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Catching up with Everyone Village
Finding Purpose and Calling in Supporting the Unhoused
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Faculty Features: Tammy Bovee, M.S.
Helping Students Understand the Human Body and Serve Others
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University Partners with Organizations Across Eugene and Springfield
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Staff Spotlights:
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Bushnell's School of Nursing
Ranked Best Program in Oregon
Top Ranking Reflects Academic Excellence and Service-Driven Leadership
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Internship Insights: Abby Weston
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  • This week we had the privilege of welcoming Dr. Nijay Gupta, author, New Testament professor at Northern Seminary, and cohost of the Slow Theology podcast with our own Dr. AJ Swoboda, as part of our Becoming Beloved Community series! During his visit, Dr. Gupta discussed several topics in the context of pursing and contributing to a beloved community, from exploring the New Testament Church, navigating a world of noise and outrage, and the vital roles women played as leaders, teachers, and ministers in the early church. We are very grateful for Dr. Gupta’s time with us and the wisdom he shared as we continue our journey toward becoming a beloved community.
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  • Celebrating 130 years of our legacy of wisdom, faith, and service! Last weekend, we were joined by numerous students, families, alumni, friends, staff, and faculty as we celebrated our 130 year anniversary Founders Day event at Valley River Inn. We had a great time reflecting on our university, with a look into James Bushnell's life and legacy, giving worship and thanks to the Lord, celebrating the wrapping up of our Venture Forward campaign, and a look to the future with projects like the Duke Student Commons. Thank you for everyone that took time to celebrate with us!
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  • Ready to experience life as a Beacon? Receive a $1,000 visit scholarship when you join us for Bushnell Fall Preview Day on Nov. 7!   Sign up online through the Linktree in our bio or by going to bushnell.edu/visit/. We hope to see you there!
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  • From professors to roommates, there are lots of people on our campus that lift up and encourage us. Listen to our Beacons share who inspires them at Bushnell! Let us know who inspires you! 🌟
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  • There’s nothing better than having our Beacons and their families together on campus! 💛💙 We loved seeing all the smiles, laughter, and love shared among the parents, siblings, and friends who support our Beacons during Family Weekend!
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  • You think you may know our Beacons… but they’re full of surprises! Watch and take note as our Beacons share some of their best “something you didn’t know about me” facts!
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  • Day in the Life Spotlight: Justin Walton! 💡 Spend a day with our @asbu.beacons President, @justinhwalton! From greeting guests at our Welcome Center to diving into Johannine literature and wrapping up with a shift at @boandvine, Justin shows us what it means to live as a Beacon, on and off campus.
    1 week ago
  • Fall foliage has officially arrived at Bushnell University! 🍁 Moments like these remind us to pause and take in the beauty of God's creation around us.
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This week we had the privilege of welcoming Dr. Nijay Gupta, author, New Testament professor at Northern Seminary, and cohost of the Slow Theology podcast with our own Dr. AJ Swoboda, as part of our Becoming Beloved Community series! During his visit, Dr. Gupta discussed several topics in the context of pursing and contributing to a beloved community, from exploring the New Testament Church, navigating a world of noise and outrage, and the vital roles women played as leaders, teachers, and ministers in the early church. We are very grateful for Dr. Gupta’s time with us and the wisdom he shared as we continue our journey toward becoming a beloved community.
This week we had the privilege of welcoming Dr. Nijay Gupta, author, New Testament professor at Northern Seminary, and cohost of the Slow Theology podcast with our own Dr. AJ Swoboda, as part of our Becoming Beloved Community series! During his visit, Dr. Gupta discussed several topics in the context of pursing and contributing to a beloved community, from exploring the New Testament Church, navigating a world of noise and outrage, and the vital roles women played as leaders, teachers, and ministers in the early church. We are very grateful for Dr. Gupta’s time with us and the wisdom he shared as we continue our journey toward becoming a beloved community.
This week we had the privilege of welcoming Dr. Nijay Gupta, author, New Testament professor at Northern Seminary, and cohost of the Slow Theology podcast with our own Dr. AJ Swoboda, as part of our Becoming Beloved Community series! During his visit, Dr. Gupta discussed several topics in the context of pursing and contributing to a beloved community, from exploring the New Testament Church, navigating a world of noise and outrage, and the vital roles women played as leaders, teachers, and ministers in the early church. We are very grateful for Dr. Gupta’s time with us and the wisdom he shared as we continue our journey toward becoming a beloved community.
