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Beacons Launch Service Efforts
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Community Impact Through Service
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Bushnell Announces Largest Single
Expansion in 130-Year History
Acquisition of Former PeaceHealth Property Doubles Academic Square Footage and Expands Health Professions Training
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Bushnell University Launches
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Serving with Care
Nursing Alumnus Peter Leighton Earns DAISY Award
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Nursing Students Honored at
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A Sacred Tradition Marks the Start of Nursing Journeys
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Internship Insights: Sara Martin
Applying Communication Skills to Connect Community
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Bushnell Celebrates Grand Opening
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Bushnell to Host 2025
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  • One last look recapping our incredible time during Orientation 2025! 🙌 From move-in to rafting, group games to serving Lane County, our new Beacons kicked off their time at Bushnell with four memory filled days of connection, purpose, and community. We are so excited to see the journey God has for them this year and beyond! . . . . . . . #christianuniversity #eugeneoregon #studentlife #orientation #campusfun
    13 hours ago
  • Church Fair 2025! A chance for students to explore local churches, meet college ministries, and get plugged into Christian community in our local area! All Things New Church Central Lutheran Church @wearecityfirst @saltoregon @cresswellchurchofchrist First Baptist Church @ccfeugene Ebbert Mem. United Methodist Church @ekklesiaeugene @youngadultsofekklesia Eugene Faith Center @eugenevineyard eugeneyounglife @generationseugene @gracecityeugene @gcfeugene Grace Lutheran Church @harrisburgchristianchurch @icfducks @joychurcheugene @yaeug.mannahouse Medicine & Ministry Club @newhope.west @uo_newman @northparkcommunitychurch @ncm_eugene @northwoodchristian @theonyxhouse @redeemereugene @st.marys.eugene @summitcrkchurch The Bridge (Open Bible) @twintiverschurch @universityfellowship @ufcgoodfight @waypoint_community_church @westsidefc @mywillamette
    2 days ago
  • Sending our Bushnell parents and family some gratitude and love as we get our new year started! 💙💛 Thank you for all you do for our Beacons!
    3 days ago
  • This year’s Chapel theme is: STEADFAST. Today, Campus Minister for Student Formation, Jen Little, invited us into a year of exploring how God’s consistent character and steady goodness can anchor us, how God’s love for us is reliable and trustworthy, and how those things can build within us resiliency on our journeys. “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!” - Psalm 118:1
    4 days ago
  • Looking back on a special night at Senior Blessing! 🎈 Through shared prayers, encouragement, and reflections, our Beacons celebrated the journey that led them here and all that lies ahead. Shine bright, Class of 2025! #BeaconsForLife
    6 days ago
  • We have plenty of snapshots of the memories made at Orientation 2025! 📸 You can find all of the pictures from Orientation 2025 on our Bushnell University Pixieset! Check out the link in our bio or bushnelluniversity.pixieset.com to see the full gallery!
    7 days ago
  • Worshipping together and growing together ✝️ Night Chapel invites students into a space of worship, reflection, and deeper connection with God and one another.
    1 week ago
  • Grabbing a slice with the President! 🍕 Students had the chance to join President Womack in his office on the 3rd floor of the newly renovated Goodrich Hall for great conversation and great pizza. From first-week highlights to future hopes, we loved hearing what our Beacons are looking forward to this year!
    1 week ago
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One last look recapping our incredible time during Orientation 2025! 🙌 From move-in to rafting, group games to serving Lane County, our new Beacons kicked off their time at Bushnell with four memory filled days of connection, purpose, and community. We are so excited to see the journey God has for them this year and beyond! . . . . . . . #christianuniversity #eugeneoregon #studentlife #orientation #campusfun
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Church Fair 2025! A chance for students to explore local churches, meet college ministries, and get plugged into Christian community in our local area! All Things New Church Central Lutheran Church @wearecityfirst @saltoregon @cresswellchurchofchrist First Baptist Church @ccfeugene Ebbert Mem. United Methodist Church @ekklesiaeugene @youngadultsofekklesia Eugene Faith Center @eugenevineyard eugeneyounglife @generationseugene @gracecityeugene @gcfeugene Grace Lutheran Church @harrisburgchristianchurch @icfducks @joychurcheugene @yaeug.mannahouse Medicine & Ministry Club @newhope.west @uo_newman @northparkcommunitychurch @ncm_eugene @northwoodchristian @theonyxhouse @redeemereugene @st.marys.eugene @summitcrkchurch The Bridge (Open Bible) @twintiverschurch @universityfellowship @ufcgoodfight @waypoint_community_church @westsidefc @mywillamette
