Academics

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,…

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…

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,…

Official Release from NABC EUGENE, Ore.  – The Bushnell Men’s Basketball team once again earned the National Association of Basketball Coaches Team Academic Excellence Award, as recently announced by the NABC. The NABC Team Academic Excellence Awards recognize men’s basketball programs that completed the 2023-2024 academic year with a team GPA of 3.0 or higher….

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University proudly announces the reaffirmation of its institutional accreditation by The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), following a comprehensive site visit in April 2024. With this renewal, Bushnell University continues another seven-year cycle of accreditation. Bushnell first achieved NWCCU accreditation in 1962 and has maintained this prestigious designation for…

EUGENE, Ore. – The School of Business, Leadership, and Technology at Bushnell University proudly inducted 24 graduates into the Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society on May 10, marking one of the largest classes of honor society inductees in recent memory and reflecting the school’s commitment to growth. Both undergraduate and graduate students were honored for…

Mary Blaser ’19 has turned her business education into a successful career in sports management. Her journey from Bushnell University to becoming the Guest Services Manager for the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, and Footprint Center is evidence of her dedication and expertise in enhancing guest experiences. In this Q&A, Blaser shares insights into her career…

EUGENE, Ore.  – Senior Halle Neumann was named to the Collegiate Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-America At-Large Second Team on Tuesday. The 2024 Academic All-America teams, voted on by College Sports Communicators (formerly CoSIDA), recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. A total of 24 student-athletes were named to…