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…
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Men’s Track & Field Named 2025 CCC Team of Character
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….
Bushnell ATC’s Named Athletic Training Staff of the Year
CORVALLIS, Ore. – The Bushnell University athletic training staff was recognized as the 2024-25 Cascade Collegiate Conference Athletic Training Staff of the Year, announced by the conference office. The CCC Association of Student Athletes (ASA) representatives voted on the top athletic training staff in the conference, with the BU staff receiving the honor. “Congratulations to our…
End of the Year Honors for Bushnell University Students
PHOTO GALLERY EUGENE, Ore. – Earlier this month at Honors Convocation, Bushnell University celebrated the academic achievements of its students in a meaningful gathering held in the Morse Center. The annual event, which included the symbolic Cutting of the Ivy tradition, brought the campus community together to honor graduating seniors as they prepare to flourish…
Bushnell University Honors Two Students at Commencement
EUGENE, Ore. – Two graduates of Bushnell University’s Class of 2025 were awarded the University’s most prestigious student awards during its Spring 2025 Commencement ceremony. The Dr. Kendall E. Burke Award, the University’s highest honor, was presented to Matthew Wilhite, who graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. The recipient…
Beacons Celebrate 2024-2025 Season at the Iggy Awards
PHOTO GALLERY EUGENE, Ore. – The 2025 Iggy Awards took place on Wednesday night as the Bushnell Athletic department honored the best of the best achievements of their 17 teams and 300 student-athletes. Award Winners included: Perseverance Award: Alexa Perez, Softball Perseverance Award: Liv Tjoelker, Women’s Basketball Legacy Award: Libby Mathis, Women’s Basketball Legacy Award: Jordan Wilson, Baseball Female…
Bushnell Athletic Fund Golf Tournament
REGISTER HERE Join us for the first annual Bushnell Athletic Fund Golf Tournament. The format of the tournament is an 18-hole, two-player scramble. Registration is $150 per individual and includes green fees, a cart, range balls, a BBQ lunch and purse prizes and giveaways. An active USGA/GHIN handicap is required for net purse prizes. “We are…
Staff Spotlights: Corey Anderson
From a young coach shooting free throws in the gym to leading Bushnell University’s athletic department into a new era, Corey Anderson’s journey in sports has been highly impactful. Serving as the Athletic Director at Bushnell since 2005, Anderson has overseen a period of remarkable growth for the Beacons, expanding from just four teams to…
Winter of Achievements for Bushnell Athletics
EUGENE, Ore. – This winter, Bushnell University athletes delivered memorable performances across multiple sports. From key victories on the court to strong showings on the track, the Beacons continued to showcase their talents both in competition and in the classroom. The winter season was highlighted by five Cascade Collegiate Conference (CCC) Players of the Week,…
Wellman Named NAIA Field Athlete of the Week
NAIA Men’s Outdoor Track & Field Athletes of the Week (March 12) KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kaleo Wellman has been named the NAIA Men’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week. Just a week removed from claiming a runner-up finish at the NAIA Indoor National Championship, and earning All-American honors, Wellman landed a “B” qualifying mark for Outdoor,…