EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University proudly announces the reaffirmation of its institutional accreditation by The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), following a comprehensive site visit in April 2024. With this renewal, Bushnell University continues another seven-year cycle of accreditation. Bushnell first achieved NWCCU accreditation in 1962 and has maintained this prestigious designation for…
Wisdom
The Bushnell University Saga
Wisdom, Faith, and Service captures the essence of the institutional vocation and mission of Bushnell University from its founding in 1895. The Bushnell Saga – past, present, and future – is shaped and framed by the individual “wisdom, faith, and service sagas” of Bushnell People – women, men, professors, students, alumni, administrators, and countless friends…
Becoming Beloved Community
In early November, the University hosted “Becoming Beloved Community,” an initiative sponsored by the Bushnell Board of Trustees and the Office of the President to begin campus and community conversations about a Biblical perspective on racial reconciliation. Over a series of two days, a thoughtful and award-winning panel of guest speakers guided members of the…
Bushnell Business Graduates Land Strong Opportunities
EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University’s School of Business, Leadership, and Technology (SBLT) proudly highlights the remarkable achievements of five outstanding students from the class of 2024. These individuals have demonstrated outstanding academic performance, exemplary leadership qualities, and a commitment to service that truly embodies what it means to be a Bushnell University graduate. 2024 SBLT…
Faculty Scholarship and Service
Research Publications and Presentations Jonathan Alfson, Ph.D. Dissertation (July, 2023). Supporting Learning and Thinking with Multiple Representations in Upper Division Physics Courses. Oregon State University. Angela Doty, M.A. Scholarly Review (2023). Cultivating mentors: Sharing wisdom in Christian higher education. Christian Higher Education. Agametochukwu Iheanyi-Igwe, Ph.D. Presented preliminary results from ongoing missionary re-entry and entrepreneurship study…
Accounting Graduates Achieve 100 Percent Employment Rate
EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University is excited to announce that all graduating accounting students in the class of 2024 secured full–time employment in accounting prior to graduation. This achievement highlights not only the university’s commitment to academic excellence but also the high demand for the skills and expertise cultivated in the accounting program. “We are…
Bushnell’s Thriving Culture for Women in STEM
Written by Meredith Goehring, M.A., Editorial Assistant It’s a common story in higher education that women are underrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (commonly referred to as STEM). The story is true. In 2023, women made up 28% of the STEM workforce worldwide, and just 24% of the STEM workforce in…
Undergraduate Research: An Anchor of Lifelong Learning
Written by Reed Mueller, Ph.D., Vice President for Academic Affairs & Dean of the Faculty Trained as a clinical psychologist, Dr. Mueller’s research interests include psychotherapy outcome measurement, community-level prevention programs, and recently, metacognition and information literacy. On campus, Dr. Mueller teaches Neurodiverse Psychology, Theories of Personality, and Psychology of Religion. One of the classic…
Busting Three Myths of a Christian Liberal Arts Education
Written by Stephen Andes, D.Phil, Professor of History I’m a true believer in the ideals of the liberal arts – even, I admit, a believer in their real-world value for today’s college student. But I have a confession to make: defending the liberal arts these days feels exceedingly idealistic, unrealistic, and downright impractical. It can…
Bushnell Employees Honored at Annual Awards Luncheon
EUGENE, Ore. — Bushnell University’s All Employee Recognition Luncheon took place last week on Tuesday, May 14. Acknowledgment was given to recent President’s Award for Teaching Excellence & Campus Leadership recipient Christy Silverthorne, M.A., Assistant Professor of Marketing, and President’s Award for Exemplary Staff Performance & Campus Leadership recipient Taylor Irons, M.A., Assistant Director of…