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Q and A with Resident Assistants Melody Garcia and Matthew Wilhite

Melody Garcia and Matthew Wilhite are currently resident assistants (RA) at Bushnell University. In this Q&A, they share their individual experiences on what RA life is like and what it takes to be successful.   What do your daily tasks include as an RA? Melody: My RA daily tasks consist of making sure my hall residents…

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Samantha Silver Presented with NAIA’s Dr. Leroy Walker Champion of Character Award

EUGENE, Ore. – Samantha Silver, a senior on the Bushnell University softball team, was presented earlier this month with the NAIA’s Dr. Leroy Walker Champion of Character Award at the NAIA convention in New Orleans. Silver was announced as the recipient of the award back in September and is Bushnell’s first recipient of any NAIA…

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Matelynn Ladd Awarded PCC Structurals Scholarship

EUGENE, Ore. – Sophomore Matelynn Ladd has been awarded the PCC Structurals Scholarship from the Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges & Universities for the 2022-23 academic year. “I chose my college and major because I want to be in the business world after graduating,” said Ladd. “Bushnell has a great Business program and gave me…

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Q and A with Assistant Professor Ally Goertzen

Ally Goertzen is an assistant professor of school counseling at Bushnell University and has been at the university since 2019. In this Q and A, she shares her role at Bushnell University and what led her to a career in school counseling. Goertzen is committed to overcoming mental health issues and is enthusiastic about empowering…

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Savannah Tomlinson Awarded Costco Wholesale Scholarship

EUGENE, Ore. – Freshman Savannah Tomlinson has been awarded the Costco Wholesale Scholarship from the Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges & Universities for the 2022-23 academic year. “I chose Bushnell University due to its lovely, small campus, and friendly community,” said Tomlinson. “Bushnell makes me feel part of a group and not just a number….

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Sophia Castillo Awarded Costco Wholesale Scholarship

EUGENE, Ore. – Junior Sophia Castillo has been awarded the Costco Wholesale Scholarship from the Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges & Universities for the 2022-23 academic year. “I chose Bushnell University because, out of all the universities I visited, it felt right. It felt like home,” said Castillo. “I also love the small class sizes…

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Bushnell Students Partner with Filmmaker Brett Smith to Promote Freedom’s Path

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell students got the unique experience to help promote a new movie. Freedom’s Path, written, directed, and produced by Brett Smith, tells the story of a freed slave and a soldier overcoming differences and becoming close like brothers. Set during the time of the Civil War Brett hopes to highlight parts of…

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Walter Brown Awarded OCF Joseph E. Weston Public Foundation Scholarship

EUGENE, Ore. – Freshman Walter Brown has been awarded the OCF Joseph E. Weston Public Foundation Scholarship from the Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges & Universities for the 2022-23 academic year. “I chose to major in business and marketing because I want to be a business owner, said Brown. “I have always had the goal…

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Bushnell University’s Master of Arts in Leadership Degree ranked one of the Most Affordable in Oregon

Eugene, Ore. – Bushnell University’s Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) degree,  has been ranked as one of the most affordable programs in the state. The MAL is part of the university’s School of Business, Leadership, and Technology and was ranked by Organizationalleadershipedu.org with tuition averaging more than $2,000 lower than other similar private schools…

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Q and A with Accessibility Coordinator Elizabeth Bruno

Elizabeth Bruno is the accessibility coordinator for Bushnell University, and the role she plays is crucial to Bushnell’s student learning experience. In this Q and A, she shares a bit about herself and how she came to be in this position at Bushnell.   Elizabeth Bruno is passionate about providing students with an environment where…

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