Linfield University is the No. 56 liberal arts college in the nation — and No. 1 in Oregon — for social mobility of its graduates. This announcement comes Tuesday as part of U.S. News & World Report's annual publication. This is the sixth year in a row that Linfield has topped the 2026 Top Performers on Social Mobility – National Liberal Arts Colleges list. The 2026 … [Read more...] about U.S. News & World Report ranks Linfield University No. 1 in Oregon, 56 in nation for social mobility
Linfield University awarded NSF grant to expand innovation capacity
Linfield University has been awarded a three-year, $399,979 grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) through its Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity (EPIIC) program. The project, titled "CREATE: Creating Research Enterprises Adapted for the Teaching Environment," is a multi-institution collaboration with Grinnell College (Iowa), Saint Michael’s … [Read more...] about Linfield University awarded NSF grant to expand innovation capacity
Linfield University hires Vanessa Holfert as director of marketing
Linfield University has hired Vanessa Holfert as its new director of marketing. She brings more than 20 years of experience in brand strategy, creative leadership and marketing innovation. In her new role, Holfert will guide Linfield’s marketing strategy, strengthen its visibility and support the university’s long-term goals. As a member of the strategic communications team, … [Read more...] about Linfield University hires Vanessa Holfert as director of marketing
President Blegen hosts meet-and-greet receptions
Linfield University is excited to announce a series of Wildcat Welcome Receptions designed to introduce new university president, Mark Blegen, to the university’s valued donors, alumni and friends. Blegen became Linfield's 21st president on July 1, 2025. Beginning this fall and continuing throughout the year, these receptions will take place in various locations to bring … [Read more...] about President Blegen hosts meet-and-greet receptions
Linfield University ranked No. 1 in Oregon for value, outcomes and student success
The latest national rankings from five major publications place Linfield University among the nation’s best. Linfield recently earned recognition from Washington Monthly, Money, Forbes, Niche and The Princeton Review. This includes claiming the No. 1 spot in Oregon for value by Niche, as well as being the top-ranked liberal arts college in Oregon for outcomes, earning and … [Read more...] about Linfield University ranked No. 1 in Oregon for value, outcomes and student success
