School of Business, Leadership, and Technology

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University president Dr. Joseph D. Womack honored two outstanding individuals during Bushnell’s 2025 Spring Commencement for their exceptional dedication, achievements, and contributions to the university community. The President’s Award for Teaching Excellence and Campus Leadership and the award for Exemplary Staff and Campus Leadership are presented annually. New this year, the…

PHOTO GALLERY EUGENE, Ore. – Earlier this month at Honors Convocation, Bushnell University celebrated the academic achievements of its students in a meaningful gathering held in the Morse Center. The annual event, which included the symbolic Cutting of the Ivy tradition, brought the campus community together to honor graduating seniors as they prepare to flourish…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

Maureen Matu, MBA ’12 is a Regulatory Affairs Specialist at Boehringer Ingelheim, a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Germany. Based in the Kenyan office, she navigates complex regulatory landscapes, ensuring compliance and managing quality assurance processes to enhance market share for human and animal health products in East Africa.  With a Master of Business Administration…

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…