Church Fair 2025! A chance for students to explore local churches, meet college ministries, and get plugged into Christian community in our local area! All Things New Church Central Lutheran Church @wearecityfirst @saltoregon @cresswellchurchofchrist First Baptist Church @ccfeugene Ebbert Mem. United Methodist Church @ekklesiaeugene @youngadultsofekklesia Eugene Faith Center @eugenevineyard eugeneyounglife @generationseugene @gracecityeugene @gcfeugene Grace Lutheran Church @harrisburgchristianchurch @icfducks @joychurcheugene @yaeug.mannahouse Medicine & Ministry Club @newhope.west @uo_newman @northparkcommunitychurch @ncm_eugene @northwoodchristian @theonyxhouse @redeemereugene @st.marys.eugene @summitcrkchurch The Bridge (Open Bible) @twintiverschurch @universityfellowship @ufcgoodfight @waypoint_community_church @westsidefc @mywillamette
Church Fair 2025! A chance for students to explore local churches, meet college ministries, and get plugged into Christian community in our local area! All Things New Church Central Lutheran Church @wearecityfirst @saltoregon @cresswellchurchofchrist First Baptist Church @ccfeugene Ebbert Mem. United Methodist Church @ekklesiaeugene @youngadultsofekklesia Eugene Faith Center @eugenevineyard eugeneyounglife @generationseugene @gracecityeugene @gcfeugene Grace Lutheran Church @harrisburgchristianchurch @icfducks @joychurcheugene @yaeug.mannahouse Medicine & Ministry Club @newhope.west @uo_newman @northparkcommunitychurch @ncm_eugene @northwoodchristian @theonyxhouse @redeemereugene @st.marys.eugene @summitcrkchurch The Bridge (Open Bible) @twintiverschurch @universityfellowship @ufcgoodfight @waypoint_community_church @westsidefc @mywillamette
Church Fair 2025! A chance for students to explore local churches, meet college ministries, and get plugged into Christian community in our local area! All Things New Church Central Lutheran Church @wearecityfirst @saltoregon @cresswellchurchofchrist First Baptist Church @ccfeugene Ebbert Mem. United Methodist Church @ekklesiaeugene @youngadultsofekklesia Eugene Faith Center @eugenevineyard eugeneyounglife @generationseugene @gracecityeugene @gcfeugene Grace Lutheran Church @harrisburgchristianchurch @icfducks @joychurcheugene @yaeug.mannahouse Medicine & Ministry Club @newhope.west @uo_newman @northparkcommunitychurch @ncm_eugene @northwoodchristian @theonyxhouse @redeemereugene @st.marys.eugene @summitcrkchurch The Bridge (Open Bible) @twintiverschurch @universityfellowship @ufcgoodfight @waypoint_community_church @westsidefc @mywillamette
Church Fair 2025! A chance for students to explore local churches, meet college ministries, and get plugged into Christian community in our local area! All Things New Church Central Lutheran Church @wearecityfirst @saltoregon @cresswellchurchofchrist First Baptist Church @ccfeugene Ebbert Mem. United Methodist Church @ekklesiaeugene @youngadultsofekklesia Eugene Faith Center @eugenevineyard eugeneyounglife @generationseugene @gracecityeugene @gcfeugene Grace Lutheran Church @harrisburgchristianchurch @icfducks @joychurcheugene @yaeug.mannahouse Medicine & Ministry Club @newhope.west @uo_newman @northparkcommunitychurch @ncm_eugene @northwoodchristian @theonyxhouse @redeemereugene @st.marys.eugene @summitcrkchurch The Bridge (Open Bible) @twintiverschurch @universityfellowship @ufcgoodfight @waypoint_community_church @westsidefc @mywillamette
Church Fair 2025! A chance for students to explore local churches, meet college ministries, and get plugged into Christian community in our local area! All Things New Church Central Lutheran Church @wearecityfirst @saltoregon @cresswellchurchofchrist First Baptist Church @ccfeugene Ebbert Mem. United Methodist Church @ekklesiaeugene @youngadultsofekklesia Eugene Faith Center @eugenevineyard eugeneyounglife @generationseugene @gracecityeugene @gcfeugene Grace Lutheran Church @harrisburgchristianchurch @icfducks @joychurcheugene @yaeug.mannahouse Medicine & Ministry Club @newhope.west @uo_newman @northparkcommunitychurch @ncm_eugene @northwoodchristian @theonyxhouse @redeemereugene @st.marys.eugene @summitcrkchurch The Bridge (Open Bible) @twintiverschurch @universityfellowship @ufcgoodfight @waypoint_community_church @westsidefc @mywillamette
Church Fair 2025! A chance for students to explore local churches, meet college ministries, and get plugged into Christian community in our local area! All Things New Church Central Lutheran Church @wearecityfirst @saltoregon @cresswellchurchofchrist First Baptist Church @ccfeugene Ebbert Mem. United Methodist Church @ekklesiaeugene @youngadultsofekklesia Eugene Faith Center @eugenevineyard eugeneyounglife @generationseugene @gracecityeugene @gcfeugene Grace Lutheran Church @harrisburgchristianchurch @icfducks @joychurcheugene @yaeug.mannahouse Medicine & Ministry Club @newhope.west @uo_newman @northparkcommunitychurch @ncm_eugene @northwoodchristian @theonyxhouse @redeemereugene @st.marys.eugene @summitcrkchurch The Bridge (Open Bible) @twintiverschurch @universityfellowship @ufcgoodfight @waypoint_community_church @westsidefc @mywillamette
