Wisdom

Faculty Features: Shirley Lathrop, MAT, M.S.

Shirley Lathrop, MAT, M.S., is the program lead for the School Counseling program at Bushnell University. She brings to the role a wealth of direct school counseling experience and a heartfelt passion for supporting both future counselors and the youth they will serve. Lathrop, a native of the Eugene area, has a long history in…

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Faculty Features: Dr. Lynn Jacobson

Dr. Lynn Jacobson, an adjunct professor in Bushnell University’s College of Theology, Arts, and Sciences, brings a wealth of teaching experience to the classroom, spanning biblical studies, language instruction, and business. With a Master of Divinity in Jewish Studies and extensive coursework in Judaic Studies and Modern Hebrew, Dr. Jacobson offers an interdisciplinary approach that…

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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…

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Staff Spotlights: Dr. Corynn Gilbert

Dr. Corynn Gilbert, Director of Development at Bushnell University, has dedicated her career to Christian higher education. With a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Northwest Nazarene University and a background in student affairs and higher education administration, she has worked in various capacities at institutions such as Dartmouth College, Georgetown University, and Fuller Theological Seminary….

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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…

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Fall 2024 Athletic Directors Honor Roll Announced

EUGENE, Ore. – On the cusp of a new semester at Bushnell University, Corey Anderson is proud to announce the members of the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for Fall 2024. Instituted in the fall of 2021, the Honor Roll consists of all student-athletes, grad assistants, and team managers who earned at least a 3.5 GPA…

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Alumna Helps ABSN Students Prepare for Nursing Practice

EUGENE, Ore. – Mary Backus ’07 RN, Privacy & Security Officer at PeaceHealth, returned to Bushnell University in November to give back to her alma mater in a powerful way. As a graduate of Bushnell’s Adult Degree Program in Health Care Administration, Backus returned to share her expertise with students in the Accelerated Bachelor of…

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Dr. Stephen Andes Presents at Oxford University

EUGENE, Ore. – Dr. Stephen Andes, a proud alumnus of Oxford University, recently returned to speak at a prestigious conference at St. Antony’s College and the Latin American Centre, Oxford University, on November 21-22. The conference, titled Catholicism and Latin America’s Cold War, brought together leading scholars to explore the complex relationship between religion and…

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ACE Day Highlights Innovation and Collaboration at Bushnell

EUGENE, Ore. — Bushnell University recently hosted its semiannual Academic Creativity and Excellence (ACE) Day, a research colloquium founded by Dr. Tim Bergquist, emeritus professor of quantitative business models. The event featured more than 100 students presenting capstone projects and innovative research, exemplifying Bushnell’s commitment to cultivating wisdom through academic exploration. Event organizer Dr. Doyle…

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Faculty Features: Marilyn Williams

Dr. Marilyn Williams, Assistant Professor of Education at Bushnell University, combines her decades of real-world educational experience with her deep faith and a commitment to shaping the next generation of educators. Before joining the Bushnell faculty, she taught elementary and middle school education for over 20 years, served as a high school administrator for five…

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