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  • Bushnell University Winter Commencement is just two weeks away! 🎓 We will be celebrating our graduating Beacons on Friday, December 12, in the Morse Center. A livestream of the ceremony will be available at live.bushnell.edu. See more details for Bushnell University Commencement ceremonies at by clicking the link in our bio! We hope to see you there!
    1 day ago
  • We've had a big year, and we have a lot to be thankful for! From celebrating 130 years of God’s faithfulness, to welcoming our newest Beacons at Orientation, to reopening Goodrich Hall, to being honored as the NAIA National School of Character, and much, much more, this year has reminded us just how deeply God provides. Happy Thanksgiving from Bushnell University!
    2 days ago
  • Turkey is a Thanksgiving staple for many, but is heating it last minute in the microwave a valid option? 🍗 Watch as our Coordinator for Marketing, Nick, seeks out answers from trustworthy individuals around campus and encounters some confused, concerned, and comical responses. Note: We strongly encourage not putting whole turkeys or tin foil into microwave appliances. Stay safe!
    3 days ago
  • Our students have a lot on their minds in these last few weeks of the fall semester. 🧠 While their brains are filled with finals prep, we took a moment to check in and see if they still remember this important biology fact!
    4 days ago
  • Day in the Life Spotlight: Charlie Box! 💡   From class lectures to morning runs, follow Charlie @boxxiepoo as he pursues excellence in both academics and athletics as a Bushnell student athlete.
    1 week ago
  • From Songwriters' Showcase to Spotify release, our Beacons have created a brand-new music EP! 💿🎶 In a collaboration between our Director of Student Life, Paul Wright, the School of Music & Performing Arts, and our talented Beacons, an original songwriting contest was held last year. The winning students were given the opportunity to record their original songs for a Bushnell EP titled “Be a Beacon”! Thank you to our amazing students and everyone involved in creating this fun project! You can listen now on Spotify, Apple Music, and iTunes by searching for Bushnell University as the artist!
    1 week ago
  • So much of campus life happens in the small moments, so we are mic’ing up our Bushnell community! Introducing 🗣️ “Mic’d Up Beacs!”   To kick off the series, get a glimpse of an evening track practice with Gabe as he gets ready for the upcoming season in our first installment!
    1 week ago
  • Enjoying the present and taking in the last few views of fall on campus. 🍂 "This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." - Psalm 118:24
    2 weeks ago
Bushnell University Winter Commencement is just two weeks away! 🎓 We will be celebrating our graduating Beacons on Friday, December 12, in the Morse Center. A livestream of the ceremony will be available at live.bushnell.edu. See more details for Bushnell University Commencement ceremonies at by clicking the link in our bio! We hope to see you there!
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Bushnell University Winter Commencement is just two weeks away! 🎓 We will be celebrating our graduating Beacons on Friday, December 12, in the Morse Center. A livestream of the ceremony will be available at live.bushnell.edu. See more details for Bushnell University Commencement ceremonies at by clicking the link in our bio! We hope to see you there!
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We've had a big year, and we have a lot to be thankful for! From celebrating 130 years of God’s faithfulness, to welcoming our newest Beacons at Orientation, to reopening Goodrich Hall, to being honored as the NAIA National School of Character, and much, much more, this year has reminded us just how deeply God provides. Happy Thanksgiving from Bushnell University!
We've had a big year, and we have a lot to be thankful for! From celebrating 130 years of God’s faithfulness, to welcoming our newest Beacons at Orientation, to reopening Goodrich Hall, to being honored as the NAIA National School of Character, and much, much more, this year has reminded us just how deeply God provides. Happy Thanksgiving from Bushnell University!
We've had a big year, and we have a lot to be thankful for! From celebrating 130 years of God’s faithfulness, to welcoming our newest Beacons at Orientation, to reopening Goodrich Hall, to being honored as the NAIA National School of Character, and much, much more, this year has reminded us just how deeply God provides. Happy Thanksgiving from Bushnell University!
We've had a big year, and we have a lot to be thankful for! From celebrating 130 years of God’s faithfulness, to welcoming our newest Beacons at Orientation, to reopening Goodrich Hall, to being honored as the NAIA National School of Character, and much, much more, this year has reminded us just how deeply God provides. Happy Thanksgiving from Bushnell University!
We've had a big year, and we have a lot to be thankful for! From celebrating 130 years of God’s faithfulness, to welcoming our newest Beacons at Orientation, to reopening Goodrich Hall, to being honored as the NAIA National School of Character, and much, much more, this year has reminded us just how deeply God provides. Happy Thanksgiving from Bushnell University!
We've had a big year, and we have a lot to be thankful for! From celebrating 130 years of God’s faithfulness, to welcoming our newest Beacons at Orientation, to reopening Goodrich Hall, to being honored as the NAIA National School of Character, and much, much more, this year has reminded us just how deeply God provides. Happy Thanksgiving from Bushnell University!
We've had a big year, and we have a lot to be thankful for! From celebrating 130 years of God’s faithfulness, to welcoming our newest Beacons at Orientation, to reopening Goodrich Hall, to being honored as the NAIA National School of Character, and much, much more, this year has reminded us just how deeply God provides. Happy Thanksgiving from Bushnell University!
We've had a big year, and we have a lot to be thankful for! From celebrating 130 years of God’s faithfulness, to welcoming our newest Beacons at Orientation, to reopening Goodrich Hall, to being honored as the NAIA National School of Character, and much, much more, this year has reminded us just how deeply God provides. Happy Thanksgiving from Bushnell University!
We've had a big year, and we have a lot to be thankful for! From celebrating 130 years of God’s faithfulness, to welcoming our newest Beacons at Orientation, to reopening Goodrich Hall, to being honored as the NAIA National School of Character, and much, much more, this year has reminded us just how deeply God provides. Happy Thanksgiving from Bushnell University!
We've had a big year, and we have a lot to be thankful for! From celebrating 130 years of God’s faithfulness, to welcoming our newest Beacons at Orientation, to reopening Goodrich Hall, to being honored as the NAIA National School of Character, and much, much more, this year has reminded us just how deeply God provides. Happy Thanksgiving from Bushnell University!
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We've had a big year, and we have a lot to be thankful for! From celebrating 130 years of God’s faithfulness, to welcoming our newest Beacons at Orientation, to reopening Goodrich Hall, to being honored as the NAIA National School of Character, and much, much more, this year has reminded us just how deeply God provides. Happy Thanksgiving from Bushnell University!
