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In 1885, the Turner family donated the property that has served as a host for the annual camp meeting now known as the Northwest Christian Convention (formerly the Oregon Christian Convention) for over 170 years. The historic Turner Tabernacle, built in 1891, has stood the test of time, reflecting God’s glory in each and every…

Partnership between Bushnell University’s School of Nursing and the Eugene Mission for the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Clinical Placement Site Eugene, OR – Bushnell University has a growing partnership with the Eugene Mission through a clinical placement site for nursing students. This partnership, which started earlier this spring, is providing students in the…

On Monday, June 5, 2023 Lane County hosted an event for the Faith community to hear from key leaders about current mental health concerns and an upcoming strategy to address them. The aim was to address the existing gap in access to resources and seek input from community members to inform effective solutions.   Co-sponsored…

TUALATIN, OR – Oregon’s three higher education organizations, the Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges and Universities (The Alliance), the Oregon Community College Association (OCCA), and the Oregon Council of Presidents (OCOP), together with the Oregon Student Association (OSA), commend the Oregon Legislature’s Joint Ways and Means Committee for approving House Bill 5025, the Higher Education…

News Release from Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges and Universities TUALATIN, OR – On behalf of the more than 24,000 students attending Oregon’s independent, private, nonprofit colleges and universities, the Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges and Universities (The Alliance) applauds the Oregon Legislature’s Joint Ways and Means Committee for approving House Bill 5025, the Higher…

EUGENE, Ore. – The School of Business, Leadership, and Technology (SBLT) at Bushnell University is proud to announce the success of two of its students in the accounting field. Madison Clark and Christopher Rosebrook have excelled in their academic and professional pursuits, earning them recognition from the Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA) and…

EUGENE, Ore. – 36 Beacons were honored as members of the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Teams throughout the 2022-23 sports seasons. The Academic All-District teams, selected by College Sports Communicators (formerly CoSIDA), recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. Bushnell’s 2022-23 honorees are: Men’s Soccer…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University bids farewell to Dr. Mick Bollenbaugh its most tenured full-time employee, as he retires after 29-plus years of service to the university.  Dr. Bollenbaugh’s contributions to Bushnell University were enormous. As Professor of Philosophy and Biblical Studies, he impacted the lives of countless students, inspiring them to reach their full…

EUGENE, Ore. – After 27 years of dedicated service, Karen Head officially retired from her position as the Public Services Supervisor at Bushnell University earlier this month. She has been an instrumental part of the university’s success, and her presence will be greatly missed.  Throughout her career, Ms. Head has played an important role in…

Memorial Weekend, May 27-29, 2023 James A. Bushnell was the first president of the University’s Board of Trustees. He is buried at Luper Cemetery with many members of his family. Every year students from Bushnell University work alongside faculty, staff, and community members at the cemetery during “Embrace the Community (ETC) day” as a way to…