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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…

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…

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 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…

At Bushnell University, helping students discover their vocational calling is both a challenging and essential part of student development—one that Whitney Shoun, M.S., embraces with purpose and passion. As the Career Development Coordinator, she oversees all career services with a special emphasis on internships and employer engagement. Whether guiding students through vocational exploration or supporting…

EUGENE, Ore. – Dr. Heike McNeil has been a cornerstone of Bushnell University for more than 20 years, shaping the institution’s growth and the lives of countless students. Having arrived in 2003, she quickly became a key figure on campus as both a professor and a coach. With a passion for both academics and athletics,…

Bushnell University announces the upcoming Becoming Beloved Community Spring ’25 Symposium: Excavating Culture, featuring esteemed speakers Dr. Marcus “Goodie” Goodloe and Dr. Paul Louis Metzger. This free event hosted by the College of Theology, Arts, and Sciences will take place on March 18 and 20, 2025 and is part of the ongoing and meaningful conversation…