This week we had the privilege of welcoming Dr. Nijay Gupta, author, New Testament professor at Northern Seminary, and cohost of the Slow Theology podcast with our own Dr. AJ Swoboda, as part of our Becoming Beloved Community series! During his visit, Dr. Gupta discussed several topics in the context of pursing and contributing to a beloved community, from exploring the New Testament Church, navigating a world of noise and outrage, and the vital roles women played as leaders, teachers, and ministers in the early church. We are very grateful for Dr. Gupta’s time with us and the wisdom he shared as we continue our journey toward becoming a beloved community.
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This week we had the privilege of welcoming Dr. Nijay Gupta, author, New Testament professor at Northern Seminary, and cohost of the Slow Theology podcast with our own Dr. AJ Swoboda, as part of our Becoming Beloved Community series! During his visit, Dr. Gupta discussed several topics in the context of pursing and contributing to a beloved community, from exploring the New Testament Church, navigating a world of noise and outrage, and the vital roles women played as leaders, teachers, and ministers in the early church. We are very grateful for Dr. Gupta’s time with us and the wisdom he shared as we continue our journey toward becoming a beloved community.
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Celebrating 130 years of our legacy of wisdom, faith, and service! Last weekend, we were joined by numerous students, families, alumni, friends, staff, and faculty as we celebrated our 130 year anniversary Founders Day event at Valley River Inn. We had a great time reflecting on our university, with a look into James Bushnell's life and legacy, giving worship and thanks to the Lord, celebrating the wrapping up of our Venture Forward campaign, and a look to the future with projects like the Duke Student Commons. Thank you for everyone that took time to celebrate with us!
Celebrating 130 years of our legacy of wisdom, faith, and service! Last weekend, we were joined by numerous students, families, alumni, friends, staff, and faculty as we celebrated our 130 year anniversary Founders Day event at Valley River Inn. We had a great time reflecting on our university, with a look into James Bushnell's life and legacy, giving worship and thanks to the Lord, celebrating the wrapping up of our Venture Forward campaign, and a look to the future with projects like the Duke Student Commons. Thank you for everyone that took time to celebrate with us!
Celebrating 130 years of our legacy of wisdom, faith, and service! Last weekend, we were joined by numerous students, families, alumni, friends, staff, and faculty as we celebrated our 130 year anniversary Founders Day event at Valley River Inn. We had a great time reflecting on our university, with a look into James Bushnell's life and legacy, giving worship and thanks to the Lord, celebrating the wrapping up of our Venture Forward campaign, and a look to the future with projects like the Duke Student Commons. Thank you for everyone that took time to celebrate with us!
Celebrating 130 years of our legacy of wisdom, faith, and service! Last weekend, we were joined by numerous students, families, alumni, friends, staff, and faculty as we celebrated our 130 year anniversary Founders Day event at Valley River Inn. We had a great time reflecting on our university, with a look into James Bushnell's life and legacy, giving worship and thanks to the Lord, celebrating the wrapping up of our Venture Forward campaign, and a look to the future with projects like the Duke Student Commons. Thank you for everyone that took time to celebrate with us!
Celebrating 130 years of our legacy of wisdom, faith, and service! Last weekend, we were joined by numerous students, families, alumni, friends, staff, and faculty as we celebrated our 130 year anniversary Founders Day event at Valley River Inn. We had a great time reflecting on our university, with a look into James Bushnell's life and legacy, giving worship and thanks to the Lord, celebrating the wrapping up of our Venture Forward campaign, and a look to the future with projects like the Duke Student Commons. Thank you for everyone that took time to celebrate with us!
Celebrating 130 years of our legacy of wisdom, faith, and service! Last weekend, we were joined by numerous students, families, alumni, friends, staff, and faculty as we celebrated our 130 year anniversary Founders Day event at Valley River Inn. We had a great time reflecting on our university, with a look into James Bushnell's life and legacy, giving worship and thanks to the Lord, celebrating the wrapping up of our Venture Forward campaign, and a look to the future with projects like the Duke Student Commons. Thank you for everyone that took time to celebrate with us!
Celebrating 130 years of our legacy of wisdom, faith, and service! Last weekend, we were joined by numerous students, families, alumni, friends, staff, and faculty as we celebrated our 130 year anniversary Founders Day event at Valley River Inn. We had a great time reflecting on our university, with a look into James Bushnell's life and legacy, giving worship and thanks to the Lord, celebrating the wrapping up of our Venture Forward campaign, and a look to the future with projects like the Duke Student Commons. Thank you for everyone that took time to celebrate with us!
Celebrating 130 years of our legacy of wisdom, faith, and service! Last weekend, we were joined by numerous students, families, alumni, friends, staff, and faculty as we celebrated our 130 year anniversary Founders Day event at Valley River Inn. We had a great time reflecting on our university, with a look into James Bushnell's life and legacy, giving worship and thanks to the Lord, celebrating the wrapping up of our Venture Forward campaign, and a look to the future with projects like the Duke Student Commons. Thank you for everyone that took time to celebrate with us!
