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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 […]
24 Bushnell Graduates Inducted into Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society
EUGENE, Ore. – The School of Business, Leadership, and Technology at Bushnell University proudly inducted 24 graduates into the...
Exploring Distance Education
In this Bushnell University online student Q&A, we explore the inspiring journeys of students who have answered the call...
Beyond the Degree: Taylor Van Rysselberghe
Meet Taylor Van Rysselberghe, a recent graduate from Bushnell University, who earned his Master of Arts in Clinical Mental...
Bushnell Responds to the Growing Mental Health Crisis in Lane County
Oregon Health Authority awards grant to Bushnell University for students studying clinical mental health counseling Eugene, OR — Bushnell...
Bushnell University Nursing Continues Academic Excellence
EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University is pleased to announce that the August 2023 graduates of the Accelerated Bachelor of...
Inspiring Change in Business, Counseling, and Sports
In our Bushnell University graduate student Q&A series, we explore the inspiring journeys of students who have answered the...
Venture Forward Transforms Campus
EUGENE, Ore. – In October of 2021, Bushnell University launched an aggressive three-year, $14,000,000 Venture Forward campaign. Because of...
Bushnell Partners with PeaceHealth to Tackle Local RN Shortage
EUGENE, Ore. – In April 2023, the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) approved an enrollment expansion for Bushnell’s...
Empowering Young Minds at Springfield Safety Town
EUGENE, Ore. – In honor of her unwavering support and leadership of the Springfield Safety Town, Bushnell University recognizes...
Mindi Barta and Sarah Slater Receive 2023 President’s Award
EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University and its president, Dr. Joseph Womack, honored two outstanding individuals during the Commencement this...
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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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