Faith

Bushnell University kicked off the 130th academic year on August 26, 2025 at the annual Convocation Chapel. The event included a ceremonial ribbon cutting for the reopening of a renovated Goodrich Hall and the newly constructed Donna Racine Pomajevich Bell Tower, followed by a blessing and a first official ringing of the Bells at Bushnell….

130 Years of Wisdom, Faith, and Service Excerpts from President Womack’s Address at the 130th Convocation Chapel, August 26, 2025 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked…

EUGENE, Ore. — From its beginnings in 2021 through it continuing plans for the future, Everyone Village has been guided by God’s plan. Village founder and Executive Director Gabe Piechowicz ’19 highlights that “God is opening doors I didn’t even know I was looking for.” These words, shared years ago, still resonate today, as Everyone…

For assistant professor Tammy Bovee, joining Bushnell’s faculty wasn’t a coincidence — it was one of those “God things” that turned unexpected circumstances into a calling. After writing her faith statement in a McDonald’s parking lot and spending an extra night in a motel room near Disneyland, she completed a phone interview and was later…

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…

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…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University is excited to announce the creation of the Center for Calling and Community, a new initiative designed to unify and amplify the university’s work in ministry training, spiritual formation, and community engagement. Rooted in the university’s vision of fostering faithful followers of Jesus Christ who are dedicated to supporting their…

EUGENE, Ore. — Bushnell University invites alumni, students, friends, and neighbors to gather in celebration of a major milestone—130 years of Wisdom, Faith, and Service—on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Event Details Location: Bushnell University, 828 E. 11th Avenue, Eugene, OR Time: 11:00 a.m. – 130th Anniversary Convocation Chapel 12:00 p.m. – Building Dedication & Ribbon Cutting for…

When Alexis Heenan ’23 graduated from Bushnell University, having focused on forensic psychology, she returned to Sacramento, unsure of what her next steps would be. “I knew I was in a waiting period,” Heenan recalls. “But I couldn’t help feeling discouraged.” Her prayers felt quiet, her future unclear — until a whisper from the Holy…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University is honored to announce that it has been selected to host an upcoming NetVUE regional gathering Oct. 2–4. The event, titled “The Purposeful University,” will convene faculty, staff, and thought leaders from across the region to explore the role of purpose, vocation, and calling in higher education.   This gathering is…