With the spring semester nearing its end, Bushnell University senior Avery Lenssen is finishing an internship with One Hope, a nonprofit serving communities throughout Eugene. As a business administration major, Lenssen entered the nonprofit space for the first time and was unsure what to expect. The internship turned into something much bigger than anticipated, helping…

PHOTO GALLERY | VIDEO STREAM EUGENE, Ore.  – The 2026 Iggy Awards took place on Wednesday night as the Bushnell Athletic department honored the best of the best achievements of their 17 teams and 320 student-athletes. It was a special formal event, celebrating 20 years of the Iggy Awards, and 20 years for Bushnell as members…

Written by Miranga Cyr, Eugene Register-Guard Even as sections of the former PeaceHealth University District hospital are demolished, one part of the campus is getting a second life. Bushnell University acquired two former PeaceHealth buildings along 11th Avenue in November. The monster, 125,000 square-foot purchase expanded Bushnell’s campus capacity by 151% and is the single…

EUGENE, Ore. – Cybersecurity jobs are growing 32 percent faster than the national average, healthcare administration roles are projected to rise 28 percent over the next decade, and artificial intelligence job postings are expanding 3.5 times faster than the broader job market. In response to these rapidly growing fields, Bushnell University is launching a new…

Susan Inman did not begin her career planning to become a teacher. In fact, her professional journey started in business, working as a buyer for a department store. Even in that role, though, something else began to emerge. “What I turned out to be in that role was a trainer,” she says. That realization, paired with a growing desire…

Associate Athletic Director Sarah Freeman has spent nearly two decades shaping the experience of student-athletes at Bushnell University.  She occupies a vital role at the intersection of leadership, mentorship, and student support, helping ensure that athletics at Bushnell is committed not only to competitive success, but to the growth and character of its students. Freeman’s…

NAIA NATIONAL FIELD ATHLETE OF THE WEEK EUGENE, Ore.  – For the second time in his career, Junior Kaleo Wellman has been as named NAIA Field Athlete of the Week as announced by the national office on Thursday. Wellman won the Long Jump at Oregon State University’s Pacific Northwest Invitational, earning an NAIA “A” Qualification standard and…

Bushnell University senior Isaac Wells, a business administration major with a concentration in management and leadership, is currently completing his internship as a warehouse technician at Stella Lighting, which focuses on lighting products and distribution. Through this experience, Wells is gaining hands-on exposure to business operations while developing practical skills beyond the classroom. We connected…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University student-athletes have delivered another strong season of competition and achievement. From postseason success on the hardwood to record-breaking performances on the track, the Beacons continued to excel both athletically and academically. The season was highlighted by three Cascade Collegiate Conference (CCC) Players of the Week, three All-Conference honorees, and continued…

Written by Joshua Little, M.A. Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies and Spiritual Formation Dear fellow Beacons, It is a privilege to share with you the charge I gave to a group of our recent graduates. May you be blessed as you reflect on your own lives and your sense of God’s call for you: Congratulations…