Athletics

EUGENE, Ore. – It has been a memorable year for Bushnell University within the greater landscape of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. The Beacons were honored in the fall as the NAIA School of Character, which has led to opportunities for the Beacons to be showcased nationally. Athletic Director Corey Anderson, Associate Athletic Director…

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Bushnell men’s soccer senior Caleb Premo has been named the 2026 Cascade Collegiate Conference Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year, as voted on by the CCC Athletic Directors. Premo concluded a strong athletic and academic career at Bushnell University, completing his studies with a 3.99 GPA. The Bushnell Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year was…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University president Dr. Joseph D. Womack honored two outstanding individuals during Bushnell’s 2026 Spring Commencement for their exceptional dedication, achievements, and contributions to the university community. The Presidents’ Award for Teaching Excellence and Campus Leadership and the award for Exemplary Staff and Campus Leadership are presented annually. The awards were given…

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…

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…

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…

“It has been an honor to be a part of College Sports Communicators since I first became a Sports Information Director right out of college in 2000. The landscape of our business has changed so much over the past 25 years and CSC has been an incredible resource to help grow, learn, and expand my…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University announced on Monday that the Beacons will add two new varsity programs with men’s and women’s wrestling officially joining the sport offerings in the fall of 2027. Bushnell athletics cites the recent rise in popularity in youth wrestling as a contributing factor in the decision to add both men’s and…

CASCADE CONFERENCE PRESS RELEASE EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell senior Men’s Track & Field student-athlete Ty Kishen has been announced as the male recipient of the Cashell Family Impact Scholarship, awarded by the Cascade Collegiate Conference and announced on Wednesday Established in 2023 with a gift from Robert (CCC commissioner), Heather and Elizabeth Cashell, the fund provides two scholarships…