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…
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More Students Seeking Undergraduate Teacher Education Degrees at Bushnell University
EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University’s School of Education welcomed a record 23 new education majors into its undergraduate Teacher Education program today, a new high for the rigorous and well-respected teacher licensure degree program in recent years. The School hosted a Welcome Day on Monday, April 28, for its newly-accepted Education Majors on its campus…
Teaching and Coaching with Purpose
Kyle Casperson ’24, head coach at Springfield High School, leads with confidence, character, and a process-over-outcome mindset. (Photo by Bob Williams / The Chronicle) Kyle Casperson ’24 is a Middle School PE and Health Teacher at Hamlin Middle School and the Head Baseball Coach at Springfield High School—both located in Springfield, Oregon. He earned his…
Faculty Features: Shirley Lathrop, MAT, M.S.
Shirley Lathrop, MAT, M.S., is the program lead for the School Counseling program at Bushnell University. She brings to the role a wealth of direct school counseling experience and a heartfelt passion for supporting both future counselors and the youth they will serve. Lathrop, a native of the Eugene area, has a long history in…
ACE Day Highlights Innovation and Collaboration at Bushnell
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…
Faculty Features: Marilyn Williams
Dr. Marilyn Williams, Assistant Professor of Education at Bushnell University, combines her decades of real-world educational experience with her deep faith and a commitment to shaping the next generation of educators. Before joining the Bushnell faculty, she taught elementary and middle school education for over 20 years, served as a high school administrator for five…
Fall Sports Place 45 on Academic All-CCC Team
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…
Bushnell University Earns National AAQEP Accreditation of Educator Preparation Programs
EUGENE, Ore. – The Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) has awarded full 7-year accreditation to the Educator Preparation Programs at Bushnell University. After reviewing the evidence collected through a process of self-study and peer review, the AAQEP Accreditation Commission issued the decision at its July 26 meeting along with the following rationale: …
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…
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…