First Bushnell Student Tests Positive for COVID-19

EUGENE, Ore. —- (Oct. 8, 2020)— A Bushnell University student who lives off campus has tested positive for COVID-19 and has been in quarantine since Sept. 29, 2020, after informing University officials that they were exposed to a person who later reported testing positive for the virus. The student’s positive COVID-19 test was confirmed on…

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Bushnell University Leads Nation in Phillips Scholars

Bushnell University has joined Texas Christian University (TCU) with more students than any other college or university in the nation related to the Christian Church (Disciple of Christ) to receive the prestigious Phillips University Legacy Scholarship and Leadership Development. Bushnell University and TCU each have five students receiving the scholarship this academic school year that…

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Bushnell University Students Set to Arrive on Campus Aug. 20

When students arrive at Bushnell University on Thursday, Aug, 20, they will be among the first university and college students in Oregon to return to campus. Over the following three days, Bushnell students will be moving into university housing and preparing for face to face classes with their professors and peers starting Monday, Aug. 24….

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A Message From President Womack

On the eve of graduation, you are invited to watch and listen to a message from President Womack concerning the University’s pledge to do more to express genuine love for all in our community, especially right now for our black students, faculty, staff, trustees, and friends.

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NCU Virtual Graduation is Sat., June 6

Northwest Christian University’s (NCU) Spring 2020 Commencement is via YouTube Premieres at 10 AM, on Sat., June 6, 2020. Graduates and their families will hear commencement speakers and special awards will be acknowledged. Each graduate’s name will be called and the University’s Board of Trustees will confer bachelor’s and master’s degrees. “We are committed to…

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“If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.”

“If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.”  1 Corinthians 12:26 NIV In the week we prepare to celebrate our most recent class of graduates, we are profoundly aware that we send them into a world of deep wounds and grave suffering.  At this…

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NCU Announces Graduation Date and On Campus Semester Start

Northwest Christian University’s (NCU) Spring 2020 Commencement is Sat., June 6, 2020, at 10 AM via YouTube Premiere. All Spring 2020 graduates are also encouraged to participate in the Fall Commencement tentatively scheduled for the Morse Center on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. “These unprecedented times require unique commencement opportunities for NCU’s graduating seniors and graduate students…

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Supporting Mental Health

By Mindi Barta, clinic manager and instructor, CHMC Proud to be a Beacon NCU’s Mental Health Clinic helps distinguish our Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) graduate program apart from other similar programs. Not only does the Clinic provide mental health services to students and community members, the Clinic also provides our CMHC students field experience…

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Spiritual Life Has No Walls or Boundaries

By Jennifer Little, coordinator of campus ministry & Troy Dean, campus pastor Campus Ministry teams have worked hard to provide opportunities for the core NCU priority or catalyzing spiritual engagement and personal transformation during this unique season. Multiple chapels are available online each week, with hopes to showcase guest speakers and student preachers. Chapel requirements…

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Campus Life in the COVID-19 Era

By Princess Fox, Director of Student Programs and Greg Brock, Dean of Students and Director of Residential Life Proximity, physical presence, and shared experiences are the core of community — the definitive pillar of Northwest Christian University.  The past few weeks have challenged every effort to foster community as our students scatter all over the…

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