Wisdom

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…

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…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University and its president, Dr. Joseph Womack, honored two outstanding individuals during Commencement this past weekend, one from its staff and one from its faculty, for their exceptional dedication, achievements, and contributions to the university community.  Nominated by faculty, staff, and students, Christy Silverthorne, M.A., Assistant Professor of Marketing, was awarded…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University’s Board of Trustees will confer degrees on over 120 students who have successfully met the graduation requirements to earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree during its annual spring Commencement ceremony. The ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, May 11, at 10 a.m. in the Morse Center. A Baccalaureate service will occur…

PHOTO GALLERY LIVE RECORDING EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University celebrated the academic achievements of its students at the annual Honors Convocation on Thursday, May 2, 2024, inside the Morse Center. Additionally, the Associated Students of Bushnell University (ASBU) presented awards to outstanding faculty and staff members, as well as top-performing students and campus club of…

EUGENE, Ore. — Academic Creativity and Excellence Day, known as ACE Day, was established on campus by Dr. Tim Bergquist, emeritus professor of quantitative business models. It serves as Bushnell University’s semi-annual research colloquium for graduating students to present their capstone research projects and for other students to showcase research from individual classes. On Wednesday,…

EUGENE, Ore. – A little over a year after being awarded the Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE) Program Development Grant, Bushnell University celebrates substantial progress made in fortifying its commitment to guiding students on the path of theological reflection and vocational calling. Among the 18 universities and colleges awarded the NetVUE grant in…

EUGENE, Ore.  – Post-season academic honors for men’s and women’s basketball have been announced from both the NAIA and Collegiate Sports Communicators (CSC) with numerous Beacons named among the honorees. Daktronics NAIA Women’s Basketball Scholar-Athletes | Daktronics NAIA Men’s Basketball Scholar-Athletes CSC Women’s Academic All-District | CSC Men’s Academic All-District NAIA-Daktronics Scholar-Athletes were announced at the end of the season….

Written by Dr. A.J. Swoboda Easter has a way of rushing right past us. But it is most certainly beneficial for us to use this beautiful Spring season as a chance to pause, reflect, and remember. Remember what? Easter is the time of year when Christians from around the globe and from countless traditions and…

EUGENE, Ore. – Renowned theologian and Bushnell University professor, Dr. A.J. Swoboda recently released his latest book, “The Gift of Thorns,” back in late February. In this compelling work, Dr. Swoboda addresses the theme of navigating the desires of faith. He draws inspiration from both personal experiences and theological insights, and he writes with a…