Wisdom

EUGENE, Ore. — Bushnell University’s All-Employee Recognition Luncheon took place last week, on Monday, May 11. Acknowledgment was given to the recent President’s Award for Teaching Excellence & Campus Leadership recipient, Katy Lemieux, MSN, RN, Program Director and Assistant Professor of Nursing, and the President’s Award for Exemplary Staff Performance & Campus Leadership recipient, Corey…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University president Dr. Joseph D. Womack honored two outstanding individuals during Bushnell’s 2026 Spring Commencement for their exceptional dedication, achievements, and contributions to the university community. The Presidents’ Award for Teaching Excellence and Campus Leadership and the award for Exemplary Staff and Campus Leadership are presented annually. The awards were given…

EUGENE, Ore. – Earlier this month, Bushnell University celebrated the academic achievements and leadership of its students through a series of award ceremonies and college celebrations held across campus. These gatherings recognized graduating seniors and outstanding students from academic programs as they prepare to step confidently into their individual callings beyond Bushnell. Among the honors…

Though many may not realize it, much of what shapes the student experience at Bushnell University is influenced by the work of Angela Doty. As the Dean of Institutional & Academic Effectiveness, she helps guide university-wide initiatives that support student learning, formation, and direction. This includes her leadership of Bushnell’s Vision and Call internship program,…

SAN FRANCISCO — Bushnell University senior Caleb Premo, a teacher education major and English minor, presented original literary research at the 2025 Pacific Ancient and Modern Language Association Conference in San Francisco, a regional conference affiliated with the Modern Language Association. Premo’s paper, “Making Monsters out of Mercy: Grapes of Wrath and the ‘Monstering’ of…

Guided by the relationships that first drew him to campus as a high school student, Jaron Carter ’23 now helps guide others toward their own Bushnell University journeys. As a senior admissions counselor and assistant track and field coach, Carter occupies a unique space at the intersection of recruitment, mentorship, and community-building. Across his several…

When Katy Lemieux reflects on how she arrived in the classroom, she often returns to an unexpected phone call. While working as a nursing supervisor, her charge nurse abruptly asked whether she had a bachelor’s degree and then hung up as soon as she answered yes. Minutes later, the charge nurse called back: “I have a job for you.”  That conversation resurfaced a…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University recently hosted its Fall 2025 Academic Creativity and Excellence Day, a campus-wide celebration of senior capstone projects and other student research. Founded by Dr. Tim Bergquist, emeritus professor of quantitative business models, ACE Day provides a platform for students to share academic work shaped by careful inquiry and practical relevance. …

For Agam Iheanyi-Igwe, who has a PhD in Educational and Leadership Studies, coming to Bushnell University was more than a career move — it was a continuation of his calling to form, guide, and equip the next generation of ministry leaders. “I came here to teach theology,” he recalls. “In a previous life, I had…

For Dr. Brian Kaelin, stepping onto Bushnell University’s campus for the first time was more than a visit: it was a calling. “The very first time that I stepped onto the campus, I thought to myself, ‘This is a place I’d love to teach,’” he recalled. “It was literally the moment we arrived — meeting people, seeing…