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Turkey is a Thanksgiving staple for many, but is heating it last minute in the microwave a valid option? 🍗 Watch as our Coordinator for Marketing, Nick, seeks out answers from trustworthy individuals around campus and encounters some confused, concerned, and comical responses. Note: We strongly encourage not putting whole turkeys or tin foil into microwave appliances. Stay safe!
3 days ago
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3/8
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Our students have a lot on their minds in these last few weeks of the fall semester. 🧠 While their brains are filled with finals prep, we took a moment to check in and see if they still remember this important biology fact!
4 days ago
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Day in the Life Spotlight: Charlie Box! 💡   From class lectures to morning runs, follow Charlie @boxxiepoo as he pursues excellence in both academics and athletics as a Bushnell student athlete.
1 week ago
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5/8
From Songwriters' Showcase to Spotify release, our Beacons have created a brand-new music EP! 💿🎶 In a collaboration between our Director of Student Life, Paul Wright, the School of Music & Performing Arts, and our talented Beacons, an original songwriting contest was held last year. The winning students were given the opportunity to record their original songs for a Bushnell EP titled “Be a Beacon”! Thank you to our amazing students and everyone involved in creating this fun project! You can listen now on Spotify, Apple Music, and iTunes by searching for Bushnell University as the artist!
From Songwriters' Showcase to Spotify release, our Beacons have created a brand-new music EP! 💿🎶 In a collaboration between our Director of Student Life, Paul Wright, the School of Music & Performing Arts, and our talented Beacons, an original songwriting contest was held last year. The winning students were given the opportunity to record their original songs for a Bushnell EP titled “Be a Beacon”! Thank you to our amazing students and everyone involved in creating this fun project! You can listen now on Spotify, Apple Music, and iTunes by searching for Bushnell University as the artist!
From Songwriters' Showcase to Spotify release, our Beacons have created a brand-new music EP! 💿🎶 In a collaboration between our Director of Student Life, Paul Wright, the School of Music & Performing Arts, and our talented Beacons, an original songwriting contest was held last year. The winning students were given the opportunity to record their original songs for a Bushnell EP titled “Be a Beacon”! Thank you to our amazing students and everyone involved in creating this fun project! You can listen now on Spotify, Apple Music, and iTunes by searching for Bushnell University as the artist!
From Songwriters' Showcase to Spotify release, our Beacons have created a brand-new music EP! 💿🎶 In a collaboration between our Director of Student Life, Paul Wright, the School of Music & Performing Arts, and our talented Beacons, an original songwriting contest was held last year. The winning students were given the opportunity to record their original songs for a Bushnell EP titled “Be a Beacon”! Thank you to our amazing students and everyone involved in creating this fun project! You can listen now on Spotify, Apple Music, and iTunes by searching for Bushnell University as the artist!
From Songwriters' Showcase to Spotify release, our Beacons have created a brand-new music EP! 💿🎶 In a collaboration between our Director of Student Life, Paul Wright, the School of Music & Performing Arts, and our talented Beacons, an original songwriting contest was held last year. The winning students were given the opportunity to record their original songs for a Bushnell EP titled “Be a Beacon”! Thank you to our amazing students and everyone involved in creating this fun project! You can listen now on Spotify, Apple Music, and iTunes by searching for Bushnell University as the artist!
From Songwriters' Showcase to Spotify release, our Beacons have created a brand-new music EP! 💿🎶 In a collaboration between our Director of Student Life, Paul Wright, the School of Music & Performing Arts, and our talented Beacons, an original songwriting contest was held last year. The winning students were given the opportunity to record their original songs for a Bushnell EP titled “Be a Beacon”! Thank you to our amazing students and everyone involved in creating this fun project! You can listen now on Spotify, Apple Music, and iTunes by searching for Bushnell University as the artist!
From Songwriters' Showcase to Spotify release, our Beacons have created a brand-new music EP! 💿🎶 In a collaboration between our Director of Student Life, Paul Wright, the School of Music & Performing Arts, and our talented Beacons, an original songwriting contest was held last year. The winning students were given the opportunity to record their original songs for a Bushnell EP titled “Be a Beacon”! Thank you to our amazing students and everyone involved in creating this fun project! You can listen now on Spotify, Apple Music, and iTunes by searching for Bushnell University as the artist!
@bushnelluniversity
@bushnelluniversity
•
Follow
From Songwriters' Showcase to Spotify release, our Beacons have created a brand-new music EP! 💿🎶 In a collaboration between our Director of Student Life, Paul Wright, the School of Music & Performing Arts, and our talented Beacons, an original songwriting contest was held last year. The winning students were given the opportunity to record their original songs for a Bushnell EP titled “Be a Beacon”! Thank you to our amazing students and everyone involved in creating this fun project! You can listen now on Spotify, Apple Music, and iTunes by searching for Bushnell University as the artist!
1 week ago
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So much of campus life happens in the small moments, so we are mic’ing up our Bushnell community! Introducing 🗣️ “Mic’d Up Beacs!”   To kick off the series, get a glimpse of an evening track practice with Gabe as he gets ready for the upcoming season in our first installment!
1 week ago
View on Instagram |
7/8
Enjoying the present and taking in the last few views of fall on campus. 🍂 "This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." - Psalm 118:24
Enjoying the present and taking in the last few views of fall on campus. 🍂 "This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." - Psalm 118:24
Enjoying the present and taking in the last few views of fall on campus. 🍂 "This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." - Psalm 118:24
Enjoying the present and taking in the last few views of fall on campus. 🍂 "This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." - Psalm 118:24
Enjoying the present and taking in the last few views of fall on campus. 🍂 "This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." - Psalm 118:24
Enjoying the present and taking in the last few views of fall on campus. 🍂 "This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." - Psalm 118:24
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Enjoying the present and taking in the last few views of fall on campus. 🍂 "This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." - Psalm 118:24
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Beacon Points of Pride

