Education

Bushnell University Leads Nation in Phillips Scholars

Bushnell University has joined Texas Christian University (TCU) with more students than any other college or university in the nation related to the Christian Church (Disciple of Christ) to receive the prestigious Phillips University Legacy Scholarship and Leadership Development. Bushnell University and TCU each have five students receiving the scholarship this academic school year that…

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A Message From President Womack

On the eve of graduation, you are invited to watch and listen to a message from President Womack concerning the University’s pledge to do more to express genuine love for all in our community, especially right now for our black students, faculty, staff, trustees, and friends.

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NCU Virtual Graduation is Sat., June 6

Northwest Christian University’s (NCU) Spring 2020 Commencement is via YouTube Premieres at 10 AM, on Sat., June 6, 2020. Graduates and their families will hear commencement speakers and special awards will be acknowledged. Each graduate’s name will be called and the University’s Board of Trustees will confer bachelor’s and master’s degrees. “We are committed to…

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NCU RN to BSN Program Named one of Oregon’s Best by nurse.org

Northwest Christian University’s (NCU) RN to BSN program was named one of the best in Oregon by nurse.org, a professional group dedicated to impact the lives of nurses and nursing students by publishing thought-provoking content and launching culture-changing initiatives. “It means a great deal that nurses working in the profession rank NCU’s RN to BSN…

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NCU Receives CIC Grant

The Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) has awarded Northwest Christian University (NCU) a grant from its fund for Humanities Research for the Public Good.  The $10,000 grant was awarded to NCU to conduct research to trace the history of Pacific Christian Hospital, founded in 1924 by NCU predecessor Eugene Bible University, now PeaceHealth Sacred Heart…

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Undergrads Elect 2020 ASBU Executive Council

The final ballot has been counted in this year’s election for the Association Students of Bushnell University (ASBU) executive council. Katia Burke, a junior, a communications major was re-elected ASBU President; Natalie Downes, junior, teacher education major was elected Vice President of Academics; Benjamin Womack, junior, interdisciplinary studies major was elected Vice President of Activities;…

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NCU Resumes Classes Monday, March 30

Northwest Christian University’s (NCU) students and faculty begin classes on Monday, March 30, 2020. All undergraduate and graduate classes will be taught online for the remainder of the semester, ending Friday, May 8, 2020. “After a challenging Spring Break, we are pleased to have everyone back in class,” said NCU President Joseph D. Womack. “The…

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NCU Hosts Latino Professionals Connect

Northwest Christian University was the location for the November Latino Professionals Connect networking event for Latino business leaders in Lane County gathered to exchange information and network in a no-pressure environment with their peers. It was also an opportunity for NCU staff to share information about the University’s academic, athletic, spiritual, cultural, and music programs…

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RN to BSN Ranked An Oregon Best

Northwest Christian University’s RN to BSN nursing program has been ranked one of the top nursing programs in Oregon by nurse.org. Only CCNE and ACEN accredited programs were ranked by nurse.org’s panel of registered nurses who used industry reputation, acceptance rate, tuition, and NCLEX pass rate as their criteria to identify only the top 10…

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Largest Freshman Class Leads NCU’s Record Enrollment

Northwest Christian University (NCU) has enrolled the largest freshman class and posted the ninth consecutive year of record overall enrollment in the Christian Liberal Arts University’s 124-year history. It is the thirteenth year out of the past fourteen, that NCU has experienced fall enrollment growth over the previous school year. “Students come to NCU because…

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