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

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