Church Fair 2025! A chance for students to explore local churches, meet college ministries, and get plugged into Christian community in our local area! All Things New Church Central Lutheran Church @wearecityfirst @saltoregon @cresswellchurchofchrist First Baptist Church @ccfeugene Ebbert Mem. United Methodist Church @ekklesiaeugene @youngadultsofekklesia Eugene Faith Center @eugenevineyard eugeneyounglife @generationseugene @gracecityeugene @gcfeugene Grace Lutheran Church @harrisburgchristianchurch @icfducks @joychurcheugene @yaeug.mannahouse Medicine & Ministry Club @newhope.west @uo_newman @northparkcommunitychurch @ncm_eugene @northwoodchristian @theonyxhouse @redeemereugene @st.marys.eugene @summitcrkchurch The Bridge (Open Bible) @twintiverschurch @universityfellowship @ufcgoodfight @waypoint_community_church @westsidefc @mywillamette
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Church Fair 2025! A chance for students to explore local churches, meet college ministries, and get plugged into Christian community in our local area! All Things New Church Central Lutheran Church @wearecityfirst @saltoregon @cresswellchurchofchrist First Baptist Church @ccfeugene Ebbert Mem. United Methodist Church @ekklesiaeugene @youngadultsofekklesia Eugene Faith Center @eugenevineyard eugeneyounglife @generationseugene @gracecityeugene @gcfeugene Grace Lutheran Church @harrisburgchristianchurch @icfducks @joychurcheugene @yaeug.mannahouse Medicine & Ministry Club @newhope.west @uo_newman @northparkcommunitychurch @ncm_eugene @northwoodchristian @theonyxhouse @redeemereugene @st.marys.eugene @summitcrkchurch The Bridge (Open Bible) @twintiverschurch @universityfellowship @ufcgoodfight @waypoint_community_church @westsidefc @mywillamette
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Sending our Bushnell parents and family some gratitude and love as we get our new year started! 💙💛 Thank you for all you do for our Beacons!
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This year’s Chapel theme is: STEADFAST. Today, Campus Minister for Student Formation, Jen Little, invited us into a year of exploring how God’s consistent character and steady goodness can anchor us, how God’s love for us is reliable and trustworthy, and how those things can build within us resiliency on our journeys. “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!” - Psalm 118:1
This year’s Chapel theme is: STEADFAST. Today, Campus Minister for Student Formation, Jen Little, invited us into a year of exploring how God’s consistent character and steady goodness can anchor us, how God’s love for us is reliable and trustworthy, and how those things can build within us resiliency on our journeys. “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!” - Psalm 118:1
This year’s Chapel theme is: STEADFAST. Today, Campus Minister for Student Formation, Jen Little, invited us into a year of exploring how God’s consistent character and steady goodness can anchor us, how God’s love for us is reliable and trustworthy, and how those things can build within us resiliency on our journeys. “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!” - Psalm 118:1
This year’s Chapel theme is: STEADFAST. Today, Campus Minister for Student Formation, Jen Little, invited us into a year of exploring how God’s consistent character and steady goodness can anchor us, how God’s love for us is reliable and trustworthy, and how those things can build within us resiliency on our journeys. “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!” - Psalm 118:1
This year’s Chapel theme is: STEADFAST. Today, Campus Minister for Student Formation, Jen Little, invited us into a year of exploring how God’s consistent character and steady goodness can anchor us, how God’s love for us is reliable and trustworthy, and how those things can build within us resiliency on our journeys. “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!” - Psalm 118:1
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This year’s Chapel theme is: STEADFAST. Today, Campus Minister for Student Formation, Jen Little, invited us into a year of exploring how God’s consistent character and steady goodness can anchor us, how God’s love for us is reliable and trustworthy, and how those things can build within us resiliency on our journeys. “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!” - Psalm 118:1
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Looking back on a special night at Senior Blessing! 🎈 Through shared prayers, encouragement, and reflections, our Beacons celebrated the journey that led them here and all that lies ahead. Shine bright, Class of 2025! #BeaconsForLife
Looking back on a special night at Senior Blessing! 🎈 Through shared prayers, encouragement, and reflections, our Beacons celebrated the journey that led them here and all that lies ahead. Shine bright, Class of 2025! #BeaconsForLife
Looking back on a special night at Senior Blessing! 🎈 Through shared prayers, encouragement, and reflections, our Beacons celebrated the journey that led them here and all that lies ahead. Shine bright, Class of 2025! #BeaconsForLife
Looking back on a special night at Senior Blessing! 🎈 Through shared prayers, encouragement, and reflections, our Beacons celebrated the journey that led them here and all that lies ahead. Shine bright, Class of 2025! #BeaconsForLife
Looking back on a special night at Senior Blessing! 🎈 Through shared prayers, encouragement, and reflections, our Beacons celebrated the journey that led them here and all that lies ahead. Shine bright, Class of 2025! #BeaconsForLife