100%
Field Experience
  • Every traditional undergraduate student graduates with at least 135 hours of field experience.
Career Growth

15:1

Ratio
  • Bushnell boasts a 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio to provide an enriched learning environment.
View Faculty

99%

Affordability
  • 99% of traditional undergraduate students receive some form of financial aid.
Financial Aid

77%

On-Campus
  • 77% of Bushnell University’s first-year students live on campus as undergraduates.
Residence Life

31%

1st Generation
  • 31% of the incoming class (including transfers) are first-generation college students.
Parents

10

Consecutive Years
  • Bushnell Athletics has won the Cascade Collegiate Conference President’s Cup for Academic Excellence 10 times.
Beacons

10000+

Volunteer Hours
  • 10000+ hours of community service given by Bushnell students, faculty and staff annually.
Our Mission

85%

Beyond Class
  • 85% of students’ time happens outside of the classroom. Enjoy our campus experience.
Student Life

Beacon Points of Pride

100%

Field Experience

All traditional undergrad students graduate with at least 135 hours of field experience.

Career Development

99%

Affordable

99% of traditional undergraduate students receive some form of financial aid.

Financial Aid

130 Years of Wisdom, Faith, and Service

We are grateful that for over thirteen decades this University has committed to creating transformational educational experiences for our students. Would you consider giving $130 in honor of our 130 year legacy?

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FOUNDERS DAY

Saturday, October 18, 2025

The President & Board of Trustees of Bushnell University invite all students, parents, alumni, friends, faculty, and staff to join them in our celebration of 130 Years of Wisdom, Faith, and Service.

6:30 – 7 PM: Hors d’oeuvres & dessert reception

7 – 8:30 PM: Program to include a fall mini-concert and special presidential address

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