EUGENE, Ore. – 15 years to the day after their last win against Corban University, the Bushnell men’s soccer team shutout their Willamette Valley rivals 2-0, and earned their school-record ninth win of the season in the process. The Beacons (9-3-2, 3-3-2 CCC) out-shot Corban (4-7-2, 2-4-2) 14-5 in the game and allowed just one…
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Bushnell Keeps Streak Alive, Ends Another
EUGENE, Ore. – For the first time in school history, the Bushnell women’s soccer team has won five straight contests, and for the first time have won six Cascade Conference matches in a season as they came from behind to defeat Corban University on Thursday night, 2-1. The win was also Bushnell’s first victory over…
Beacons Topple No. 4 Corban Behind 14 Blocks
EUGENE, Ore. – The Bushnell volleyball team picked up their biggest conference win in program history on Wednesday night, toppling the NAIA’s No. 4-ranked Corban University at home in five sets, 25-21, 19-25, 25-27, 25-16, 15-13. This Warrior squad was the highest ranked opponent the Beacons had ever defeated, and it was Bushnell’s first over…
Bushnell Celebrates Annual Embrace the Community Day
EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University marked its 17th annual Embrace the Community Day last week, as hundreds of students, faculty, and staff stepped up to serve at more than 20 nonprofit and community sites across Eugene and Springfield. What began years ago as the vision of a Bushnell student has grown into a signature tradition…
Staff Spotlights: Paul Wright ’01, M.A
Creating opportunities for students to connect, grow, and discover their purpose is the driving passion behind Paul Wright’s work at Bushnell University. An alumnus with a Bachelor of Science in Communications, Wright was a member on two consecutive NSCAA National Championship basketball teams in 1997–98 and 1998–99, both of which were inducted into the Bushnell…
School of Character Featured on CCC Podcast
CORVALLIS, Ore. – In the latest edition of the CCC Podcast: Cascade Connects, Commissioner Rob Cashell talks with Bushnell University’s Athletic Director Corey Anderson along with Associate Athletic Director and Senior Women Leader Sarah Freeman. Bushnell has long been committed to upholding strong values both on and off the field, and that dedication was honored in a big way this…
Bushnell Named NAIA School of Character
PHOTO GALLERY | | NAIA RELEASE VIDEO REVEAL | CHAPEL SERVICE VIDEO NEWS COVERAGE: LIVE COVERAGE EUGENE, Ore. – During a special Champions of Character Celebratory Chapel on Tuesday, Bushnell University was announced as the 2024-2025 NAIA School of Character, announced by representatives of the NAIA. Bushnell was honoring other 2024-2025 award recipients, and were also honored by Cascade Collegiate Conference Commissioner…
Track & Field Named 2025 NAIA Team of Character
NAIA National Awards Day Coverage EUGENE, Ore. – As a part of the NAIA National Awards Day, the Bushnell men’s track & field team was honored as the 2024-2025 Bruce Brown CCA Team of Character Award winner. The Conference Commissioners Association (CCA) Champion of Character Team Award is given annually to one men’s and one…
Beacons Launch Service Efforts for 2025-2026
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 2025-2026 with multiple endeavors related to community service and character to start the year. At Bushnell, we uphold a commitment to…
Bushnell Celebrates Grand Opening of Golf PDC at Pine Ridge
Ribbon Cutting Photo Gallery Springfield, OR – Bushnell University and Pine Ridge Golf Club celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the Bushnell Player Development Center on Tuesday. The event marked the official launch of a cutting edge indoor/outdoor golf facility set to redefine NAIA collegiate training in the Pacific Northwest. The event brought together community…