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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 […]
NCU Resumes Classes Monday, March 30
Northwest Christian University’s (NCU) students and faculty begin classes on Monday, March 30, 2020. All undergraduate and graduate classes...
A Message from Dr. Womack
Dear Beacons, As many of you know, Oregon Governor Kate Brown issued an Executive Order Monday morning telling Oregonians...
Spring Performances Cancelled
Northwest Christian University has cancelled all Spring performances including the Night of Jazz, on April 14th and Godspell on April 24th and April 25th,...
Update on COVID-19
We continue to monitor activities concerning COVID-19, known as the coronavirus. There are currently no coronavirus cases reported in...
Northwest Christian University Transitions to Bushnell University
Northwest Christian University’s Board of Trustees have announced the University will officially change its name to Bushnell University on...
Update on NCU Summer 2020 Mission Trips:
As you can probably guess, we have been processing our annual mission teams and the current outbreak of the...
Ogden’s BlueChip Column Features SHINE
Creating space for reflection and connection. As published in The Register Guard on March 3, 2020. One year ago, early on...
How NCU is Responding to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
NCU Community, By now, you no doubt have heard news about the coronavirus called COVID-19. I wanted to pass...
NCU Teacher Education Programs Reaccredited and Receive Commendations
Northwest Christian University successfully completed the rigorous process through TSPC (Teacher Standards and Practices Commission) to renew their accreditation...
Henton Wins Bash-Whisler Bible Reading Contest
Ariana Henton, a senior majoring in Christian Worship with a music focus won the 2020 Bash-Whisler Bible Reading Contest...
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@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?
Flashback to ETC Day 2026 from last week!
Joining together for an afternoon of service, our Beacons supported more than 30 nonprofits, businesses, and churches throughout Eugene and Springfield. Embrace the Community Day gives us an opportunity to collectively pause as a university and connect with our community, while reminding us that serving others isn’t meant for just one day, but every day as Christ did.
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