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Bushnell Launches $36M Capital Campaign with Largest Single Local Corporate Foundation Gift in Their History 

EUGENE, Ore. – On Saturday, October 24, Bushnell University launched its Venture Further $36M campaign with more than $11M already committed, including the largest one-time corporate foundation gift in their […]

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NAIA Schools Vote for Fifth Year of Eligibility

Bushnell University Gives Enthusiastic Endorsement in Expanding Collegiate Athletics Landscape KANSAS CITY, Mo.– In a landmark decision this week,...

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Bushnell Partners in Oregon Transfer Pathway Initiative

For students looking to transfer from community college to one of Oregon’s private, nonprofit colleges and universities, the process...

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Bushnell Launches $36M Capital Campaign with Largest Single Local Corporate Foundation Gift in Their History 

EUGENE, Ore. – On Saturday, October 24, Bushnell University launched its Venture Further $36M campaign with more than $11M...

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Fall Sports Place 45 on Academic All-CCC Team

Fall 2026 U.S. Bank Academic All-Conference EUGENE, Ore. – The Cascade Collegiate Conference announced the student-athletes who earned U.S....

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Beacons Beat Corban for First Tourney Win in Five Years

RESULTS BLUE RIVER, Ore. – Trailing Corban University by three shots after a rough first round at the Eugene...

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Andersen Takes on Lane County Accessibility Leadership Role

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University accessibility coordinator and instructional designer Melissa “Missy” Andersen is extending her work supporting individuals with disabilities...

Bushnell Counseling Programs Highly Rated in Oregon 

EUGENE, Ore. — Bushnell University has been ranked No. 4 in Oregon in CounselingPsychology.org’s 2027 counseling-related program rankings, with the University’s...

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Bushnell University Reaches Record Undergraduate Enrollment

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University began the fall 2026 term with a record 603 undergraduate students, the largest undergraduate...

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Bushnell Serves Community During 18th Annual ETC Day

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University recently continued one of its signature fall traditions with the 18th annual Embrace the...

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Women’s Golf Leads NAIA Scholar Team Honors

COMPLETE LIST OF NAIA SCHOLAR-TEAMS EUGENE, Ore. – With the highest single-team GPA recorded in school history, the Bushnell Women’s...

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Internship Insights: Jah’Lin Green
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Today, on Veterans Day, we pause to honor and express our gratitude to all who have served our country. To the veterans and military-connected families among our Bushnell students, faculty, staff, and alumni, thank you for your service, sacrifice, and dedication.

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🎄🗣️ We got the real truth from our Beacons last week on when it is acceptable to put up a Christmas tree. The answers may surprise you!

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Our Venture Further celebration launch event was a great time connecting with friends of Bushnell and sharing our exciting vision of the future of our university. Watch the a recap of the event here!

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Bushnell University is excited to announce a new journey to transform our campus, our students, and our community: Venture Further.
 
On Saturday, October 24, we kicked off the new campaign with a celebration of our past and a presentation of our vision for the future as we seek to provide meaningful resources for the community in which we live and serve.

Venture Further: The Campaign for Bushnell University is built upon three pillars:

EXPAND the College of Health Professions – Equipping Bushnell graduates to live out the healing mission of Jesus as competent and compassionate caregivers.

ENHANCE the student experience – Transforming the student experience through campus expansion and supporting a thriving learning community.

EQUIP the next generation of leaders – Continuing Bushnell’s commitment to making higher education affordable and accessible to all students.

With an overall fundraising goal of $36 million, we are incredibly grateful to announce that Venture Further is launching with over $11 million already raised, made possible through the generous support of our alumni, friends, and university partners.
 
We look forward with excitement and gratitude to all that this next chapter will make possible for Bushnell University and the communities we serve!
 
Learn more and find ways to give on our dedicated Venture Further webpage: bushnell.edu/venturefurther/

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