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Celebrating 130 years of our legacy of wisdom, faith, and service! Last weekend, we were joined by numerous students, families, alumni, friends, staff, and faculty as we celebrated our 130 year anniversary Founders Day event at Valley River Inn. We had a great time reflecting on our university, with a look into James Bushnell's life and legacy, giving worship and thanks to the Lord, celebrating the wrapping up of our Venture Forward campaign, and a look to the future with projects like the Duke Student Commons. Thank you for everyone that took time to celebrate with us!
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Ready to experience life as a Beacon? Receive a $1,000 visit scholarship when you join us for Bushnell Fall Preview Day on Nov. 7!   Sign up online through the Linktree in our bio or by going to bushnell.edu/visit/. We hope to see you there!
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From professors to roommates, there are lots of people on our campus that lift up and encourage us. Listen to our Beacons share who inspires them at Bushnell! Let us know who inspires you! 🌟
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There’s nothing better than having our Beacons and their families together on campus! 💛💙 We loved seeing all the smiles, laughter, and love shared among the parents, siblings, and friends who support our Beacons during Family Weekend!
There’s nothing better than having our Beacons and their families together on campus! 💛💙 We loved seeing all the smiles, laughter, and love shared among the parents, siblings, and friends who support our Beacons during Family Weekend!
There’s nothing better than having our Beacons and their families together on campus! 💛💙 We loved seeing all the smiles, laughter, and love shared among the parents, siblings, and friends who support our Beacons during Family Weekend!
There’s nothing better than having our Beacons and their families together on campus! 💛💙 We loved seeing all the smiles, laughter, and love shared among the parents, siblings, and friends who support our Beacons during Family Weekend!
There’s nothing better than having our Beacons and their families together on campus! 💛💙 We loved seeing all the smiles, laughter, and love shared among the parents, siblings, and friends who support our Beacons during Family Weekend!
There’s nothing better than having our Beacons and their families together on campus! 💛💙 We loved seeing all the smiles, laughter, and love shared among the parents, siblings, and friends who support our Beacons during Family Weekend!
There’s nothing better than having our Beacons and their families together on campus! 💛💙 We loved seeing all the smiles, laughter, and love shared among the parents, siblings, and friends who support our Beacons during Family Weekend!
There’s nothing better than having our Beacons and their families together on campus! 💛💙 We loved seeing all the smiles, laughter, and love shared among the parents, siblings, and friends who support our Beacons during Family Weekend!
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There’s nothing better than having our Beacons and their families together on campus! 💛💙 We loved seeing all the smiles, laughter, and love shared among the parents, siblings, and friends who support our Beacons during Family Weekend!
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You think you may know our Beacons… but they’re full of surprises! Watch and take note as our Beacons share some of their best “something you didn’t know about me” facts!
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Day in the Life Spotlight: Justin Walton! 💡 Spend a day with our @asbu.beacons President, @justinhwalton! From greeting guests at our Welcome Center to diving into Johannine literature and wrapping up with a shift at @boandvine, Justin shows us what it means to live as a Beacon, on and off campus.
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Fall foliage has officially arrived at Bushnell University! 🍁 Moments like these remind us to pause and take in the beauty of God's creation around us.
Fall foliage has officially arrived at Bushnell University! 🍁 Moments like these remind us to pause and take in the beauty of God's creation around us.
Fall foliage has officially arrived at Bushnell University! 🍁 Moments like these remind us to pause and take in the beauty of God's creation around us.
Fall foliage has officially arrived at Bushnell University! 🍁 Moments like these remind us to pause and take in the beauty of God's creation around us.
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Fall foliage has officially arrived at Bushnell University! 🍁 Moments like these remind us to pause and take in the beauty of God's creation around us.
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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.
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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

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

List of Full Weekend Events

Gifts to the Beacon Fund help keep a Bushnell education within reach for students. Thank you for investing in the lives of our students.

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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

List of Full Weekend Events

Gifts to the Beacon Fund help keep a Bushnell education within reach for students. Thank you for investing in the lives of our students.

Give Today