Student Life

EUGENE, Ore. – The fall athletic season recently wrapped up at Bushnell University, and the Beacons have much to celebrate as they showcased their continual commitment to athletic and academic excellence while navigating the many responsibilities of being full-time student-athletes. The Beacons enjoyed a successful fall season, highlighted by 12 Cascade Collegiate Conference (CCC) Players…

EUGENE, Ore. – A major shift in the landscape of distance running is occurring in the NAIA, and Bushnell Head Coach Kyle Will is at the forefront, helping to shape the future of the Marathon and its place in the world of collegiate athletics. In 2021, the NAIA included the Marathon as an event within the men’s…

COMPLETE RESULTS COLUMBIA, Mo.  – Senior Kaitlin Cook ran her final collegiate event on Friday morning, capping her career with a new personal record at the NAIA Women’s Cross Country National Championship at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course. Cook took 16 seconds off of her previous best, running a 22:50.2 to break the 23-minute barrier for…

EUGENE, Ore. – Incredible opportunities continue to unfold for Student-Athlete Mental Health Coordinator Sam Silver, as she was recently named an Ambassador for the International University Sports Federation. In her new role, Silver will be part of the trainings and zoom meetings helping to build ideas as well as expectations for the next World Forum, taking…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University senior accounting major Jackson Gielish has been awarded the Oregon Society of CPAs (OSCPA) Educational Foundation Scholarship for 2024. Inspired by his parents and Bushnell accounting professor Shelly Hartzel, who holds an M.S.M., CPA, and CMA, Gielish is dedicated to becoming a CPA and helping clients navigate their business challenges. …

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University announces the acquisition of the 1000 Alder Street property, formerly the Sigma Phi Epsilon house. This milestone acquisition marks a significant step in the University’s ongoing efforts to expand the campus and enhance its students’ educational experience.  The property will serve as the location of the new John & Marilyn…

PHOTO GALLERY EUGENE, Ore.  –  Bushnell University Esports has recently partnered with the Eugene Family YMCA to offer an exciting Esports Program, focusing on teaching youth the fundamentals of becoming successful esports athletes. Held every Friday from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the Eugene Family YMCA, the program covers key aspects of competitive gaming, including…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University celebrated the 16th annual Embrace the Community (ETC) Day last week, drawing a record number of over 375 students, faculty, and staff who came together to volunteer at more than 20 sites across Eugene and Springfield. Originally started by a Bushnell student, this long-standing tradition continues to reflect the university’s…

COMPLETE LIST OF NAIA SCHOLAR-TEAMS EUGENE, Ore. – A new record of 16 Bushnell athletic teams have been selected as NAIA Scholar Teams, announced by the NAIA as part of National Awards Day this week. In addition, one team can claim their spot as an “Academic National Champion”. All 16 eligible Bushnell University teams have been…

Bushnell Students engaging with local children during Serve Day 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 2024-2025 with multiple endeavors related to community service and character to…