Student Life

Cascade Conference Release EUGENE, Ore. – The Bushnell Beacon Volleyball team was recognized as the 2026 Cascade Collegiate Conference Les Schwab Women’s Team of Character on Tuesday, as voted on by the CCC athletic directors. Bushnell has now been home to seven winners of the Les Schwab Team of Character Awards in the last six…

EUGENE, Ore. – It has been a memorable year for Bushnell University within the greater landscape of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. The Beacons were honored in the fall as the NAIA School of Character, which has led to opportunities for the Beacons to be showcased nationally. Athletic Director Corey Anderson, Associate Athletic Director…

The daily life of a college student can be demanding, between classes, homework, extra-curricular activities, and all the tasks of daily living. “Sometimes students just need a place to breathe,” shares Jennifer “Jen” Little, M.A., Campus Minister for Student Formation. “I want Campus Ministry to be a space where students feel safe to ask questions,…

EUGENE, Ore. – Earlier this month, Bushnell University celebrated the academic achievements and leadership of its students through a series of award ceremonies and college celebrations held across campus. These gatherings recognized graduating seniors and outstanding students from academic programs as they prepare to step confidently into their individual callings beyond Bushnell. Among the honors…

EUGENE, Ore. – Two graduates of Bushnell University’s Class of 2026 were awarded the University’s most prestigious student awards during its Spring 2026 Commencement ceremony. The Dr. Kendall E. Burke Award, the University’s highest honor, was presented to Annika Poet, a Song Nai Rhee Honors Program scholar who graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor…

PHOTO GALLERY | VIDEO STREAM EUGENE, Ore.  – The 2026 Iggy Awards took place on Wednesday night as the Bushnell Athletic department honored the best of the best achievements of their 17 teams and 320 student-athletes. It was a special formal event, celebrating 20 years of the Iggy Awards, and 20 years for Bushnell as members…

Associate Athletic Director Sarah Freeman has spent nearly two decades shaping the experience of student-athletes at Bushnell University.  She occupies a vital role at the intersection of leadership, mentorship, and student support, helping ensure that athletics at Bushnell is committed not only to competitive success, but to the growth and character of its students. Freeman’s…

NAIA NATIONAL FIELD ATHLETE OF THE WEEK EUGENE, Ore.  – For the second time in his career, Junior Kaleo Wellman has been as named NAIA Field Athlete of the Week as announced by the national office on Thursday. Wellman won the Long Jump at Oregon State University’s Pacific Northwest Invitational, earning an NAIA “A” Qualification standard and…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University student-athletes have delivered another strong season of competition and achievement. From postseason success on the hardwood to record-breaking performances on the track, the Beacons continued to excel both athletically and academically. The season was highlighted by three Cascade Collegiate Conference (CCC) Players of the Week, three All-Conference honorees, and continued…

Guided by a conviction that formation happens in the ordinary rhythms of daily life, Jonathan Kurtz now helps shape the residential experience at Bushnell University. As the director of residence life and student services, Kurtz occupies a distinctive space at the intersection of mentorship, leadership development, and community care. In overseeing residence life, student leadership, campus dining, and security, he walks closely with…