COMPLETE LIST OF NAIA SCHOLAR-TEAMS EUGENE, Ore. – A new record of 16 Bushnell athletic teams have been selected as NAIA Scholar Teams, announced by the NAIA as part of National Awards Day this week. In addition, one team can claim their spot as an “Academic National Champion”. All 16 eligible Bushnell University teams have been…

Eugene, OR – On Friday, September 6th Bushnell University held the 30th Annual Beacon Classic Golf Tournament at the picturesque Pine Ridge Golf Club. All proceeds from the tournament go directly to the Beacon Fund for Student Scholarships. The tournament supports Bushnell University students and invests in the next generation of community leaders. Please thank our sponsors (listed below…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University’s School of Nursing recently held its annual Blessing of the Hands and Nursing Pinning ceremony, this year hosted at Grace Community Fellowship Church. The meaningful tradition marks a new chapter for nursing students, symbolizing their commitment to compassionate care and their readiness to begin nursing journeys. The special ceremony brought together…

Weston Edmonds, a 2008 graduate of Bushnell University (formerly Northwest Christian College), has dedicated his life to serving others through both ministry and community outreach. As the Communications Manager at Weld Food Bank and Executive Minister at Saint Patrick Presbyterian Church, Edmonds is pivotal in connecting people to vital resources and spiritual support. His journey,…

Bushnell Students engaging with local children during Serve Day FALL SERVICE PHOTO GALLERY With the arrival of the fall semester at Bushnell University, and a new athletic and academic year, the Beacon Athletic department has set the tone for a strong Tri-Athlete focus in 2024-2025 with multiple endeavors related to community service and character to…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University graduates Sophia Choat ‘24 and Justin Heintz ‘24 completed their spring internships at Westside Faith Center while completing their bachelor’s degrees in Christian ministry. These experiences offered them valuable insights into church ministry and a hands-on understanding of serving a faith community.  Heintz was drawn to the internship through his…

EUGENE, Ore. – In a recent Eugene Weekly article, Dr. Doyle Srader, professor of speech and communication at Bushnell University, shared his unique perspective on navigating Eugene as a pedestrian. Having lived in the city for 17 years and choosing to forgo car ownership, Dr. Srader offers practical advice for those looking to embrace walking…

Matthew Kuhns (Photo by Walter Johnson Jr./American Heart Association) EUGENE, Ore. – Matthew Kuhns ‘06 graduated from Bushnell University with a degree in Bible and Christian Ministry and a minor in Psychology. During his senior year, he served as the student body president, showcasing his leadership skills early on. Today, Kuhns is making a significant…

Bushnell University was among 12 Cascade Collegiate Conference institutions that were named Champions of Character® Five-Star Award winners for 2023-24, recently announced by the NAIA. In addition, the Cascade Collegiate Conference was named a Five-Star Conference. Bushnell University has now been selected for ten straight years of the current structure. Bushnell was also recognized at…

Official Release from AVCA EUGENE, Ore.  – The Bushnell volleyball program has earned the 2024 AVCA Team Academic Award, as recently announced by the AVCA. In addition, the Beacons earned distinction on the AVCA Team Academic Honor Roll, representing the top 20% of GPAs in the NAIA. The AVCA Team Academic Award, sponsored by INTENT,…