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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
2 days ago
Beach digs turn into soaring jumps as our Sports Swap 🔁 continues with Women’s Beach Volleyball taking on long jumping.
Watch our Beacons take flight!
Check out the full video on our YouTube!
4 days ago
Some say it’s too soon, others say it’s never too early! 🎄🎶
Our Beacons give their thoughts on the Christmas music debate! Where do you stand?
5 days ago
Today and everyday, we honor and thank the veterans who have served and sacrificed for our nation.
To all the veterans, and those connected to veterans, among our students, faculty, staff, and alumni, we are so grateful for you and proud to have you as part of our Bushnell community!
1 week ago
Catching some sun and smiles at our Fall Preview Day! 🍂
Thank you to all of the students and their families that joined us on campus yesterday to see what makes Bushnell University special!
2 weeks ago
Here’s to our first-gen Beacons and all of their accomplishments! 🌟
You continue to inspire us with your journeys and we are so grateful to have you in our Bushnell community! #WeAreBushnell #CelebrateFirstGen
2 weeks ago
We’re back with a new Sports Swap 🔁 where the sand’s the same, but the game has changed! 🏖️
Our Men’s Long Jumpers took on Women’s Beach Volleyball to see if jumping for distance helps when you’re jumping for the spike. Can they stay above the sand, or will they be digging themselves out?
Check out the full video on our YouTube!
2 weeks 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 days ago
Catching some sun and smiles at our Fall Preview Day! 🍂
Thank you to all of the students and their families that joined us on campus yesterday to see what makes Bushnell University special!
2 weeks ago
Here’s to our first-gen Beacons and all of their accomplishments! 🌟
You continue to inspire us with your journeys and we are so grateful to have you in our Bushnell community! #WeAreBushnell #CelebrateFirstGen
2 weeks ago
For 130 years, one thing has never changed: the spirit of our students. 💙💛
Fun-loving, academically driven, Christ-pursuing, and always ready to grow! We thank God for every life that has walked our halls.
3 weeks ago
The energy was unmatched at BEACON MADNESS 2025! 🎶💿🎤
All of our teams showed up to embrace the music this year! Check out these snapshots from the madness!
3 weeks ago
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.
4 weeks ago
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!
4 weeks ago
Beacon Points of Pride
100%
Field ExperienceEvery traditional undergraduate student graduates with at least 135 hours of field experience.
12:1
RatioBushnell boasts a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio to provide an enriched learning environment.
99%
Affordability99% of traditional undergraduate students receive some form of financial aid.
81%
On-Campus81% of Bushnell University’s first-year students live on campus as undergraduates.
24%
1st Generation24% of the incoming class (including transfers) are first-generation college students.
7
Consecutive YearsBushnell Athletics has won the Cascade Collegiate Conference President’s Cup for Academic Excellence 7 times.
5000+
Volunteer Hours5000+ hours of community service given by Bushnell students, faculty and staff annually.
85%
Beyond Class85% of students’ time happens outside of the classroom. Enjoy our campus experience.
Beacon Points of Pride
100%
Field Experience
All traditional undergrad students graduate with at least 135 hours of field experience.
99%
Affordable
99% of traditional undergraduate students receive some form of financial aid.
After 127 years of wisdom, faith and service, we find ourselves positioned for a season of campus development and program expansion. To flourish, we must expand, to thrive, we must build. To serve, we must…Venture Forward.
A six-pronged campaign to raise $18,000,000 in three years. Three significant building projects to increase capacity and three significant program developments to expand and deepen our influence.
How You Can Help
While the campaign is already fueled by a number of large gifts, we need the participation of our whole community to see the vision fully realized.
After 127 years of wisdom, faith and service, we find ourselves positioned for a season of campus development and program expansion. To flourish, we must expand, to thrive, we must build. To serve, we must…Venture Forward.
A six-pronged campaign to raise $18,000,000 in three years. Three significant building projects to increase capacity and three significant program developments to expand and deepen our influence.
How You Can Help
While the campaign is already fueled by a number of large gifts, we need the participation of our whole community to see the vision fully realized.