School of Business, Leadership, and Technology

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…

EUGENE, Ore. — Bushnell University recently hosted its semiannual Academic Creativity and Excellence (ACE) Day, a research colloquium founded by Dr. Tim Bergquist, emeritus professor of quantitative business models. The event featured more than 100 students presenting capstone projects and innovative research, exemplifying Bushnell’s commitment to cultivating wisdom through academic exploration. Event organizer Dr. Doyle…

Sierra Wilis ’13 currently serves as the Vice President of Operations for Oregon Driver Education Center (ODEC) and as a Senior Business Management Consultant for Paradigm Business Management Group. A seasoned leader with a diverse career, Wilis’ journey from pastoral ministry to business management highlights her adaptability and commitment to integrity, kindness, and excellence. In…

EUGENE, Ore. – Jay Jones, an adjunct instructor in Bushnell University’s newly launched Digital Media and Graphic Design program, brings a wealth of industry expertise and a passion for guiding emerging artists. With a background in Film Production from Vancouver Film School and studies in Art History at the University of Oregon, Jones combines academic…

EUGENE, Ore. – Students in Bushnell University’s Intro to Digital Marketing class are exploring a unique, hands-on learning experience, partnering with local bakery Main Street Sweets to develop a full digital marketing strategy. Under the guidance of marketing professor Christy Silverthorne, M.A., students are supporting the bakery by designing a website and creating a marketing…

  Fall 2024 U.S. Bank Academic All-Conference EUGENE, Ore. – The Cascade Collegiate Conference announced the student-athletes who earned U.S. Bank Academic All-Conference honors this week in men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s soccer, and volleyball. 45 members of the Bushnell teams were selected. To earn recognition as an Academic All-CCC honoree, a student-athlete…

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…

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. …