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…
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Bushnell Senior Jackson Gielish Awarded OSCPA Scholarship
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. …
Bushnell University’s Dean of Professional Studies Joins OregonServes
SALEM, Ore. – Dr. Latrissa Lee Neiworth, Dean of the College of Professional Studies at Bushnell University, has been appointed to the statewide OregonServes Commission by Oregon Governor Tina Kotek and confirmed last week by the Oregon State Senate. The mission of OregonServes is to promote and enhance the culture of service, volunteerism, and civic engagement…
Faculty Features: Dr. Melisa Ortiz Berry
Dr. Melisa Ortiz Berry, adjunct professor in the School of Arts and Sciences at Bushnell University, teaches history courses and serves as a passionate leader in discipleship and ministry. Dr. Berry brings this same passion into the classroom, blending history and faith to engage her students in meaningful learning experiences. Alongside her academic credentials, which…
Called to Neuroscience: Kaleb Miles ’20
During his four years on campus, Kaleb Miles ’20 may have been known around campus for his accolades on the soccer field, but it was the nagging questions of nature that motivated his future pursuits. After graduating with a degree in Biology in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, continuing his studies seemed like the…
Internship Insights: Olivia Clark
EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University alumna Olivia Clark ’24, who graduated this past spring with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, completed her spring semester internship with the Lane County Probation Center. This experience provided her with a unique opportunity to explore her interests in psychology and criminal justice while making a positive impact on…
Bushnell University Alumni Fostering Wisdom at Local School
EUGENE, Ore. – Eugene Christian School (ECS) is a private, non-denominational Christian school serving pre-school through eighth grade students in the Eugene-Springfield area. With a philosophy centered on Christian values and holistic education, ECS’s mission closely aligns with Bushnell University’s emphasis on fostering wisdom and faith within a Christ-centered community. Among the several pillars of…
Faithful Engagement: Navigating Anxiety in a Polarized Election
Bushnell University is pleased to host a special two-day event featuring guests Dr. Richard Beck, author and psychologist from Abilene Christian University, Matt Holmes, pastor at Turner Christian Church, and Bushnell faculty panelists. Register Online This event will explore biblical perspectives on how we individually and corporately participate as followers of Jesus in a…
Record 16 Teams Earn NAIA Scholar Award
COMPLETE LIST OF NAIA SCHOLAR-TEAMS EUGENE, Ore. – A new record of 16 Bushnell athletic teams have been selected as NAIA Scholar Teams, announced by the NAIA as part of National Awards Day this week. In addition, one team can claim their spot as an “Academic National Champion”. All 16 eligible Bushnell University teams have been…
Nursing Students Celebrated at Blessing of the Hands Ceremony
EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University’s School of Nursing recently held its annual Blessing of the Hands and Nursing Pinning ceremony, this year hosted at Grace Community Fellowship Church. The meaningful tradition marks a new chapter for nursing students, symbolizing their commitment to compassionate care and their readiness to begin nursing journeys. The special ceremony brought together…