Wisdom

Faculty Features: Dr. Jonathan Alfson

At Bushnell University, physics is more than equations and formulas; it is a way to explore the order and creativity of God’s world. Jonathan Alfson, Assistant Professor of Physics, is passionate about helping students make meaningful connections between science, faith, and their future callings.  Alfson earned his Ph.D. and M.S. in physics from Oregon State…

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Bushnell to Host 2025 NetVUE Regional Gathering

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University is honored to announce that it has been selected to host an upcoming NetVUE regional gathering Oct. 2–4. The event, titled “The Purposeful University,” will convene faculty, staff, and thought leaders from across the region to explore the role of purpose, vocation, and calling in higher education.   This gathering is…

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Faculty Features: Dr. Erin Mueller

“Psychology invites us to ask deep questions about what it means to be human,” says Bushnell University psychology professor Dr. Erin Mueller. Those questions are not just academic for Mueller — they are invitations to serve, to listen, and to lead with compassion. She focuses her teaching on helping students explore the mind and spirit…

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Spring 2025 Athletic Directors Honor Roll Announced

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell Athletic Director Corey Anderson is proud to announce the members of the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for Spring 2025. 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 during that semester. This spring, 201 student-athletes…

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Bushnell Employees Honored at Annual Awards Luncheon

EUGENE, Ore. — Bushnell University’s All Employee Recognition Luncheon took place last week on Tuesday, May 13. Acknowledgment was given to recent President’s Award for Teaching Excellence & Campus Leadership recipient Shelly Hartzell, M.S.M., CPA, CMA, Associate Professor of Accounting, and President’s Award for Exemplary Staff Performance & Campus Leadership recipient Wendy Alexander, Office Manager…

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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…

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End of the Year Honors for Bushnell University Students

PHOTO GALLERY EUGENE, Ore. – Earlier this month at Honors Convocation, Bushnell University celebrated the academic achievements of its students in a meaningful gathering held in the Morse Center. The annual event, which included the symbolic Cutting of the Ivy tradition, brought the campus community together to honor graduating seniors as they prepare to flourish…

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Bushnell University Hosts Spring ACE Day

EUGENE, Ore. — Bushnell University recently hosted its spring Academic Creativity and Excellence (ACE) Days — a campus-wide celebration of student research, capstone projects, and innovative presentations. Founded by Dr. Tim Bergquist, emeritus professor of quantitative business models, the event provides a dynamic platform for students to showcase their academic accomplishments and creative thinking. From scholarly…

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Faculty Features: Dr. Stephen Andes

  At Bushnell University, history is more than dates and timelines — it is an invitation to explore identity, faith, and truth. Professor Stephen Andes, D.Phil., a history professor in Bushnell’s School of Arts and Sciences, believes deeply in helping students develop a “holy curiosity” that extends far beyond the classroom.  Dr. Andes earned his…

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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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