College of Professional Studies

Dustin Hinkle ’07 is the lead pastor at River of Life Church in Hastings, MN. He brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served as a missionary in China for 10 years and in bi-vocational ministry in Pullman, WA for four years. With a foundation in business administration and public speaking, Hinkle’s journey…

EUGENE, Ore. — Bushnell University recently hosted its semiannual Academic Creativity and Excellence (ACE) Day, a research colloquium founded by Dr. Tim Bergquist, emeritus professor of quantitative business models. The event featured more than 100 students presenting capstone projects and innovative research, exemplifying Bushnell’s commitment to cultivating wisdom through academic exploration. Event organizer Dr. Doyle…

Dr. Marilyn Williams, Assistant Professor of Education at Bushnell University, combines her decades of real-world educational experience with her deep faith and a commitment to shaping the next generation of educators. Before joining the Bushnell faculty, she taught elementary and middle school education for over 20 years, served as a high school administrator for five…

Sierra Wilis ’13 currently serves as the Vice President of Operations for Oregon Driver Education Center (ODEC) and as a Senior Business Management Consultant for Paradigm Business Management Group. A seasoned leader with a diverse career, Wilis’ journey from pastoral ministry to business management highlights her adaptability and commitment to integrity, kindness, and excellence. In…

EUGENE, Ore. – Jay Jones, an adjunct instructor in Bushnell University’s newly launched Digital Media and Graphic Design program, brings a wealth of industry expertise and a passion for guiding emerging artists. With a background in Film Production from Vancouver Film School and studies in Art History at the University of Oregon, Jones combines academic…

EUGENE, Ore. – Students in Bushnell University’s Intro to Digital Marketing class are exploring a unique, hands-on learning experience, partnering with local bakery Main Street Sweets to develop a full digital marketing strategy. Under the guidance of marketing professor Christy Silverthorne, M.A., students are supporting the bakery by designing a website and creating a marketing…

  Fall 2024 U.S. Bank Academic All-Conference EUGENE, Ore. – The Cascade Collegiate Conference announced the student-athletes who earned U.S. Bank Academic All-Conference honors this week in men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s soccer, and volleyball. 45 members of the Bushnell teams were selected. To earn recognition as an Academic All-CCC honoree, a student-athlete…

EUGENE, Ore. – The Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) has awarded full 7-year accreditation to the Educator Preparation Programs at Bushnell University.  After reviewing the evidence collected through a process of self-study and peer review, the AAQEP Accreditation Commission issued the decision at its July 26 meeting along with the following rationale: …

Jim Hill, founder of SportHill, speaks with Bushnell students during class  EUGENE, Ore. – This fall, students in the Intro to Marketing class at Bushnell University launched an exciting collaboration with SportHill, a local company known for its commitment to innovative sports products. Under the guidance of marketing professor Christy Silverthorne, M.A., who emphasizes the…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University senior accounting major Jackson Gielish has been awarded the Oregon Society of CPAs (OSCPA) Educational Foundation Scholarship for 2024. Inspired by his parents and Bushnell accounting professor Shelly Hartzel, who holds an M.S.M., CPA, and CMA, Gielish is dedicated to becoming a CPA and helping clients navigate their business challenges. …