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
Provost Beth Concepción named to selective Executive Leadership Academy
Beth Concepción, provost and vice president for academic affairs at Linfield University, has been named to the Executive Leadership Academy (ELA) for 2025-26. This year's prestigious ELA kicked off last month to prepare seasoned leaders for their next senior administrative role in higher education. The first of two in-person seminars in the yearlong program ran June 16–17 … [Read more...] about Provost Beth Concepción named to selective Executive Leadership Academy
Moody’s Ratings affirms Linfield University’s (OR) Baa3 ratings; outlook stable
Note: Content provided by Moody's Investors Service. Also published at https://www.moodys.com/research/docid--PR_908963752. Moody’s Ratings (Moody’s) has affirmed Linfield University’s (OR) Baa3 issuer and revenue bond ratings. The university had approximately $47 million debt outstanding as of Jun 30, 2024. The outlook is stable. Ratings … [Read more...] about Moody’s Ratings affirms Linfield University’s (OR) Baa3 ratings; outlook stable
