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EUGENE, Ore. –  Alyssa Unruh, an Interdisciplinary Studies major entering her senior year at Bushnell University, spent her spring semester on the frontlines of campus ministry through an internship with Northwest Collegiate Ministry, a regional organization focused on spiritual development and discipleship for college students. As Unruh puts it, “The goal of Northwest Collegiate Ministry…

Complete Publications Contest Results KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The NAIA-Sports Information Directors Association (NAIA-SIDA) recently announced their annual publications contest results and the Bushnell athletic communications office was honored for work across multiple disciplines in publication and media contests. In all, Bushnell was honored seven times, leading the Cascade Collegiate Conference. The team of Nick Askew,…

CASCADE CONFERENCE PRESS RELEASE EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell junior softball player Gracie Hamilton has been announced as the female recipient of the Cashell Family Impact Scholarship, awarded by the Cascade Collegiate Conference. Established in 2023 with a gift from Robert (CCC commissioner), Heather and Elizabeth Cashell, the fund provides two scholarships awarded annually to one female and…

CASCADE CONFERENCE PRESS RELEASE EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell junior cross country and track student-athlete Sayer Pescosolido has been announced as the male recipient of the Cashell Family Impact Scholarship, awarded by the Cascade Collegiate Conference. Established in 2023 with a gift from Robert (CCC commissioner), Heather and Elizabeth Cashell, the fund provides two scholarships awarded annually to one…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell Athletic Director Corey Anderson is proud to announce the members of the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for Spring 2025. 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 during that semester. This spring, 201 student-athletes…

CORVALLIS, Ore. – For the third time in five years, Bushnell is the proud home of the Cascade Collegiate Conference Les Schwab Coach of Character. Head Cross Country Coach and Director of Track & Field Kyle Will was announced as the recipient of the 2025 award by the CCC offices on Wednesday. In two short years, Kyle Will has…

Cascade Conference Release EUGENE, Ore.  – The Bushnell men’s track & field team was recognized as the 2025 Cascade Collegiate Conference Les Schwab Men’s Team of Character, as voted on by the CCC athletic directors. Bushnell has now been home to six winners of the Les Schwab Team of Character Awards in the last five years….

At Bushnell University, every detail of the campus environment plays a part in shaping the student experience, and much of that begins with the grounds themselves. Tysen Buhler ’16 wears many hats as the Grounds Manager for Facilities Services, but he sums it up simply: “If it’s outside, I’m at least somewhat responsible for it.”…

EUGENE, Ore. — Bushnell University’s All Employee Recognition Luncheon took place last week on Tuesday, May 13. Acknowledgment was given to recent President’s Award for Teaching Excellence & Campus Leadership recipient Shelly Hartzell, M.S.M., CPA, CMA, Associate Professor of Accounting, and President’s Award for Exemplary Staff Performance & Campus Leadership recipient Wendy Alexander, Office Manager…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University president Dr. Joseph D. Womack honored two outstanding individuals during Bushnell’s 2025 Spring Commencement for their exceptional dedication, achievements, and contributions to the university community. The President’s Award for Teaching Excellence and Campus Leadership and the award for Exemplary Staff and Campus Leadership are presented annually. New this year, the…