individuals during the Commencement this...
Bushnell Employees Honored at End of the Year Awards Luncheon
EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University’s All Employee Recognition Luncheon took place on Tuesday, May 16th.Β Acknowledgment was given to...
Bushnell University Honors Exceptional Graduates
EUGENE, Ore. – Three graduates of Bushnell Universityβs Class of 2023 were awarded the Universityβs most prestigious student awards...
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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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