Linfield University recently recognized employees whose work contributes to the institution’s mission, values and community. At the annual awards recognition, faculty and staff members were honored for excellence in teaching, scholarship, creative achievement, leadership and engagement. “These awards recognize colleagues whose work strengthens Linfield every day,” President … [Read more...] about Linfield University recognizes employees with 2025–26 university awards
Armed with actual intelligence
Written by Kirby Neumann-Rea. Reprinted with permission of the News-Register. Originally published June 2, 2026. You can succeed and contribute to the world, Linfield University’s Class of 2026 heard Sunday. Yes, you can, and you already have. It happens with the help of AI — actual intelligence, said speaker Gregory Nava, adding a hopeful twist on the modern … [Read more...] about Armed with actual intelligence
Linfield celebrates prelicensure graduates in Spring Pinning Ceremony
Linfield University’s School of Nursing honored graduating prelicensure students during its Spring Pinning Ceremony on Sunday, May 31, on the McMinnville campus. The ceremony honored 162 graduates — 134 earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and 28 earning a Master of Science in Nursing. Pinning ceremonies mark the completion of a student’s nursing education and the … [Read more...] about Linfield celebrates prelicensure graduates in Spring Pinning Ceremony
Carrying Linfield forward
Commencement ceremony celebrates relationships, transformation and what's next Trumpeting horns, cheers and sustained applause filled the Linfield University Oak Grove at its 2026 Commencement on Sunday, May 31. The smiles of 481 graduates and more than 5,300 family members and friends matched sunny skies in McMinnville. Yet the ceremony celebrated more than degrees earned. … [Read more...] about Carrying Linfield forward
Blegen inaugurated as Linfield president
Written by Starla Pointer. Reprinted with permission of the News-Register. Originally published May. 12, 2026. Mark Blegen has had a “wonderful” 10 months as president of Linfield University, he said as he prepared for his formal inauguration Friday, May 8, in Ted Wilson Gymnasium on campus. He listed some of the elements that have contributed: “wonderful people, a … [Read more...] about Blegen inaugurated as Linfield president
