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Gabe Buhler ’07, M.A. ’10 is the instructor for the Grove program in Bushnell University’s School of Music and Performing Arts. The Grove program is the primary worship leadership team and is highly active in Bushnell Chapel and traveling events, providing broad musical and technical opportunities for Bushnell students. Buhler brings over 15 years of…

EUGENE, Ore. — Bushnell University is excited to announce the launch of its new Master of Arts in Theology and Culture, a 36-credit program starting in Summer 2025. Designed for Christian leaders, pastors, and laity, this program combines online coursework with immersive on-campus residencies, offering flexibility to balance studies with professional and personal commitments. The…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University graduate Patricia Dexter ’24, who recently completed her Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS), spent her final semester interning as a Peer Support Supervisor with Adult and Teen Challenge Pacific Northwest. This unique role offered Dexter the opportunity to merge her passion for addiction counseling and peer support with…

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: …

EUGENE, Ore. – Incredible opportunities continue to unfold for Student-Athlete Mental Health Coordinator Sam Silver, as she was recently named an Ambassador for the International University Sports Federation. In her new role, Silver will be part of the trainings and zoom meetings helping to build ideas as well as expectations for the next World Forum, taking…

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. …

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…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University announces the acquisition of the 1000 Alder Street property, formerly the Sigma Phi Epsilon house. This milestone acquisition marks a significant step in the University’s ongoing efforts to expand the campus and enhance its students’ educational experience.  The property will serve as the location of the new John & Marilyn…

Dr. Melisa Ortiz Berry, adjunct professor in the School of Arts and Sciences at Bushnell University, teaches history courses and serves as a passionate leader in discipleship and ministry. Dr. Berry brings this same passion into the classroom, blending history and faith to engage her students in meaningful learning experiences. Alongside her academic credentials, which…