A longtime College Sports Communicators member and mentor to many fellow athletic communications in the Northwest, Kelly Bird has demonstrated excellence in his writing, graphic design, photography, and media relations skills, mostly serving as a one-person athletic communications office at NCAA Division III member Linfield. For over 36 years, Kelly Bird has built the … [Read more...] about Kelly Bird recognized for over 36 years of service with CSC Hall of Fame induction
New partnership expands access to wine education and career pathways for students
The Center for Wine Education at Linfield University has partnered with Unidos Bridging Community, a nonprofit serving the Latinx community in Yamhill County. Together, they aim to connect young adults with educational and workforce opportunities in Oregon’s wine industry, especially in wine production. "Unidos Bridging Community is thrilled to support the legacy of the … [Read more...] about New partnership expands access to wine education and career pathways for students
Mark Blegen begins ‘Linfield experience’
Written by Starla Pointer. Reprinted with permission of the News-Register. Originally published Aug. 8, 2025. In the five weeks since he moved into the president’s office at Linfield University, Mark Blegen said he has talked about the school with numerous students, alumni, donors and employees. Most have intrigued him with tales of their “Linfield experience” — … [Read more...] about Mark Blegen begins ‘Linfield experience’
Linfield joins NWC in video partnership with FloSports
Linfield University is joining together with its eight fellow Northwest Conference institutions in support of a new partnership with streaming provider FloSports that will offer live and on-demand video coverage of most every athletic event Linfield participates in. FloSports, the NWC, and its member schools, are entering into an exclusive five-year media rights agreement that … [Read more...] about Linfield joins NWC in video partnership with FloSports
Linfield toasts first graduates of master’s program in wine business leadership
Linfield University’s School of Business is raising a glass to its inaugural graduates of the Master of Science in business: wine business leadership — a pioneering program designed to prepare professionals for the demands of today’s global wine industry. The first graduating cohort of five recently returned from Barcelona, Spain, where they completed their capstone project … [Read more...] about Linfield toasts first graduates of master’s program in wine business leadership
