Academics

Oregon Health Authority awards grant to Bushnell University for students studying clinical mental health counseling Eugene, OR — Bushnell University is pleased to announce the receipt of an $838,500 grant from the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). The grant is aimed at bolstering the capacity and diversity of the state’s mental health workforce. Selected full-time students…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University’s Board of Trustees will confer degrees for 130 students who have successfully met the graduation requirements to earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree during Bushnell’s Winter Commencement ceremony. The ceremony is scheduled for Friday, December 15, 2023, at 6 PM in the Morse Event Center, located at the corner of…

EUGENE, Ore. — Bushnell University wrapped up the term by hosting its much-anticipated Academic Creativity and Excellence (ACE) Day, a bi-annual colloquium of intellectual talent and innovative spirit, founded by Dr. Tim Bergquist. This event, held each semester, offers a unique platform for graduating students to present their capstone research projects and for other students…

EUGENE, Ore. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics recently announced the recipients of NAIA Daktronics Scholar-Athlete honors for fall sports of cross country, soccer, and volleyball. To earn recognition as an Academic All-CCC honoree, a student-athlete must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 and hold sophomore standing. Bushnell’s 2023 fall sport honorees are: Men’s…

Nathan Icenhower, Director of Financial Aid at Bushnell University, guides students through the intricacies of receiving and maintaining financial aid. He specializes in making college education financially feasible for students, bridging the gap for students to afford their education to help them discover and answer God’s calling in their lives. What is your position here…

While studying music at Bushnell University, Chelsea King ’16 developed her passion for connecting with youth by serving as a camp counselor. She is especially committed to creating safe spaces for members of marginalized communities. Now, King serves as Guest Advocate at Hosea Youth Services, an organization that supports at-risk and homeless youth in Lane…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University’s School of Music and Performing Arts is pleased to welcome the community to a free event celebrating the birth of Christ: A Bushnell Christmas. This creative and spiritual musical celebration will feature a selection of holiday classics and contemporary favorites performed by the university choir, jazz ensemble, and choral. The…

Sarah Slater is an accomplished professional who earned her degree from (then) Eugene Bible College in 2005 and is currently advancing her education with a graduate degree in leadership from Bushnell University. As the Senior Director of Enrollment Services at Bushnell University, Slater, who received the 2023 President’s Award for Exemplary Staff Performance and Campus…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University is pleased to announce that the August 2023 graduates of the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program have achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).  The ABSN program at Bushnell is recognized for its comprehensive curriculum, expert faculty, and…

EUGENE, Ore. – On November 8, Bushnell University celebrated First-Gen College Day, a day dedicated to honoring and supporting first-generation college students. These individuals – whose parents did not attend college – often face unique challenges in their pursuit of higher education. However, stories of resilience and determination from both Bushnell University first-gen college students…