Academics

Preston Carmack ’13 is the Director of Marketing Communication for the Jesuit School of Theology at Santa Clara University. He leads the institution’s efforts in marketing, internal communications, and public relations. Carmack recently reached a major milestone, successfully defending his Ph.D. dissertation in rhetoric, titled “Narrative as Story and Ground: Toward A Dialogic Communication Theory…

“Psychology invites us to ask deep questions about what it means to be human,” says Bushnell University psychology professor Dr. Erin Mueller. Those questions are not just academic for Mueller — they are invitations to serve, to listen, and to lead with compassion. She focuses her teaching on helping students explore the mind and spirit…

At Bushnell University, the student experience is shaped not just by academics or activities, but by the relationships and network of care that help students thrive. In her role as Counselor and Coordinator for Student Wellness, Sarah Halstead, M.A. ’15, brings compassion and a deep relational care to the heart of campus life. Through leading…

EUGENE, Ore. –  Alyssa Unruh, an Interdisciplinary Studies major entering her senior year at Bushnell University, spent her spring semester on the frontlines of campus ministry through an internship with Northwest Collegiate Ministry, a regional organization focused on spiritual development and discipleship for college students. As Unruh puts it, “The goal of Northwest Collegiate Ministry…

EUGENE, Ore. – In this Bushnell University online student Q&A, we explore the inspiring journeys of students who have answered the call to pursue their education through Bushnell University’s online degree programs and how they plan to make a positive impact within their communities.  Nate Bill Program: Business Administration (Management and Leadership Concentration)  What inspired…

When Dr. Stephanie Voss is not leading strategic sales initiatives at Google, she is guiding MBA students through the complexities of organizational behavior as an adjunct professor in Bushnell University’s School of Business, Leadership, and Technology. Bridging the corporate and academic worlds, Voss brings direct professional insight to the graduate classroom, which helps students not…

EUGENE, Ore. — Bushnell University’s All Employee Recognition Luncheon took place last week on Tuesday, May 13. Acknowledgment was given to recent President’s Award for Teaching Excellence & Campus Leadership recipient Shelly Hartzell, M.S.M., CPA, CMA, Associate Professor of Accounting, and President’s Award for Exemplary Staff Performance & Campus Leadership recipient Wendy Alexander, Office Manager…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University president Dr. Joseph D. Womack honored two outstanding individuals during Bushnell’s 2025 Spring Commencement for their exceptional dedication, achievements, and contributions to the university community. The President’s Award for Teaching Excellence and Campus Leadership and the award for Exemplary Staff and Campus Leadership are presented annually. New this year, the…

EUGENE, Ore. – For students eager to apply their academic knowledge in real-world settings, internships provide an essential stepping stone. Last spring, two recent Bushnell University graduates, Isabella “Bella” Hernandez ‘25 and Ashley Flores ‘25, gained hands-on experience through internships with Lane County. Hernandez completed her internship with Talent Acquisition, while Flores was with Labor…

PHOTO GALLERY EUGENE, Ore. – Earlier this month at Honors Convocation, Bushnell University celebrated the academic achievements of its students in a meaningful gathering held in the Morse Center. The annual event, which included the symbolic Cutting of the Ivy tradition, brought the campus community together to honor graduating seniors as they prepare to flourish…