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Bushnell University Receives $250,000 Grant to Expand Rural Healthcare Access
EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University is committed to improving the health and wellness of the Lane County region. To help fulfill that commitment, Bushnell has been awarded a $250,000 grant […]
Bushnell University Launches Center for Calling and Community
EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University is excited to announce the creation of the Center for Calling and Community, a...
Internship Insights: Alyssa Unruh
EUGENE, Ore. – Alyssa Unruh, an Interdisciplinary Studies major entering her senior year at Bushnell University, spent her spring...
Faculty Features: Dr. Lynn Jacobson
Dr. Lynn Jacobson, an adjunct professor in Bushnell University’s College of Theology, Arts, and Sciences, brings a wealth of...
Bushnell Professor Launches Podcast Exploring the Bible
EUGENE, Ore. – Dr. Melisa Ortiz Berry, an adjunct professor in the College of Theology, Arts and Sciences at...
Bushnell University Announces Becoming Beloved Community Spring ’25 Symposium: Excavating Culture
Bushnell University announces the upcoming Becoming Beloved Community Spring ’25 Symposium: Excavating Culture, featuring esteemed speakers Dr. Marcus “Goodie”...
Walking by Faith and Embracing the Unknown
Dustin Hinkle ’07 is the lead pastor at River of Life Church in Hastings, MN. He brings a wealth...
Integrating Ministry with Business Leadership
Sierra Wilis ’13 currently serves as the Vice President of Operations for Oregon Driver Education Center (ODEC) and as...
Bushnell University Launches MA in Theology and Culture
EUGENE, Ore. — Bushnell University is excited to announce the launch of its new Master of Arts in Theology...
Committed to Serving with Heart and Purpose
Weston Edmonds, a 2008 graduate of Bushnell University (formerly Northwest Christian College), has dedicated his life to serving others...
Internship Insights: Sophia Choat and Justin Heintz
EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University graduates Sophia Choat ‘24 and Justin Heintz ‘24 completed their spring internships at Westside...
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Bringing our whole campus community together for Convocation Chapel with worship and words of encouragement as we begin a new academic year at Bushnell!
Yesterday, we welcomed a new cohort of more than 30 nursing students to our ABSN program for their first day of classes! We love seeing so many Beacons entering the healthcare field to serve their communities.
Bushnell is back – First Day Pics! 📸
Welcome back, Beacons!
You can see the full gallery of First Day Pics 2026 on our Bushnell University Pixieset! Click the link in our bio for our photo gallery and download photos.
Getting our newest Beacons familiar with an important part of the Bushnell mission: service. 🤝
Students served at locations throughout our local community, working together and getting some experience serving as a Beacon.
Keeping it cool at Orientation with time rafting on the McKenzie River and water games in the Quad! 🌊☀️
Starting day two of Orientation with pancakes and new connections! 🥞
Our new Beacons spent the morning getting to know Bushnell professors in their academic area of interest, asking questions, and building relationships that will carry into the year ahead.
Closing out the first day of Orientation by connecting our newest Beacons to the Bushnell community through the President’s Dinner, prayer over our students, and Twining of the Ivy — our annual tradition symbolizing our shared unity in Christ and the beginning of a new chapter together.
We’re grateful for all the families who joined us today, and we can’t wait to see our new Beacons continue building connections and finding their place at Bushnell throughout the rest of Orientation!
Our newest Beacons experienced the joy of our Bushnell community through worship and encouragement at Orientation Kick-Off 🙌
Check out their big class photo! 📸
Welcome to Bushnell University, new Beacons! 💙💛
Students and families are arriving on campus, getting settled in, and beginning their first full day of New Student Orientation!
Our Orientation Team is ready to welcome our newest Beacons!
Tomorrow, they’ll be here to guide and support our new students and their families as they join us on campus for New Student Orientation. We can`t wait to welcome you to Bushnell! 💙💛 #WeAreBushnell
Bushnell leadership is preparing for the year ahead!
Last week, our student leaders and faculty gathered for their respective retreats, creating space for connection, collaboration, and prayer as they prepare to serve and lead our campus community this academic year.
We’re grateful for their dedication and excited to see what’s ahead for Bushnell!
Thank you to everyone who joined us today for our 32nd Annual Beacon Classic Golf Tournament at beautiful @pineridgegolfor! We are very grateful for your continued support of Bushnell University`s mission of wisdom, faith, and service.
A special thank you to all of our corporate sponsors and volunteers for making this event possible.
We are thrilled to continue to develop our Golf Player Development Center at Pine Ridge as the home for our men`s and women`s Golf teams. If you are interested in supporting the incredible project, please contact the University Advancement office at 541-684-7318 or email advancement@bushnell.edu to learn more.
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