In his aesthetic and spiritual masterpiece, Brideshead Revisited, Evelyn Waugh conjures up the Oxford of his youth in the 1920’s—an Oxford as yet unsullied, to his mind, by the encroaching efficiencies (and horrors) of modernity. For Waugh, the magic lay not in Oxford’s lecture halls or prescribed courses of study, but in the unfettered exchange…
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A Historic All-Female Hall of Fame Induction
On April 25th, Bushnell celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Title IX with an All-Female induction class into the Athletic Hall of Fame. Inducted into the Hall of Fame were the 1975 Volleyball team, the 2011 Women’s Cross Country team and longtime cross country and track coach Dr. Heike McNeil. Pre-dating the start of the “Title IX…
Healing and Health for the World
We’ve all had a moment when the compassion and care of a nurse has touched our lives. Perhaps a smile while caring for a new baby, a calm voice in an emergency room, support during an unexpected diagnosis, or prayer while holding the hand of a loved one for the last time. Nurses help heal…
Community and Belonging at Bushnell
Higher Education research has shown that more than 85% of a student’s experience takes place outside the classroom. Whether in formal roles or through informal relationships, Bushnell University students participate in campus ministry, student leadership, campus life, intercollegiate and intramural athletics, clubs and more. We asked hundreds of current students, alumni, friends, faculty and staff…
Nursing Practice Lab Open House & Dedication on February 3
EUGENE, Ore.— Bushnell University’s School of Nursing is hosting an open house and dedication for their new Practice Lab on Thursday, February 3 from 5pm to 6pm. The new Practice Lab is part of the Venture Forward capital campaign efforts Bushnell launched in the Fall of 2021 and will be housed in the first floor…
Bushnell Students Return to Campus Aug. 19
Bushnell University students will be among the first in Oregon to return to campus when they arrive to move into residence halls and register for fall classes on Thurs., Aug. 19, 2021. “We have missed our returning students over the summer and look forward to welcoming new first year and transfers students to our outstanding…
Bushnell University Freezes Tuition for 2021-22
In concert with the Board of Trustees, Bushnell University has made a very important decision. Tuition for the 2021-22 academic year will be frozen at the 2020-2021 rate for all students. For more than 125 years, Bushnell has done its very best to provide an affordable private education to students. Bushnell currently holds the lowest…
Bushnell University Virtual Winter Commencement is Dec. 11
Bushnell University’s Winter Commencement will be on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 at 6pm via YouTube Premier. Graduates who have successfully met the requirements for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or who are receiving graduate certificates and their families will watch a welcome message and blessing from cabinet members, as well as a message from President…
Bushnell Embraces The City With Care
More than 300 Bushnell University students, staff, and faculty took time from classes on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, to Embrace The Community (ETC) through volunteer work that supported 15 local non-profit organizations. “Every Fall, ETC Day begins the service component of Bushnell’s commitment to deliver higher education based on wisdom, faith, and service that is…
First Bushnell Student Tests Positive for COVID-19
EUGENE, Ore. —- (Oct. 8, 2020)— A Bushnell University student who lives off campus has tested positive for COVID-19 and has been in quarantine since Sept. 29, 2020, after informing University officials that they were exposed to a person who later reported testing positive for the virus. The student’s positive COVID-19 test was confirmed on…