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Written by Stephen Andes, D.Phil, Professor of History I’m a true believer in the ideals of the liberal arts – even, I admit, a believer in their real-world value for today’s college student. But I have a confession to make: defending the liberal arts these days feels exceedingly idealistic, unrealistic, and downright impractical. It can…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University’s Tommy Richards was named the 2023-24 Cascade Collegiate Conference Coach of Character, announced Friday by the conference office. Coaches who represent the core values of the NAIA – Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Sportsmanship and Servant Leadership – were nominated and voted on by the CCC’s athletic directors, and the Beacons’ Baseball coach has…

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…

We’re in the home stretch. At the time of this writing, the Venture Forward campaign has reached $17,700,000 toward our goal of $18,000,000. With six months left in this three-year effort, we’ve had 204 families, businesses, and granting agencies come together with gifts and pledges toward accomplishing six campaign objectives. Womack Residence Hall is completed…

Cook Competes at NAIA National Championship RESULTS | MARION, Ind.  – Senior Kaitlin Cook closed out her collegiate track & field career on Wednesday evening, running in the 3000m Steeplechase preliminary heat at the NAIA National Championships, taking place at Indiana Wesleyan University. Cook held true to her national seed coming into the race, taking 19th…

Cascade Conference Release EUGENE, Ore.  – For the second time in three years, the Bushnell baseball team was recognized as the Cascade Collegiate Conference Les Schwab Men’s Team of Character, as voted on by the CCC athletic directors. Bushnell has now been home to five winners of the Les Schwab Team of Character Awards in…

EUGENE, Ore. — Bushnell University’s All Employee Recognition Luncheon took place last week on Tuesday, May 14. Acknowledgment was given to recent President’s Award for Teaching Excellence & Campus Leadership recipient Christy Silverthorne, M.A., Assistant Professor of Marketing, and President’s Award for Exemplary Staff Performance & Campus Leadership recipient Taylor Irons, M.A., Assistant Director of…

Lane Community Health Council Makes Significant Investment in Nursing Education KLCC’s “Oregon On The Record” featured a specific podcast conversation with Dr. Reed Mueller, VP for Academic Affairs at Bushnell University on the Nursing shortage: Bushnell steps in with new program. Find the full story here. Bushnell University’s School of Nursing, one of the anchor…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University and its president, Dr. Joseph Womack, honored two outstanding individuals during Commencement this past weekend, one from its staff and one from its faculty, for their exceptional dedication, achievements, and contributions to the university community.  Nominated by faculty, staff, and students, Christy Silverthorne, M.A., Assistant Professor of Marketing, was awarded…

EUGENE, Ore. – Two graduates of Bushnell University’s Class of 2024 were awarded the University’s most prestigious student awards during its Spring 2024 Commencement ceremony. The Dr. Kendall E. Burke Award, the University’s highest honor, was presented to Sophia Choat, who received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Pastoral Ministry. Choat’s outstanding commitment to campus…