Bushnell University

06/04/2026

Continuing with our staff and faculty Years of Faithful Service recognitions, we're celebrating our ten year award recipients! Thank you for all that you have done for Bushnell!

🔹 Eddie Alexander - Head Men's Basketball Coach, Athletic Fundraising Coordinator
🔹 Tammy Bovee - Assistant Professor of Kinesiology
🔹 Jenée Cázares - Assistant Professor of Spanish and ESOL
🔹 Jason Corwin - Head Volleyball Coach
🔹 Dr. Gene James - Associate Professor

06/02/2026

A big shoutout to all of our staff and faculty that reached milestone years of service at Bushnell University this year!

Thank you to our Five Years of Faithful Service Award recipients!

🔹 Dr. James Berry - Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies
🔹 Lars Coburn - Assistant Director of Admission & Online Graduate Admission Counselor
🔹 Matt Geronimo - Coordinator for Campus Ministry, Women's Basketball Assistant Coach
🔹 Jonathan Kurtz - Director of Residence Life & Student Services
🔹 Joshua Little - Assistant Professor Biblical Studies and Christian Formation
🔹 Dr. Reed Mueller - Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty
🔹 Kelsey Segren - Coordinator for Athletic Marketing and Communications
🔹 Cris Nibblett - Grounds Manager
🔹 Jamie Womack - Head Baseball Coach
🔹 Paul Wright - Director of Student Programs

06/02/2026

A big shoutout and congratulations to our own Registrar, Mary Jo Goosmann, for being named President-Elect for the Oregon Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers (OrACRAO)!

Within the 3 year term of office, Mary Jo will be assisting the current president with duties such as selecting the future conference site and serving on the Planning Committee, and will transition into the President role the following year.

Thank you to Mary Jo for all that she does for Bushnell University and OrACRAO!

06/01/2026

Congratulations to Caleb Premo ‘26 on being named the 2026 Cascade Collegiate Conference Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year! Way to be a Beacon!

Bushnell men's soccer senior Caleb Premo has been named the 2026 Cascade Collegiate Conference Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year, as voted on by the CCC Athletic Directors.

05/30/2026

Bushnell University will begin construction on the fully donor-funded Duke Student Commons center on Alder Street later this year, expanding campus facilities.

05/29/2026

We want to congratulate Katy Lemieux, MSN, RN, on receiving the Presidents' Award for Teaching Excellence and Campus Leadership!

Katy Lemieux serves as Program Director and Assistant Professor of Nursing at our university, where she is recognized for excellence in teaching, leadership, and dedication to student success. Through her work in the nursing program, she has helped cultivate an environment that challenges and supports students academically, professionally, and personally.

Katy is known for integrating faith and learning through compassion, mentorship, and a deep commitment to preparing students for lives of service and leadership in healthcare.

Thank you for all that you do for Bushnell, Katy! Congratulations!
Read more at news.bushnell.edu/2026/05/21/katy-lemieux-and-corey-anderson-receive-presidents-award/

05/27/2026

Our study abroad class of 2026 is having a great time in Spain this summer!
We're looking forward to hearing and sharing more about their three week trip in the near future!

05/26/2026

We want to congratulate Corey Anderson on receiving the Presidents' Award for Exemplary Staff Performance and Campus Leadership at Spring Commencement!

Corey has faithfully served our university for 20 years as Athletic Director, demonstrating exceptional leadership, character, and dedication to student development. Throughout his tenure, he has fostered an athletics program centered on mentorship, accountability, and holistic student success while advancing the university’s mission and values.

Corey is widely respected for his humility, steady leadership, and commitment to supporting students, colleagues, and the broader campus community. His leadership contributed to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics conferring upon Bushnell its highest institutional honor, the National School of Character.

Thank you for all that you do for Bushnell, Corey! Congratulations!
Read more at news.bushnell.edu/2026/05/21/katy-lemieux-and-corey-anderson-receive-presidents-award/

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country, as well as the communities who carry their memories forward.

As we gather with family and friends this Memorial Day, we wish our Bushnell community well and express our gratitude for those who served with bravery and selflessness.

"Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends." – John 15:13

05/22/2026

Congratulations to Jacob Courtney on being awarded the distinguished President's Scholastic Award at Spring Commencement!

Jacob graduated with a remarkable 4.40 grade point average (GPA), with 126 credits at Bushnell, and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology during Spring Commencement.
Great job, Jacob!