Academics

Eugene, Ore.—- For 22 years Dr. Dennis Lindsay has served Bushnell University with excellence and grace spanning three different University presidents. The past 17 years he has served as the Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA) and it is “with a mixture of excitement and loss” writes current President Dr. Joseph Womack “though I am…

  Bushnell University’s School of Business Leadership and Technology has hired an experienced, innovative accounting faculty member to head up its Accounting Programs. Prof. Shelly Hartzell, M.S.M., CPA, CMA brings a wealth of practical experience to the university’s growing accounting programs, having served as a corporate accountant and CPA for more than 20 years. She…

Eugene, Ore.—- With the retirement of Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA) Dr. Dennis Lindsay after 17 years in the role, a national search was undertaken to fill this central position. It is with great anticipation Bushnell welcomes Dr. Reed Mueller to become the new VPAA. With over 25 years of academic and pastoral leadership…

Bushnell University In Person Graduation is May 7 Garry and Linda Brock to Receive Honorary Doctorates and Dr. Dennis Lindsay to Deliver Graduation Address Eugene, Ore.—May 6, 2022—Bushnell University’s Board of Trustees will confer 82 baccalaureate degrees and 63 master’s degrees during its Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at 10 am in the…

EUGENE, Ore.— Bushnell University’s School of Nursing is hosting an open house and dedication for their new Practice Lab on Thursday, February 3 from 5pm to 6pm. The new Practice Lab is part of the Venture Forward capital campaign efforts Bushnell launched in the Fall of 2021 and will be housed in the first floor…

Following a nationwide search, Bushnell University has selected Dr. Latrissa Lee Neiworth as its new dean of the School of Business, Leadership and Technology and professor of Business and Leadership. Dr. Neiworth is a renowned educator, researcher, and leadership advocate with more than 25 years of experience in these disciplines.  In 2021, she was named…

Bushnell University students will be among the first in Oregon to return to campus when they arrive to move into residence halls and register for fall classes on Thurs., Aug. 19, 2021. “We have missed our returning students over the summer and look forward to welcoming new first year and transfers students to our outstanding…

Bushnell University’s RN to BSN program will undergo an accreditation review by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) on October 20 -22, 2021. As part of the accreditation process, CCNE is accepting third party written comments concerning the program’s qualifications for accreditation from students, faculty, alumni, program partners, and other interested campus and community…

Kari Pape, a student at Bushnell University, was awarded a P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education Grant from the P.E.O. Sisterhood. She was sponsored by P.E.O. Chapter DF of Eugene, OR. Pape is pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching degree. She graduated magna cum laude from University of Oregon in 2003 with a degree in…

Two graduates of the Bushnell University’s Class of 2021 were awarded the University’s two most prestigious student awards during its Spring 2021 graduation ceremony. The President’s Scholastic Award was awarded to Teresa Branson, who graduated with a 4.0 grade point average (GPA). She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. Branson is from…