KINGSTON, Jamaica – Linfield University President Miles K. Davis announced in a speech Thursday that starting with the 2023-24 academic year, the university will offer up to five “last dollar” scholarships to students from Jamaica. The scholarships can be for as much as full tuition and fees and will be offered with an emphasis on students interested in the creative arts. He … [Read more...] about President Miles K. Davis announces creation of scholarship for Jamaican students
Linfield University named most innovative wine studies program in America by Leary’s Global Wineology
Linfield University’s Evenstad Center for Wine Education was named the most innovative interdisciplinary wine studies program in America and one of the top three worldwide by "Leary’s Global Wineology: A Guide to Wine Education", a recently published book by wine historian Charlie Leary. “This distinction proves what we already know to be true: a Linfield wine education is … [Read more...] about Linfield University named most innovative wine studies program in America by Leary’s Global Wineology
Textbook written by School of Nursing faculty wins first place in AJN’s Book of the Year awards
A textbook co-edited by Linfield University-Good Samaritan School of Nursing Dean Paul Smith and former Associate Dean Melissa Robinson has won first place in the Environmental Health category in the American Journal of Nursing’s Book of the Year awards, the most prestigious in the field. … [Read more...] about Textbook written by School of Nursing faculty wins first place in AJN’s Book of the Year awards
BLOOM exhibition from Belle Bezdicek runs Feb. 8-March 24 in Linfield Gallery
“BLOOM,” an exhibit by Lacroute Visiting Professor of Digital Art Belle Bezdicek, will run Feb. 8-March 24 in the Linfield Art Gallery, with an artist talk and opening reception from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8 in the Vivian Bull Music Center. Bezdicek teaches and develops curriculum around digital art; while her work is primarily in that medium, this exhibit will also … [Read more...] about BLOOM exhibition from Belle Bezdicek runs Feb. 8-March 24 in Linfield Gallery
Jeff Mackay ’88 named vice president for student affairs
Jeff Mackay’s first official Linfield title was “student body president,” bestowed by his fellow students in 1986 and then again in 1987. When he graduated in 1988, the college hired him as director of student activities. Since then, he has worked in “nearly all aspects of the student’s life outside the classroom,” including but not limited to residential life, conduct and … [Read more...] about Jeff Mackay ’88 named vice president for student affairs
