Beacon Magazine: Our Greatest Cloud of Witnesses

130 Years of Wisdom, Faith, and Service Excerpts from President Womack’s Address at the 130th Convocation Chapel, August 26, 2025 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked…

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Catching up with Everyone Village

EUGENE, Ore. — From its beginnings in 2021 through it continuing plans for the future, Everyone Village has been guided by God’s plan. Village founder and Executive Director Gabe Piechowicz ’19 highlights that “God is opening doors I didn’t even know I was looking for.” These words, shared years ago, still resonate today, as Everyone…

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History Made with Shutout Victory

EUGENE, Ore.  – 15 years to the day after their last win against Corban University, the Bushnell men’s soccer team shutout their Willamette Valley rivals 2-0, and earned their school-record ninth win of the season in the process. The Beacons (9-3-2, 3-3-2 CCC) out-shot Corban (4-7-2, 2-4-2) 14-5 in the game and allowed just one…

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Bushnell Keeps Streak Alive, Ends Another

EUGENE, Ore.  – For the first time in school history, the Bushnell women’s soccer team has won five straight contests, and for the first time have won six Cascade Conference matches in a season as they came from behind to defeat Corban University on Thursday night, 2-1. The win was also Bushnell’s first victory over…

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Beacons Topple No. 4 Corban Behind 14 Blocks

EUGENE, Ore. – The Bushnell volleyball team picked up their biggest conference win in program history on Wednesday night, toppling the NAIA’s No. 4-ranked Corban University at home in five sets, 25-21, 19-25, 25-27, 25-16, 15-13. This Warrior squad was the highest ranked opponent the Beacons had ever defeated, and it was Bushnell’s first over…

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Faculty Features: Tammy Bovee, M.S.

For assistant professor Tammy Bovee, joining Bushnell’s faculty wasn’t a coincidence — it was one of those “God things” that turned unexpected circumstances into a calling. After writing her faith statement in a McDonald’s parking lot and spending an extra night in a motel room near Disneyland, she completed a phone interview and was later…

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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 University School of Nursing Ranked Best Program in Oregon

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University’s School of Nursing has been ranked the No. 1 nursing program in Oregon for 2026 by RegisteredNursing.org in its 10th annual statewide rankings. This recognition highlights the University’s commitment to preparing nurses who are academically excellent, ethically grounded, and dedicated to compassionate, person-centered care.  “This is a prestigious honor because…

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