Bushnell University Launches $36 Million Fundraising Campaign

The Venture Further initiative seeks to fund new healthcare facilities, athletic programs, and student scholarships.

Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Philanthropy

Modern university building facade made of brick and glass, surrounded by evergreen trees in Eugene under soft overcast lighting. — Bushnell University has launched a $36 million fundraising campaign, the Venture Further initiative, to expand healthcare simulation facilities and student scholarships in Eugene. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Bushnell University has officially launched its $36 million Venture Further fundraising campaign in Eugene. The university has already secured over $11 million in initial commitments to support its academic and athletic expansion.

Why it matters

The campaign aims to address regional workforce shortages by expanding health profession programs and enhancing student life facilities. This funding is critical for upgrading laboratory infrastructure and launching new athletic initiatives.

The fundraising goal includes $14 million for the College of Health Professions, $17 million for student and athletic facilities, and $5 million for scholarships. The $1 million OCCU Foundation gift represents the largest one-time corporate donation in the school history.

The players

Bushnell University

A private university in Eugene that has operated for 131 years.

OCCU Foundation

A corporate foundation that provided the largest one-time gift in the history of the university.

PeaceHealth

A healthcare provider that sold its former health and science building to the university.

The details

The recent $1 million donation from the OCCU Foundation will specifically fund the construction of a new healthcare simulation center that mirrors modern hospital layouts. Following the 2025 acquisition of the health and science building from PeaceHealth, these funds will help finalize the facility for medical training.

The university acquired the health and science center building in 2025.
The campaign officially launched on October 24, 2026.

Market Landscape

This campaign follows the 2025 acquisition of the Bushnell Health and Science Center building from PeaceHealth as part of a broader shift to expand medical education. The development positions the institution to capture a larger share of the local healthcare workforce training sector.

Local students and residents can expect expanded access to healthcare vocational training through the new simulation center. The planned athletic programs and facility upgrades will also provide new engagement opportunities for the campus community.

The takeaway

The university is leveraging major corporate partnerships to modernize its infrastructure and academic offerings. Interested parties can track the progress of the $36 million campaign as the institution works toward its goal of enhancing regional educational facilities.