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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 […]
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...
Bushnell University Reaches Record Undergraduate Enrollment
EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University began the fall 2026 term with a record 603 undergraduate students, the largest undergraduate...
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...
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...
Dr. Stephen Andes Presents at Roman Symposium
EUGENE, Ore. — Over the summer, Bushnell University professor Stephen Andes attended an academic symposium at the University of Notre Dame Rome, located next...
Extending Vocational Discernment into the Online Classroom
With support from the Council of Independent Colleges and the Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education, Bushnell University used...
History Repeats as Beacons Sweep No. 4 Corban
EUGENE, Ore. – For the second straight season, Corban University walked into Bushnell as the No. 4-ranked team in...
Blessing of the Hands Honors Bushnell Nursing Graduates
EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University’s School of Nursing recently celebrated graduates with a Blessing of the Hands ceremony. The cherished tradition marks an...
Bushnell University Welcomes Healthcare Leader Rhonda Busek
EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University is pleased to welcome veteran Oregon healthcare leader Rhonda Busek, MBA, as associate dean of the College...
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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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