McMINNVILLE, Ore. – Linfield University President Miles K. Davis announced on Friday that Doug Hire has agreed to remain as interim athletic director through the 2023-24 academic year. Hire has been serving as Acting Athletic Director since August. The university will conduct a national search to find its next full-time athletic director, with a goal of having someone in place … [Read more...] about Doug Hire to continue as interim athletic director through June 2024
President Davis to step down, citing family obligations
President Miles K. Davis has informed the Linfield University Board of Trustees that he intends to step down from his position once an interim president has been identified and there has been time for an adequate transition period, which is likely by early 2024. He cited family obligations on the east coast, and that he had determined it is not feasible or advisable to be a … [Read more...] about President Davis to step down, citing family obligations
Wine bar will be learning lab for Linfield students
Written by Starla Pointer of the News-Register; reprinted with permission. Linfield University students will learn about running a business and serving customers, and community members will have another location for sipping wine, when the new Acorn to Oak Wine Experience opens later this summer in downtown McMinnville. The educational project will fill the space long occupied … [Read more...] about Wine bar will be learning lab for Linfield students
Space for science: Linfield on verge of opening new complex
Story and photos courtesy of the Yamhill County News-Register. Originally written by Starla Pointer. Published online Jan. 23, 2023. In just a few weeks, associate chemistry Professor Megan Bestwick and her students at Linfield University will be back to studying mitochondrial DNA. This semester they will have new space to collaborate as they conduct research, as the new … [Read more...] about Space for science: Linfield on verge of opening new complex
Linfield welcomes Afghan students
Reprinted with permission of the News-Register. By Starla Pointer, Aug. 25, 2022. New freshmen are joining returning students on the Linfield University campus this week in preparation for the start of classes on Monday. The incoming class includes students from numerous countries around the world — including three from Afghanistan who came to the U.S. as refugees a year … [Read more...] about Linfield welcomes Afghan students
