Most Tenured Professor Retires After 29 Years of Service

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University bids farewell to Dr. Mick Bollenbaugh its most tenured full-time employee, as he retires after 29-plus years of service to the university.  Dr. Bollenbaugh’s contributions to Bushnell University were enormous. As Professor of Philosophy and Biblical Studies, he impacted the lives of countless students, inspiring them to reach their full…

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Karen Head’s 27-Year Legacy at Bushnell University

EUGENE, Ore. – After 27 years of dedicated service, Karen Head officially retired from her position as the Public Services Supervisor at Bushnell University earlier this month. She has been an instrumental part of the university’s success, and her presence will be greatly missed.  Throughout her career, Ms. Head has played an important role in…

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Memorial Day Activities at Historic Luper Cemetery and “They Were Dreamers and Doers” Story of James A. Bushnell’s Life by Kathleen Pitney Box

Memorial Weekend, May 27-29, 2023 James A. Bushnell was the first president of the University’s Board of Trustees. He is buried at Luper Cemetery with many members of his family. Every year students from Bushnell University work alongside faculty, staff, and community members at the cemetery during “Embrace the Community (ETC) day” as a way to…

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Beacons Compete at NAIA Track & Field National Championships

  MARIAN, Ind.  – A record-setting season came to a close for freshman Nathan Fields on Friday at the NAIA Track & Field National Championships, taking place at Wildcat Stadium in Marian, Indiana. The newly established indoor and outdoor Triple Jump school record holder, and reigning CCC Triple Jump champion battled through injury to compete at…

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$3.5B Impact: Oregon’s Independent Colleges and Universities

EUGENE, OR – The annual economic impact to the state of Oregon from the Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges & Universities (The Alliance) member colleges and universities is $3.5 billion, according to a new report by Lightcast for Fiscal Year 2020-21. As a proud member of The Alliance, Bushnell University is thrilled to be part of this…

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Women’s Track & Field Named CCC Team of Character

Cascade Conference Release EUGENE, Ore.  – Continuing a strong tradition, the Bushnell women’s track & field team was recognized as the Cascade Collegiate Conference Les Schwab Female Team of Character, as voted on by the CCC athletic directors. Bushnell has now been home to four winners of the Les Schwab Team of Character Awards in the…

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Beacons Sweep CCC Champion of Character Awards

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Bushnell University’s Samantha Silver and Jaron Carter were named the 2022-23 Cascade Collegiate Conference Champions of Character of the Year, announced Wednesday morning by the conference office. The annual award recognizes one male and one female athlete who represent the five aspects of the Champions of Character – Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Sportsmanship, and Servant Leadership….

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Two Faculty Members Receive Emeritus Status

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University is proud to announce that two longtime faculty members, Dr. Dennis Lindsay and Dr. Mick Bollenbaugh, were awarded emeritus status at the conclusion of the 2022-23 academic year in recognition of their many years of dedicated service to the university.  Dr. Lindsay retired from his position as Bushnell’s Vice President…

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Mindi Barta and Sarah Slater Receive 2023 President’s Award

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University and its president, Dr. Joseph Womack, honored two outstanding individuals during the 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, Mindi Barta, Assistant Professor of Counseling, was awarded…

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Bushnell Employees Honored at End of the Year Awards Luncheon

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University’s All Employee Recognition Luncheon took place on Tuesday, May 16th.  Acknowledgment was given to recent President’s Award for Teaching Excellence & Campus Leadership award recipient Mindi Barta, Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling and President’s Award for Exemplary Staff Performance & Campus Leadership recipient Sarah Slater, Senior Director of…

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