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 228 graduates — 200 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
Award-winning filmmakers, alumni and campus leaders to inspire graduates during Commencement Weekend
From May 29–31, Linfield University will celebrate the Class of 2026 with a weekend of commencement and affinity celebrations recognizing academic achievement, personal growth and the communities that supported students along the way. Throughout the weekend, graduates will hear from award-winning filmmakers, alumni leaders, trustees and student advocates as they mark the … [Read more...] about Award-winning filmmakers, alumni and campus leaders to inspire graduates during Commencement Weekend
New Linfield exhibition explores Indigenous artistry and the complex legacy of Southwest tourism
The Linfield Anthropology Museum presents “Pueblo Visions: Artistic Traditions of the American Southwest,” a thought-provoking exhibition that explores the intersection of Native American art, tourism and cultural identity. “Pueblo Visions: Artistic Traditions of the American Southwest” invites visitors to reflect on how art, tourism and cultural identity intersect across … [Read more...] about New Linfield exhibition explores Indigenous artistry and the complex legacy of Southwest tourism
