Jeff Mackay’s first official Linfield title was “student body president,” bestowed by his fellow students in 1986 and then again in 1987. When he graduated in 1988, the college hired him as director of student activities. Since then, he has worked in “nearly all aspects of the student’s life outside the classroom,” including but not limited to residential life, conduct and … [Read more...] about Jeff Mackay ’88 named vice president for student affairs
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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
Oregon Nobel Laureate Symposium returns to Linfield Feb. 23-24 after 10-year hiatus
The Oregon Nobel Laureate Symposium returns to Linfield University’s McMinnville campus Feb. 23-24. Established at Linfield by President Emeritus Charles Walker in 1985 after a major gift from an anonymous donor, the symposium has drawn 21 Nobel award winners to the McMinnville campus. Past speakers include Elie Wiesel (Nobel Peace Prize, 1986), Linus Pauling (Nobel Prize in … [Read more...] about Oregon Nobel Laureate Symposium returns to Linfield Feb. 23-24 after 10-year hiatus
Linfield mourns the passing of Donald “Don” Adams
Linfield lost an important member of its community this past weekend when Donald "Don" Adams, a cleaning services technician who oversaw the Anderson, Elkinton and Grover residence halls, passed away. "He maintained the entire building — all three of them," said Cleaning Services Manager Tim Stewart. "The bathrooms, the showers, the vacuuming, the service requests, you name … [Read more...] about Linfield mourns the passing of Donald “Don” Adams
Linfield’s first Master’s Entry into Professional Nursing (MEPN) cohort begins classes
Jan. 9, 2023 — Linfield University-Good Samaritan School of Nursing’s new Master’s Entry into Professional Nursing (MEPN) program began classes on the Portland campus today. It is the first program of its kind in Oregon. The 15-month accelerated program is for students who already have their bachelor’s degree in another field, and is tailored for career pathways in health care … [Read more...] about Linfield’s first Master’s Entry into Professional Nursing (MEPN) cohort begins classes
