Linfield University has hired Christopher “Chris” Nelson, Ph.D., as its new director of grants and sponsored research. He brings more than 20 years of experience in higher education, faculty development and research leadership. Nelson began his role on Monday, Feb. 9. Nelson joins Linfield from the University of North Dakota, where he most recently … [Read more...] about Christopher Nelson joins Linfield as director of grants and sponsored research
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U.S. News & World Report ranks Linfield best private college for online degrees in Oregon
Linfield University is the No. 1 private college in Oregon for online bachelor's degrees, according to U.S. News & World Report. The university is listed among the 2026 Best Online Bachelor's Programs announced by the publication. U.S. News evaluated online undergraduate programs based on a variety of factors, such as student engagement, faculty credentials and services and … [Read more...] about U.S. News & World Report ranks Linfield best private college for online degrees in Oregon
Tickets on sale Jan. 28 for “The Vagina Monologues” fundraiser benefiting Henderson House
Tickets for a staged reading of “The Vagina Monologues” at Linfield University go on sale at noon Wednesday, Jan. 28, at www.linfield.edu/arts. The production begins at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13 in the Richard and Lucille Ice Auditorium in Melrose Hall on Linfield’s McMinnville campus. Performers include Linfield students and faculty, community members and alumni. Proceeds will … [Read more...] about Tickets on sale Jan. 28 for “The Vagina Monologues” fundraiser benefiting Henderson House
Linfield University celebrates students on the Fall 2025 Dean’s List
Linfield University congratulates the 597 students who earned Dean’s List honors during the fall 2025 academic term. The Linfield University Dean’s List identifies undergraduate students who earned a GPA at least equivalent to a cum laude (at least a 3.65 GPA) in a given semester or summer term. To be eligible, a student must have earned at least 12 credits in … [Read more...] about Linfield University celebrates students on the Fall 2025 Dean’s List
President Blegen meet-and-greets continue this winter
Started in the fall, Linfield University has hosted 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. These receptions bring together members of the Linfield community for an opportunity to meet President Blegen, … [Read more...] about President Blegen meet-and-greets continue this winter
