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Beacons Clinch Postseason Bid

  BILLINGS, Mont. – The Bushnell women’s soccer team clinched a Cascade Collegiate Conference Tournament bid with a 1-1 draw at Rocky Mountain College on a snowy Friday afternoon, thanks to a late score from Sydney Petersen and a penalty kick save by Lexi Bates. With the draw, Bushnell (5-6-3, 4-4-3 CCC) clinches its first bid to the conference…

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Ministry and Music Majors

By Kelly Ballard, D.Min. When Christian singer-songwriter Sara Groves wrote the song “Add to the Beauty” in 2005, she inspired devout participants in the work of Christ to offer their best in order to manifest the beautiful character of God in time and space. Those who have truly “beheld the beauty of the Lord” (Psalm…

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Bushnell University: Fall Preview Day

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University is thrilled to invite prospective students and their families to Fall Preview Day, a comprehensive on-campus event tailored to provide invaluable insights into the exceptional educational journey offered at Bushnell.  Scheduled for November 3, Fall Preview Day promises an immersive experience for future Beacons. Attendees will have the opportunity to…

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Relationships, Relationships, Relationships

By Lars Coburn ’14, M.A.  My current role as Director of University Relations at Bushnell has me on the road. This includes a lot of packing and unpacking, loading and unloading, driving, and flying. One lesson I’m learning as I watch baggage carousels go round and round, ready to claim my suitcase full of used…

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Bushnell University Board of Trustee Honored

EUGENE, Ore. – Juanita Metzler ’94, Senior Director for Conventions at Travel Lane County and member of the Bushnell University Board of Trustees, was honored as a recipient of Smart Meetings’ 2023 Smart Women in Meetings Award. She received this honor due to her success in bringing meetings and conventions to Eugene and the surrounding…

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Bushnell University Announces 14th Annual Evening of Tribute: The Beacon Awards Recipients

  Eugene, OR — Bushnell University is proud to announce its 14th Annual Evening of Tribute: The Beacon Awards, scheduled to take place on November 16, 2023, at Venue 252 in Eugene, Oregon. Presented by professional services firm Moss  Adams, this highly anticipated event aims to honor the Beacons of today while investing in the…

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KEZI News Highlights Bushnell University’s Innovative Marketing Degrees

EUGENE, Ore. – KEZI News highlighted Bushnell University’s School of Business, Leadership, and Technology. The segment focused on the new marketing degrees, underscoring the university’s dedication to modern education and social good. Program director, Christy Silverthorne, M.A., shared valuable insights into the uniqueness of the new degree offerings.

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Venture Forward Transforms Campus

EUGENE, Ore. – In October of 2021, Bushnell University launched an aggressive three-year, $14,000,000 Venture Forward campaign. Because of inflated construction costs and generous early gifts, the campaign goal was raised within months from $14,000,000 to $18,000,000. Through gifts from individuals, families, corporations, and granting agencies, all six projects are nearly funded and are close to…

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Fall Sports Place 35 on Academic All-CCC Team

EUGENE, Ore. – The Cascade Collegiate Conference announced the student-athletes who earned U.S. Bank Academic All-Conference honors this week in men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s soccer, and volleyball. 35 members of the Bushnell teams were selected. To earn recognition as an Academic All-CCC honoree, a student-athlete must have a minimum cumulative GPA…

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Inspiring Minds as an Adjunct at Bushnell University

EUGENE, Ore. – In the world of education, there are those whose commitment to shaping young minds shines brightly. Susan Inman, Ed.D., a lifelong educator, is one such individual. Her remarkable journey and unwavering dedication to students showcase her passion for making the world a better place through education. Inman’s path in education began as…

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