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Eugene, Ore. – Annalee McIntosh ‘23 was recently honored with the Stone-Campbell Journal Promising Scholar Award this past spring. Among 18 students honored, McIntosh was one of only six undergraduates selected by the faculty.   The Stone-Campbell Journal is an academic publication dedicated to promoting scholarly research and discourse within the fields of theology, philosophy, history, apologetics,…

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Bushnell University was one of nine Cascade Collegiate Conference athletic departments that earned Presidents’ Academic Excellence status for the 2022-23 school year. In order to receive the designation a department must achieve an overall combined GPA of 3.0 or better among their student athletes (men/women) that compete in sports that the CCC…

Eugene, Ore. – Bushnell University is proud to announce its designation as a Military Friendly School for the 2023-24 Military Friendly Cycle. This recognition reaffirms the university’s commitment to supporting military service members, veterans, and their families in pursuing their educational goals.  Institutions earning the Military Friendly ® School designation were evaluated using both public…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University is proud to present an exciting lineup of signature community events this fall, continuing its commitment to fostering community engagement, supporting student scholarships, and recognizing outstanding ethical leaders. Kids Dash & Carry the Torch Community 5K On Sunday, August 20, 2023, the 2nd annual Kids Dash & Carry the Torch…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University is pleased to announce the appointment of Karla Larson, Ph.D., as the Dean of the newly established College of Health Professions and Associate Professor of Nursing, effective August 1st. Dr. Larson’s remarkable accomplishments and dedication to nursing education make her an invaluable addition to the university.  Dr. Reed Mueller, Vice…

Pastors and retired pastors, along with their spouses, have always made up a generous portion of the alumni base at Bushnell University. Bushnell has educated and sent out hundreds of pastors, including the current ministry-focused students who graduate each year.   Many of those ministry families stay connected to the University in significant ways. At the…

The Oregon Small Schools Association (OSSA) selected alumnus Jordan Buhler ’16 as the 2022 – 2023 Teacher of the Year in celebration of his commitment to impacting his community through education.  He was presented the award at the statewide celebration in Portland, Ore., in November 2022.   A former Beacon men’s basketball player, Buhler is pretty…

  EUGENE, Ore.  – Two Beacons received NAIA Academic All-America Honors. Senior Rebecca Kuskie capped off an outstanding career with the most prestigious academic award possible as she was named to the Collegiate Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-America First Team. Sophomore Ben Lovrod was named to the Collegiate Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-America At-Large Second…

In response to an unprecedented need for mental health care in our community, state, and nation, Bushnell University’s School of Psychology and Counseling has responded to this crisis by doing what it has always done—focus on the mission and values the University. Bushnell’s School of Psychology and Counseling offers a Community Mental Health Clinic, something…

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…