Academics

Mary Blaser ’19 has turned her business education into a successful career in sports management. Her journey from Bushnell University to becoming the Guest Services Manager for the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, and Footprint Center is evidence of her dedication and expertise in enhancing guest experiences. In this Q&A, Blaser shares insights into her career…

EUGENE, Ore.  – Senior Halle Neumann was named to the Collegiate Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-America At-Large Second Team on Tuesday. The 2024 Academic All-America teams, voted on by College Sports Communicators (formerly CoSIDA), recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. A total of 24 student-athletes were named to…

EUGENE, Ore. – Next month, Bushnell University will kick off its new Office of Executive-in-Residence (EIR) with two seasoned executives in international business, financial services, and leadership. The format is structured to give executives with time constraints an opportunity to share their experiences with students, staff, faculty, and the general community.   The program honors…

The Tri-Athlete Model at Bushnell University reflects our desire to see student-athletes transformed in all facets of life: on the field of play as Champions of Character and in the classroom as Christ-centered scholars. Above all, we desire to give student-athletes the opportunity to pursue a maturing identity in Christ. Our student-athletes honor the gospel…

Jenna (Royce) Wallace (Photo courtesy of YachatsNews)  EUGENE, Ore. –Bushnell University alumna Jenna (Royce) Wallace ’12 has been elected Lincoln County’s next district attorney and appointed by Governor Tina Kotek to fill the vacancy effective June 21, 2024. Wallace, who won with 55 percent of the vote, will be the county’s third district attorney in…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University’s School of Business, Leadership, and Technology (SBLT) proudly highlights the remarkable achievements of five outstanding students from the class of 2024. These individuals have demonstrated outstanding academic performance, exemplary leadership qualities, and a commitment to service that truly embodies what it means to be a Bushnell University graduate.  2024 SBLT…

Written by Whitney Shoun, M.S., Career Development Coordinator In 2023, potential college students and their parents alike are asking institutions, and themselves, a very important question: “Is higher education worth it?” Students and their parents want to know that they will see a return on their investment, measured by one crucial metric: a better life…

EUGENE, Ore. – Beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year, Bushnell University is launching a new, innovative College of Professional Studies, which houses some of its most popular degree offerings. The new College will be headed up by one of Bushnell’s own – Dr. Latrissa Lee Neiworth (pictured below), who brings a multidisciplinary background in education,…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University is excited to announce that all graduating accounting students in the class of 2024 secured full–time employment in accounting prior to graduation. This achievement highlights not only the university’s commitment to academic excellence but also the high demand for the skills and expertise cultivated in the accounting program.  “We are…

EUGENE, Ore. – Sherry Reeder ’17, M.Ed. ’19, a special education teacher at Molalla River Middle School in Molalla, Oregon, has been named one of four winners of the 2024 OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education Educator of the Year award. This prestigious recognition honors outstanding educators in Oregon and Southwest Washington who inspire students…