School of Education

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…

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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…

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Bushnell University Earns NWCCU Accreditation Renewal

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University proudly announces the reaffirmation of its institutional accreditation by The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), following a comprehensive site visit in April 2024. With this renewal, Bushnell University continues another seven-year cycle of accreditation. Bushnell first achieved NWCCU accreditation in 1962 and has maintained this prestigious designation for…

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Higher Education Innovator to Lead Bushnell University’s New College of Professional Studies

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,…

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Bushnell University Alumna Honored

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…

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Growing Future Leaders

Megan (VanMarter) Dean ’20 embodies the essence of finding one’s calling in education. Despite not initially planning to pursue this path, Dean’s journey led her to embrace her role at Eugene Christian School (ECS). In this Q&A, she reflects on her career choice, the significance of her role at ECS, and how her educational journey…

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Bushnell Celebrates Achievements at Honors Convocation

PHOTO GALLERY LIVE RECORDING EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University celebrated the academic achievements of its students at the annual Honors Convocation on Thursday, May 2, 2024, inside the Morse Center. Additionally, the Associated Students of Bushnell University (ASBU) presented awards to outstanding faculty and staff members, as well as top-performing students and campus club of…

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Students Present at ACE Day

EUGENE, Ore. — Academic Creativity and Excellence Day, known as ACE Day, was established on campus by Dr. Tim Bergquist, emeritus professor of quantitative business models. It serves as Bushnell University’s semi-annual research colloquium for graduating students to present their capstone research projects and for other students to showcase research from individual classes. On Wednesday,…

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Bushnell University Helps Address Educator Shortage

EUGENE, Ore. – In response to the pressing need for educators across the state of Oregon, Bushnell University’s School of Education has embraced an innovative approach to tackle the ongoing educator shortage. Over the past 18 months there has been a significant increase in the hiring of teaching and school counseling candidates before they complete…

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Academic Honors Roll in for Basketball Teams

EUGENE, Ore.  – Post-season academic honors for men’s and women’s basketball have been announced from both the NAIA and Collegiate Sports Communicators (CSC) with numerous Beacons named among the honorees. Daktronics NAIA Women’s Basketball Scholar-Athletes | Daktronics NAIA Men’s Basketball Scholar-Athletes CSC Women’s Academic All-District | CSC Men’s Academic All-District NAIA-Daktronics Scholar-Athletes were announced at the end of the season….

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