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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 Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling […]
Faculty Research, Presentations, and Awards
Melisa Ortiz Berry, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of History and World Christianity, completed a Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning...
A Pair of Beacons Earn NAIA Academic All-America Honors
EUGENE, Ore. – Two Beacons received NAIA Academic All-America Honors. Senior Rebecca Kuskie capped off an outstanding career...
Oregon Higher Education Association’s Joint Statement on Legislature’s Commitment to Invest in the Oregon Opportunity Grant
TUALATIN, OR – Oregon’s three higher education organizations, the Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges and Universities (The Alliance), the...
The Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges and Universities’ Applauds $100 Million Increase to Oregon Opportunity Grant
News Release from Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges and Universities TUALATIN, OR – On behalf of the more than...
Bushnell Students Shine in Accounting with Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants Recognition
EUGENE, Ore. – The School of Business, Leadership, and Technology (SBLT) at Bushnell University is proud to announce the...
36 Beacons Named to Academic All-District Teams for 2022-23
EUGENE, Ore. – 36 Beacons were honored as members of the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Teams throughout the...
Most Tenured Professor Retires After 29 Years of Service
EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University bids farewell to Dr. Mick Bollenbaugh its most tenured full-time employee, as he retires...
Karen Head’s 27-Year Legacy at Bushnell University
EUGENE, Ore. – After 27 years of dedicated service, Karen Head officially retired from her position as the Public...
Beacons Compete at NAIA Track & Field National Championships
MARIAN, Ind. – A record-setting season came to a close for freshman Nathan Fields on Friday at the NAIA...
$3.5B Impact: Oregon’s Independent Colleges and Universities
EUGENE, OR – The annual economic impact to the state of Oregon from the Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges &...
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Last week we asked and you answered how you survive midterms as we hit the halfway point of our fall semester.
And the answer is clear: prayer, studying with support, and maybe just a bit of caffeine! ☕️
@bushnellstudentlife Student Programs hosting our own Womack Hall block party with pickle ball, mini donuts, and more at last week’s Beacon Night!
Beacons take the big screen! 📺🎶
Beacon Madness 2026 was an incredible night of performances from our athletic teams as they synced their dance routines to movie soundtracks.
Taking a look at our Beacons’ backwards running forms… or maybe it was forwards? 🏃♀️🏃
Bushnell University is embarking on the most significant expansion efforts in its 131 years. Our Board of Trustees and President invite you to join us on Saturday, October 24, 2026, 7 PM at Venue 252 as we celebrate our past and present our vision for the future.
You can RSVP for FREE by Thursday, October 15 for the event through contacting our Advancement Office or givebutter.com/founders-day-celebration-2026
Attire: Business Casual or Beacon Blue & Gold
We encourage alumni, community members, civic leaders, parents, students, faculty, and staff to attend this hosted dessert reception featuring music, special guests, and an inspirational address from President Joseph Womack.
We hope to see you there!
Enjoying making connections and showing off Bushnell to students and their families on our first fall Preview Day of 2026!
🍂🎃☕️ Fall favorites, but make it cinematic.
Check out our dueling dorms at this year’s Dorm Wars! 🆚
Beacons battled it out to see which residence hall is the best on Bushnell University campus!
Missions Week was filled with meaningful connections and stories as we welcomed several organizations serving around the world and heard from our own Beacons about their experiences serving abroad this summer!
🍦 Post-game Dairy Queen with our Beacons! #foodjitsu
Catch a glimpse of what your life could be like at Bushnell University by attending our Fall Beacon Preview Days! 🍂
Join us on campus on either Friday, October 9 or Saturday, November 7 to tour our campus in the heart of Eugene, OR, hear from current students about Bushnell community, and enjoy lunch as you connect with our faculty and staff.
Register today at bushnell.edu/visit or click the link in our bio to save your spot!
Seeing if our Admissions team members understand the assignment to copy some meme reaction images. Did they get a passing grade?
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