CORVALLIS, Ore. – For the third time in five years, Bushnell is the proud home of the Cascade Collegiate Conference Les Schwab Coach of Character. Head Cross Country Coach and Director of Track & Field Kyle Will was announced as the recipient of the 2025 award by the CCC offices on Wednesday. In two short years, Kyle Will has…
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Men’s Track & Field Named 2025 CCC Team of Character
Cascade Conference Release EUGENE, Ore. – The Bushnell men’s track & field team was recognized as the 2025 Cascade Collegiate Conference Les Schwab Men’s Team of Character, as voted on by the CCC athletic directors. Bushnell has now been home to six winners of the Les Schwab Team of Character Awards in the last five years….
Staff Spotlights: Tysen Buhler ’16
EUGENE, Ore. – At Bushnell University, every detail of the campus environment plays a part in shaping the student experience—and much of that begins with the grounds themselves. Tysen Buhler ’16 wears many hats as the Grounds Manager for Facilities Services, but he sums it up simply: “If it’s outside, I’m at least somewhat responsible…
Shelly Hartzell and Wendy Alexander Receive President’s Award
EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University president Dr. Joseph D. Womack honored two outstanding individuals during Bushnell’s 2025 Spring Commencement for their exceptional dedication, achievements, and contributions to the university community. The President’s Award for Teaching Excellence and Campus Leadership and the award for Exemplary Staff and Campus Leadership are presented annually. New this year, the…
Staff Spotlights: Whitney Shoun, M.S.
At Bushnell University, helping students discover their vocational calling is both a challenging and essential part of student development—one that Whitney Shoun, M.S., embraces with purpose and passion. As the Career Development Coordinator, she oversees all career services with a special emphasis on internships and employer engagement. Whether guiding students through vocational exploration or supporting…
Dr. Heike McNeil Set to Retire at End of 2024-25 Academic Year
EUGENE, Ore. – Dr. Heike McNeil has been a cornerstone of Bushnell University for more than 20 years, shaping the institution’s growth and the lives of countless students. Having arrived in 2003, she quickly became a key figure on campus as both a professor and a coach. With a passion for both academics and athletics,…
Bushnell University Announces Becoming Beloved Community Spring ’25 Symposium: Excavating Culture
Bushnell University announces the upcoming Becoming Beloved Community Spring ’25 Symposium: Excavating Culture, featuring esteemed speakers Dr. Marcus “Goodie” Goodloe and Dr. Paul Louis Metzger. This free event hosted by the College of Theology, Arts, and Sciences will take place on March 18 and 20, 2025 and is part of the ongoing and meaningful conversation…
Faculty Features: Dr. Ruth Akumbu
Dr. Ruth Akumbu is an adjunct professor in Bushnell University’s School of Business, Leadership, and Technology. She brings a rich and diverse background in nonprofit leadership, DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging), cultural capacity-building, and media, with over 21 years of experience. A leader in nonprofit, education, and entertainment sectors, Dr. Akumbu is dedicated to…
Walking by Faith and Embracing the Unknown
Dustin Hinkle ’07 is the lead pastor at River of Life Church in Hastings, MN. He brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served as a missionary in China for 10 years and in bi-vocational ministry in Pullman, WA for four years. With a foundation in business administration and public speaking, Hinkle’s journey…
Bushnell Alumnus Dr. Anson Sin Honored with DAISY Award
EUGENE, Ore. – Dr. Anson Sin, a 2023 graduate of Bushnell University’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program, was recently recognized with the prestigious DAISY Award for his exemplary compassionate care as a Registered Nurse in the Surgical Care Unit at McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center, located in Springfield, Ore. The DAISY Award is an…