EUGENE, Ore. – Earlier this month, Bushnell University celebrated the academic achievements and leadership of its students through a series of award ceremonies and college celebrations held across campus. These gatherings recognized graduating seniors and outstanding students from academic programs as they prepare to step confidently into their individual callings beyond Bushnell.
Among the honors presented were the distinguished Bushnell University Graduate of the Year awards, recognizing students nominated by faculty from each academic school for their exceptional character, academic excellence, and leadership. During Commencement Week, academic colleges hosted celebration events honoring students with additional departmental and program-specific awards. Award winners included:
College of Theology, Arts, and Sciences
Bible, Theology, and Ministry:
Zondervan Biblical Language Award – Angel Iheanyi-Igwe
Zondervan Theology Award – Ethan Unruh
Zondervan Biblical Studies Award – Ryan Fike
Robert Sullivan Family Award for Creativity in Ministry – Bailey Will
William T. Siefke Church Growth Award – Martha Valverde
The Siefke Potential for Preaching Scholarship Award – Blake Stravos
Stone Campbell Journal Promising Scholar Award – Jasmine Roberts
The Siefke Preaching Scholarship Award – Elizabeth Box
Outstanding Music Graduate Award – Savaun Deng
Graduate of the Year – Elizabeth Box
Arts and Sciences:
Outstanding Speaker Award – Ana Augusto
Outstanding Exercise Science Graduate Award – David Johnson
Outstanding Psychology Major Award – Lorelai Murphy
Graduate of the Year – Annika Poet
College of Professional Studies
Education
Excellence in Teaching Award – Abigail Mikulich
Excellence in Master of Teaching Award – Jack Holvey
Outstanding Teacher Leadership Award – Caleb Premo
Outstanding Master of Teacher Leadership Award – Sarah Zaleski
Excellence in School Counseling Leadership Award – Wendy Haugen
Outstanding School Counseling Student Award – Brienz Zerby
School of Education Graduate of the Year Award – Caleb Premo
Business, Leadership, and Technology:
Outstanding Business Graduate – Nate Bill
Frank Paliotta Outstanding Accounting Student – Logan Gant
Victor P. Morris Award – Tommy Mull
Graduate of the Year – Sayer Pescosolido
Sigma Beta Delta Initiates (Business Honor Society)
- Chris Kamka
- Cynthia Naylor
- Justin Walton
- Squeeky Johnson
- Nate Bill
- Marlee Keiken
- Victoria Yznaga Davis
- Michelle Heisler
- Olivia Kelzenberg
- Sydney Myhre
- Jacob Martinex
- Riley Peeler
- Livia Tjoelker
- Randy Shaw
Student Development:
Student Life Student Leader of the Year – Elizabeth Box
Song Nai Rhee Honors Program Inductees
- Annika Poet