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Bushnell Students engaging with local children during Serve Day FALL SERVICE PHOTO GALLERY With the arrival of the fall semester at Bushnell University, and a new athletic and academic year, the Beacon Athletic department has set the tone for a strong Tri-Athlete focus in 2024-2025 with multiple endeavors related to community service and character to…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University graduates Sophia Choat ‘24 and Justin Heintz ‘24 completed their spring internships at Westside Faith Center while completing their bachelor’s degrees in Christian ministry. These experiences offered them valuable insights into church ministry and a hands-on understanding of serving a faith community.  Heintz was drawn to the internship through his…

EUGENE, Ore. – In a recent Eugene Weekly article, Dr. Doyle Srader, professor of speech and communication at Bushnell University, shared his unique perspective on navigating Eugene as a pedestrian. Having lived in the city for 17 years and choosing to forgo car ownership, Dr. Srader offers practical advice for those looking to embrace walking…

Matthew Kuhns (Photo by Walter Johnson Jr./American Heart Association) EUGENE, Ore. – Matthew Kuhns ‘06 graduated from Bushnell University with a degree in Bible and Christian Ministry and a minor in Psychology. During his senior year, he served as the student body president, showcasing his leadership skills early on. Today, Kuhns is making a significant…

Bushnell University was among 12 Cascade Collegiate Conference institutions that were named Champions of Character® Five-Star Award winners for 2023-24, recently announced by the NAIA. In addition, the Cascade Collegiate Conference was named a Five-Star Conference. Bushnell University has now been selected for ten straight years of the current structure. Bushnell was also recognized at…

Official Release from AVCA EUGENE, Ore.  – The Bushnell volleyball program has earned the 2024 AVCA Team Academic Award, as recently announced by the AVCA. In addition, the Beacons earned distinction on the AVCA Team Academic Honor Roll, representing the top 20% of GPAs in the NAIA. The AVCA Team Academic Award, sponsored by INTENT,…

Official Release from NABC EUGENE, Ore.  – The Bushnell Men’s Basketball team once again earned the National Association of Basketball Coaches Team Academic Excellence Award, as recently announced by the NABC. The NABC Team Academic Excellence Awards recognize men’s basketball programs that completed the 2023-2024 academic year with a team GPA of 3.0 or higher….

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University proudly announces the reaffirmation of its institutional accreditation by The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), following a comprehensive site visit in April 2024. With this renewal, Bushnell University continues another seven-year cycle of accreditation. Bushnell first achieved NWCCU accreditation in 1962 and has maintained this prestigious designation for…

EUGENE, Ore. – The School of Business, Leadership, and Technology at Bushnell University proudly inducted 24 graduates into the Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society on May 10, marking one of the largest classes of honor society inductees in recent memory and reflecting the school’s commitment to growth. Both undergraduate and graduate students were honored for…

Mary Blaser ’19 has turned her business education into a successful career in sports management. Her journey from Bushnell University to becoming the Guest Services Manager for the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, and Footprint Center is evidence of her dedication and expertise in enhancing guest experiences. In this Q&A, Blaser shares insights into her career…