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EUGENE, Ore. – The Bushnell men’s and women’s basketball teams continued one of the Beacon’s most treasured traditions on Sunday, spending the afternoon with their friends from the Special Olympics. The annual event, which returned in 2024 after a four-year layoff steemed from the pandemic, has been a part of Bushnell’s Champions of Character-related initiatives for…

Dr. Ruth Akumbu is an adjunct professor in Bushnell University’s School of Business, Leadership, and Technology. She brings a rich and diverse background in nonprofit leadership, DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging), cultural capacity-building, and media, with over 21 years of experience. A leader in nonprofit, education, and entertainment sectors, Dr. Akumbu is dedicated to…

  Written by Alivia Dieterlen, CSC Assistant Director of Communications and Creative Content Kelsey Segren has this month’s CSC Women To Watch spotlight. She joined Bushnell, a NAIA institution in Eugene, Oregon, in July of 2021. Segren graduated from NCAA Division III Whitworth University (Spokane, Washington) with a B.A. in mathematical economics and went on to complete…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University alumna Tyler Powell ’23 is ready to take the national stage as she competes on NBC’s The Voice, premiering Monday, February 3, at 8 p.m. Fans can tune in to new episodes every Monday, with next-day streaming available on Peacock TV.  A 2023 graduate of Bushnell University, Powell earned her…

Written by Hannarose McGuinness, Eugene Register-Guard A chorus of mechanical beeps from heavy machinery and the tolling of bells rang out across E. 11th Ave. and Alder Street Friday morning as Bushnell University marked a major milestone with the installation of four bells in the newly constructed bell tower at Goodrich Hall. The building has…

  EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University senior kinesiology major Aaron von Bruck recently completed a fall internship with the athletic department at Pleasant Hill High School. This hands-on experience allowed him to sharpen his leadership skills, explore his career interests, and have a meaningful impact on the school community.  We sat down with von Bruck to…

EUGENE, Ore. – On the cusp of a new semester at Bushnell University, Corey Anderson is proud to announce the members of the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for Fall 2024. Instituted in the fall of 2021, the Honor Roll consists of all student-athletes, grad assistants, and team managers who earned at least a 3.5 GPA…

Award of $500,000 will address nursing workforce shortage in Lane County EUGENE, Ore. – As a part of its ongoing mission to improve the health and well-being of all residents of Lane County, Trillium Community Health Plan (Trillium) has awarded a $500,000 grant to Bushnell University’s School of Nursing, one of the anchor academic programs…

Dustin Hinkle ’07 is the lead pastor at River of Life Church in Hastings, MN. He brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served as a missionary in China for 10 years and in bi-vocational ministry in Pullman, WA for four years. With a foundation in business administration and public speaking, Hinkle’s journey…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University senior forensic psychology major Ariel Van Cleave recently completed an internship at Every Child Lane County, a local non-profit organization that supports children and families impacted by foster care. This opportunity allowed her to gain valuable hands-on experience in social services, mental health support, and foster care, as well as…