Past Presidents

Since its founding in 1895, Bushnell University has been served by 10 presidents and one interim president.

Our Institution’s Past Names

Eugene Divinity School – 1895-1908

Eugene Bible University – 1908-1930

Eugene Bible College – 1930-1933

Northwest Christian College – 1934-2008

Northwest Christian University – 2008-2019

Bushnell University – 2020-present

Our Institution’s Past Presidents

Eugene C. Sanderson, President

1895-1929

S. Earl Childers, President

1929-1934

Victor P. Morris, De Facto President

1934-1936
1943-1944

Kendall E. Burke, President

1936-1943

Ross J. Griffeth, President

1944-1965

Barton A. Dowdy, President

1965-1978

William E. Hays, President

1978-1985

H. Charles Pyron, Interim President

1985-1986

James E. Womack, President

1986-2004

David W. Wilson, President

2004-2010

Joseph D. Womack, President

2010-present