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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…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University’s Board of Trustees will confer degrees on over 120 students who have successfully met the graduation requirements to earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree during its annual spring Commencement ceremony. The ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, May 11, at 10 a.m. in the Morse Center. A Baccalaureate service will occur…

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…

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,…

Courtney Berg ’19 has paved her entrepreneurial path through her business acumen and passion for online ventures. As a business administration major at Bushnell University, Berg’s career journey was driven by her fascination with the online business industry, aligning perfectly with the evolving market trends both in the US and globally. Her motivation toward business…

EUGENE, Ore. – Last semester, two Bushnell University students, Taylor Copenhaver and Kaitlin Cook, completed their fall internships at Relief Nursery, a non-profit agency that provides mental health, substance abuse support, and prevention services to the local community. Inspired by their shared passion for child development and community support, Copenhaver and Cook embraced their internships…

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…

EUGENE, Ore. – A little over a year after being awarded the Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE) Program Development Grant, Bushnell University celebrates substantial progress made in fortifying its commitment to guiding students on the path of theological reflection and vocational calling. Among the 18 universities and colleges awarded the NetVUE grant in…

EUGENE, Ore. – The Cascade Collegiate Conference announced the first official All-CCC team and special awards for Beach Volleyball on Wednesday and Bushnell University was well represented. Adding one more impressive honor to her illustrious career, senior Halle Neumann was named the Co-Attacker of the Year for the CCC. Neumann played in the No. 1 pair…