Wisdom

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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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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