Looking back on a special night at Senior Blessing! 🎈 Through shared prayers, encouragement, and reflections, our Beacons celebrated the journey that led them here and all that lies ahead. Shine bright, Class of 2025! #BeaconsForLife
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Looking back on a special night at Senior Blessing! 🎈 Through shared prayers, encouragement, and reflections, our Beacons celebrated the journey that led them here and all that lies ahead. Shine bright, Class of 2025! #BeaconsForLife
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We have plenty of snapshots of the memories made at Orientation 2025! 📸 You can find all of the pictures from Orientation 2025 on our Bushnell University Pixieset! Check out the link in our bio or bushnelluniversity.pixieset.com to see the full gallery!
We have plenty of snapshots of the memories made at Orientation 2025! 📸 You can find all of the pictures from Orientation 2025 on our Bushnell University Pixieset! Check out the link in our bio or bushnelluniversity.pixieset.com to see the full gallery!
We have plenty of snapshots of the memories made at Orientation 2025! 📸 You can find all of the pictures from Orientation 2025 on our Bushnell University Pixieset! Check out the link in our bio or bushnelluniversity.pixieset.com to see the full gallery!
We have plenty of snapshots of the memories made at Orientation 2025! 📸 You can find all of the pictures from Orientation 2025 on our Bushnell University Pixieset! Check out the link in our bio or bushnelluniversity.pixieset.com to see the full gallery!
We have plenty of snapshots of the memories made at Orientation 2025! 📸 You can find all of the pictures from Orientation 2025 on our Bushnell University Pixieset! Check out the link in our bio or bushnelluniversity.pixieset.com to see the full gallery!
We have plenty of snapshots of the memories made at Orientation 2025! 📸 You can find all of the pictures from Orientation 2025 on our Bushnell University Pixieset! Check out the link in our bio or bushnelluniversity.pixieset.com to see the full gallery!
We have plenty of snapshots of the memories made at Orientation 2025! 📸 You can find all of the pictures from Orientation 2025 on our Bushnell University Pixieset! Check out the link in our bio or bushnelluniversity.pixieset.com to see the full gallery!
We have plenty of snapshots of the memories made at Orientation 2025! 📸 You can find all of the pictures from Orientation 2025 on our Bushnell University Pixieset! Check out the link in our bio or bushnelluniversity.pixieset.com to see the full gallery!
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We have plenty of snapshots of the memories made at Orientation 2025! 📸 You can find all of the pictures from Orientation 2025 on our Bushnell University Pixieset! Check out the link in our bio or bushnelluniversity.pixieset.com to see the full gallery!
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Worshipping together and growing together ✝️ Night Chapel invites students into a space of worship, reflection, and deeper connection with God and one another.
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Grabbing a slice with the President! 🍕 Students had the chance to join President Womack in his office on the 3rd floor of the newly renovated Goodrich Hall for great conversation and great pizza. From first-week highlights to future hopes, we loved hearing what our Beacons are looking forward to this year!
Grabbing a slice with the President! 🍕 Students had the chance to join President Womack in his office on the 3rd floor of the newly renovated Goodrich Hall for great conversation and great pizza. From first-week highlights to future hopes, we loved hearing what our Beacons are looking forward to this year!
Grabbing a slice with the President! 🍕 Students had the chance to join President Womack in his office on the 3rd floor of the newly renovated Goodrich Hall for great conversation and great pizza. From first-week highlights to future hopes, we loved hearing what our Beacons are looking forward to this year!
Grabbing a slice with the President! 🍕 Students had the chance to join President Womack in his office on the 3rd floor of the newly renovated Goodrich Hall for great conversation and great pizza. From first-week highlights to future hopes, we loved hearing what our Beacons are looking forward to this year!
Grabbing a slice with the President! 🍕 Students had the chance to join President Womack in his office on the 3rd floor of the newly renovated Goodrich Hall for great conversation and great pizza. From first-week highlights to future hopes, we loved hearing what our Beacons are looking forward to this year!
Grabbing a slice with the President! 🍕 Students had the chance to join President Womack in his office on the 3rd floor of the newly renovated Goodrich Hall for great conversation and great pizza. From first-week highlights to future hopes, we loved hearing what our Beacons are looking forward to this year!
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Grabbing a slice with the President! 🍕 Students had the chance to join President Womack in his office on the 3rd floor of the newly renovated Goodrich Hall for great conversation and great pizza. From first-week highlights to future hopes, we loved hearing what our Beacons are looking forward to this year!
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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

