EUGENE, Ore. — Bushnell University recently hosted its spring Academic Creativity and Excellence (ACE) Days — a campus-wide celebration of student research, capstone projects, and innovative presentations. Founded by Dr. Tim Bergquist, emeritus professor of quantitative business models, the event provides a dynamic platform for students to showcase their academic accomplishments and creative thinking. From scholarly…
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Bushnell University to Welcome Mike Petersen ’83 to Deliver Spring 2025 Commencement Address
EUGENE, Ore. — Bushnell University is pleased to announce that Mike Petersen ’83, a celebrated coach, Bushnell Hall of Fame athlete, and longtime trustee, will deliver the keynote address at the Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony. The event will take place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 10 a.m. in the Morse Center. The Board of…
More Students Seeking Undergraduate Teacher Education Degrees at Bushnell University
EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University’s School of Education welcomed a record 23 new education majors into its undergraduate Teacher Education program today, a new high for the rigorous and well-respected teacher licensure degree program in recent years. The School hosted a Welcome Day on Monday, April 28, for its newly-accepted Education Majors on its campus…
Internship Insights: Liam Kerr
EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University senior Liam Kerr, a double major in Mathematics and Computer Science: Software Engineering, is currently completing a high-tech internship with Visual Robotics, a local company specializing in artificial intelligence and robotic systems. Motivated by a growing interest in AI and robotics, Kerr found Visual Robotics to be the perfect environment…
Teaching and Coaching with Purpose
Kyle Casperson ’24, head coach at Springfield High School, leads with confidence, character, and a process-over-outcome mindset. (Photo by Bob Williams / The Chronicle) Kyle Casperson ’24 is a Middle School PE and Health Teacher at Hamlin Middle School and the Head Baseball Coach at Springfield High School—both located in Springfield, Oregon. He earned his…
Internship Insights: Kyle Foss, Logan Gant, and Jackson Gielish
EUGENE, Ore. – For students aspiring to make an impact in the world of finance, real-world experience is key to turning academic knowledge into practical skills. Three Bushnell University students, Kyle Foss (pictured, right), Logan Gant (pictured, middle), and Jackson Gielish (pictured, left), are gaining hands-on experience this semester through their internships at Kernutt Stokes,…
Dr. Latrissa Lee Neiworth Named Vice President of IACBE Region 7
Written by IACBE Staff The International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) is pleased to announce that Dr. Latrissa Lee Neiworth has been appointed as the next Vice President of IACBE Region 7 – Northwest. Dr. Neiworth, a dedicated educator and leader in business education, brings extensive experience in curriculum development, accreditation, and academic leadership to…
Bushnell University Revamps Undergraduate Computer Science Degree
EUGENE, Ore. – Aspiring Computer Science Majors at Bushnell University will get a head start on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) promises to revolutionize how we live, work, and solve complex problems beginning in the Fall of 2025. That’s when the university’s College of Professional Studies will be rolling out its revamped Bachelor of Science in…
Faculty Features: Dr. Ruth Akumbu
Dr. Ruth Akumbu is an adjunct professor in Bushnell University’s School of Business, Leadership, and Technology. She brings a rich and diverse background in nonprofit leadership, DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging), cultural capacity-building, and media, with over 21 years of experience. A leader in nonprofit, education, and entertainment sectors, Dr. Akumbu is dedicated to…
Walking by Faith and Embracing the Unknown
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…