Bushnell University says its Eugene campus is about to undergo a major expansion.

The announcement came Tuesday during the school’s 130th annual convocation ceremony. New students, alumni, and staff celebrated the start of a new school year, as well as a few new changes to campus.

Bushnell is set to acquire two former PeaceHealth University District hospital buildings on Alder Street and 11th Avenue. The addition will expand Bushnell campus by 125,000 square feet, and is planned to house new facilities for the College of Health Professions.

PeaceHealth closed its University District hospital in phases, with the Emergency Room shutting down in December 2023. Portions of the former campus have been listed for sale .

University president Dr. Joseph Womack said the initiative is aimed

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