EUGENE, Ore. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics recently announced the recipients of NAIA Daktronics Scholar-Athlete honors for fall sports of cross country, soccer, and volleyball. To earn recognition as an Academic All-CCC honoree, a student-athlete must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 and hold sophomore standing. Bushnell’s 2023 fall sport honorees are: Men’s…
Wisdom
“Lord, We Went.”
Written by Melisa Ortiz Berry, M.A. Squeezing between the crowds at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, our group followed an Armenian monk to a side door leading to an area below the main holy site. Walking down stone steps, we passed medieval crosses etched in the walls by the pilgrims who came before. As…
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…
Answering the Call
While studying communication at Bushnell University, Brad Keller ’20, gave his life to Christ. Only a few years after earning his B.A. in Communication, he became the Youth Pastor at Ekklesia Church in Eugene, Oregon. Keller shares his transformative journey and calls his fellow believers to minister in whatever ways they have been called. What…
Becoming Beloved Community November 1-2
Eugene, OR — Bushnell University’s Board of Trustees and Office of the President are pleased to introduce “Becoming Beloved Community“, a two-day symposium on racial reconciliation from a biblical perspective. The event title, “Becoming Beloved Community”, is a term popularized by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in his book, “Facing the Challenge of a New Age”…
Discussing the Upcoming Year with Student Government
Junior Matthew Wilhite, a psychology major from Bonney Lake, Wash., carries on a rich family heritage at Bushnell University that runs through four generations. He looks to extend that tradition this year through serving as President of the Associated Students of Bushnell University. In this Q&A, Wilhite shares his vision for the upcoming year in…
Beacons Earn NAIA Champions of Character Five-Star Gold Award
EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University was among eight Cascade Collegiate Conference institutions that were named Champions of Character® Five-Star Award winners for 2022-23, announced by the NAIA earlier this month. In addition, the Cascade Collegiate Conference was named a Five-Star Conference. Bushnell University has now been selected for nine straight years of the current structure….
Bushnell University Earns President’s Academic Excellence Honors
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…
Turner Continues to Bring Us Together
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…
36 Beacons Named to Academic All-District Teams for 2022-23
EUGENE, Ore. – 36 Beacons were honored as members of the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Teams throughout the 2022-23 sports seasons. The Academic All-District teams, selected by College Sports Communicators (formerly CoSIDA), recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. Bushnell’s 2022-23 honorees are: Men’s Soccer…