12:1

Ratio
  • Bushnell boasts a 12:1 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

83%

On-Campus
  • 83% of Bushnell University’s first-year students live on campus as undergraduates.
Residence Life

28%

1st Generation
  • 28% 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

6500+

Volunteer Hours
  • 6500+ 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.

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Celebrating 130 Years

We are excited to invite you to join us for a very special 130th Anniversary Convocation Chapel on August 26, 2025 at 11 am.

The ceremony will be followed by the 12 p.m. building dedication and ribbon cutting of the newly renovated Goodrich Hall (orig. 1908) and the construction of the new Donna Racine Pomajevich Bell Tower (2025), home of the Bells at Bushnell and the tower cross. After the ribbon cutting, the building will be open for tours and we will enjoy a casual reception on the campus quad.

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Celebrating 130 Years

We are excited to invite you to join us for a very special 130th Anniversary Convocation Chapel on August 26, 2025 at 11 am.

The ceremony will be followed by the 12 p.m. building dedication and ribbon cutting of the newly renovated Goodrich Hall (orig. 1908) and the construction of the new Donna Racine Pomajevich Bell Tower (2025), home of the Bells at Bushnell and the tower cross. After the ribbon cutting, the building will be open for tours and we will enjoy a casual reception on the campus quad.

Attend The Celebration

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