Student Life

Bushnell Celebrates Annual Embrace the Community Day

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University marked its 17th annual Embrace the Community Day last week, as hundreds of students, faculty, and staff stepped up to serve at more than 20 nonprofit and community sites across Eugene and Springfield. What began years ago as the vision of a Bushnell student has grown into a signature tradition…

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Staff Spotlights: Paul Wright ’01, M.A

Creating opportunities for students to connect, grow, and discover their purpose is the driving passion behind Paul Wright’s work at Bushnell University. An alumnus with a Bachelor of Science in Communications, Wright was a member on two consecutive NSCAA National Championship basketball teams in 1997–98 and 1998–99, both of which were inducted into the Bushnell…

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School of Character Featured on CCC Podcast

CORVALLIS, Ore. – In the latest edition of the CCC Podcast: Cascade Connects, Commissioner Rob Cashell talks with Bushnell University’s Athletic Director Corey Anderson along with Associate Athletic Director and Senior Women Leader Sarah Freeman. Bushnell has long been committed to upholding strong values both on and off the field, and that dedication was honored in a big way this…

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Bushnell Named NAIA School of Character

PHOTO GALLERY |  | NAIA RELEASE VIDEO REVEAL | CHAPEL SERVICE VIDEO NEWS COVERAGE: LIVE COVERAGE EUGENE, Ore. – During a special Champions of Character Celebratory Chapel on Tuesday, Bushnell University was announced as the 2024-2025 NAIA School of Character, announced by representatives of the NAIA. Bushnell was honoring other 2024-2025 award recipients, and were also honored by Cascade Collegiate Conference Commissioner…

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Track & Field Named 2025 NAIA Team of Character

NAIA National Awards Day Coverage EUGENE, Ore.  – As a part of the NAIA National Awards Day, the Bushnell men’s track & field team was honored as the 2024-2025 Bruce Brown CCA Team of Character Award winner. The Conference Commissioners Association (CCA) Champion of Character Team Award is given annually to one men’s and one…

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Beacons Launch Service Efforts for 2025-2026

FALL SERVICE PHOTO GALLERY With the arrival of the fall semester at Bushnell University, and a new athletic and academic year, the Beacon Athletic department has set the tone for a strong Tri-Athlete focus in 2025-2026 with multiple endeavors related to community service and character to start the year. At Bushnell, we uphold a commitment to…

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Bushnell Celebrates Grand Opening of Golf PDC at Pine Ridge

Ribbon Cutting Photo Gallery Springfield, OR – Bushnell University and Pine Ridge Golf Club celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the Bushnell Player Development Center on Tuesday. The event marked the official launch of a cutting edge indoor/outdoor golf facility set to redefine NAIA collegiate training in the Pacific Northwest. The event brought together community…

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Beacons Earn NAIA Champions of Character Five-Star Gold Award

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University was among 12 Cascade Collegiate Conference institutions that were named Champions of Character® Five-Star Award winners for 2024-25, announced by the NAIA on Tuesday. In addition, the Cascade Collegiate Conference was named a Five-Star Conference. Bushnell University has now been selected for 11 straight years of the current structure. Bushnell…

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Bushnell Beacons: Top 10 Stories of 2024-2025

#10: Men’s Basketball Claims First-Ever Win in Lewiston The Bushnell men’s basketball picked up their first-ever win in Lewiston, Idaho on Friday, January 10, knocking off No. 15-ranked Lewis-Clark State, 89-78 in Cascade Collegiate Conference action.   Read More #9: Beacons Continue to Lead in the Classroom Bushnell University continues to be a destination small…

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Beacons Lead Nation in Honors Court Selections

2024-2025 NABC Honors Court KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced the recipients of the 2024-25 NABC Team Academic Excellence Awards and NABC Honors Court on Thursday, representing achievement in the classroom by men’s college basketball teams and individual players. Bushnell was selected as one of nearly 400 programs to receive…

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