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Connie Wilmarth, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences
Professor of Mathematics
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School of Arts & Sciences

The School of Arts and Sciences, as part of the College of Theology, Arts, and Sciences, is an engaged and Christ-centered community of students and faculty that spans the social sciences, humanities, interdisciplinary studies, and natural sciences. We prepare students to be global citizens and servant leaders by developing the skills and knowledge base that are essential for powerful thinkers, communicators, and problem solvers: the competencies and understanding you will need to thrive in a world driven by change, and the abilities and creativity to change that world.

We invite you to study what you love, follow your curiosity, and explore new interests in transformative learning experiences with our amazing faculty.

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The mission of the School of Arts and Sciences is to engage in a Christ-centered community of students and faculty that spans the social sciences, humanities, interdisciplinary studies, and natural sciences, preparing students to be global citizens and servant leaders.

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Why Choose Bushnell’s School of Arts and Sciences?

Are you currently considering a career in government, law, media, medicine, health care, counseling, teaching, or academia? Are you intrigued by the idea of continuing your studies some day with an advanced degree or professional school training? We offer the academic foundation for all of these as you pursue God’s calling on your life.

Faith and learning are unified and mutually supported in our small-classes environment, and you will have easy access to professors all the way from initial mentoring in vocational discernment to research experiences and collaboration. Whatever your choice of major, a degree in the arts and sciences, in teaching you how to learn, will stand you in good stead as your experiences and interests expand throughout life, and as you adapt to unpredictable circumstances.

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Jonathan Alfson, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Physics
Faculty Athletic Representative

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Paul Allee, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Biology

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Stephen Andes, Ph.D.

Professor of History
Song Nai Rhee Honors Program Director

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Pamela Beilby, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Biochemistry

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James Berry, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies

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Tammy Bovee, M.S.

Assistant Professor of Exercise Science

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Jenée Cázares, M.A.

Assistant Professor of Spanish and ESOL

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Connie Diffenderfer, M.Phil.

Assistant Professor of English

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Erin Mueller, Ph.D.

Professor of Psychology

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Nani Skaggs, Ph.D.

Professor of Psychology, Program Lead

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Doyle Srader, Ph.D.

Professor of Speech & Communication

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Colin Willis, Ph.D.

Science Resource Manager

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News

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July 10, 2026
Dr. Stephen Andes Named Honors Program Director  

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University has named Dr. Stephen Andes, professor of history, as the new director of the Song Nai Rhee Honors Program. Andes succeeds psychology professor Dr. Erin Mueller, who helped establish and…

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May 27, 2026
Internship Insights: Jah’Lin Green

During a special Champions of Character Celebratory Chapel on Tuesday, Bushnell University was announced as the 2024-2025 NAIA School of Character, announced by representatives of the NAIA.

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May 22, 2026
Bushnell Employees Honored at Annual Awards Luncheon

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…

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