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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Bushnell University Honors Exceptional Graduates

EUGENE, Ore. – Three graduates of Bushnell University’s Class of 2023 were awarded the University’s most prestigious student awards during its Spring 2023 Commencement ceremony. Both Aspen Slifka and Rebecca Kuskie, who was not able to attend Commencement due to competing in the Cascade Collegiate Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships, were honored with the…

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Q and A with Bushnell Missionary Students Brooklyn Cahoon and Justin Rogers

Brooklyn Cahoon and Justin Rogers are current students at Bushnell University and have just left on their respective mission trips. In this Q&A, they share what called them to be a part of a mission trip and what they look forward to during their experience.   Where will you be traveling to & what will…

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Bushnell University Welcomes DeLeesa Meashintubby as 2023 Commencement Speaker

DeLeesa Meashintubby Executive Director of Volunteers in Medicine, Pastor at St. Marks CME Church, and Bushnell Board Member will deliver Commencement Address Eugene, Ore.—Bushnell University’s Board of Trustees will confer 84 baccalaureate degrees, 31 master’s degrees, and 4 graduate certificates during its Spring Commencement on Saturday May 13, 2023, at 10 am in the Morse…

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Changing Lives and Building Careers: The Impact of Bushnell University Internships

EUGENE, Ore. – Internships are a critical component of the college experience, offering students the opportunity to gain real-world experience, build professional networks, and develop valuable skills that will help them succeed in their chosen fields. At Bushnell University, internships are an essential part of the curriculum, providing students with hands-on experience that complements their…

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Coding, Worship, Dogs, Tourism, Mental Health – Academic Creativity and Excellence Day at Bushnell University

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell celebrated their end of the semester event Academic Creativity and Excellence Day, better known around campus as ACE Day. During ACE Day students present topics that they have spent the semester doing research on and ones they are passionate about to share with their fellow students and faculty. This year over…

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