In photos: Linfield University’s 2024 Commencement, Nurses Pinning and senior celebrations

May 29, 2024 by Kelly Williams Brown

By Kelly Williams Brown

A graduate in his cap and gown holds his diploma above his head, smiling. There were days of celebrations on the McMinnville during Commencement 2024.

Check out photos from Linfield University photographers in the gallery below, including pictures from the Linfield University-Good Samaritan School of Nursing’s Nurses’ Pinning, Senior Awards, Baccalaureate, the Latine Dinner and more.

In photos: Linfield University’s 2024 Commencement, Nurses Pinning and senior celebrations

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A family embraces during the Linfield University School of Nursing pinning ceremony.

A family member places a purple stole with a red border around the neck of a Linfield University School of Nursing graduate.

A student holds a diploma and shakes hands with Linfield University’s president during the 2024 Linfield University Commencement.

Students pose on the steps of T.J. Day Hall as a group during the Linfield University Latine Dinner; the students wear a purple stole that says ‘Linfield Latino’ or ‘Linfield Latina’.

A speaker at the Nurses Pinning ceremony stands at a podium, with a ‘Linfield University’ wooden backdrop behind them.

A family embraces during the Linfield University School of Nursing pinning ceremony.

A student holds a diploma and shakes hands with Linfield University’s president during the 2024 Linfield University Commencement.

A speaker at the Nurses Pinning ceremony stands at a podium, with a ‘Linfield University’ wooden backdrop behind them.

A student dressed in graduation cap and gown smiles during the 2024 Linfield University Commencement.

A speaker stands at a podium during Linfield University’s Asian American-Pacific Islander celebration.

A student poses with their loved ones and smiles during the 2024 Linfield University Commencement.

A student poses with their diploma and smiles during the 2024 Linfield University Commencement.

Dean Paul Smith greets a graduate at the Linfield University School of Nursing 2024 pinning ceremony.

A family member places a purple stole with a red border around the neck of a Linfield University School of Nursing graduate.

A family member places a purple stole that says Linfield Latino around the neck of a graduate during the Linfield University Latine Dinner.

A family embraces during Linfield University’s Asian American-Pacific Islander celebration; the student wears a red stole that says “API Grad”.

Students wearing a kente-striped stoles pose with family and faculty members during the Black Excellence Ceremony at Linfield University.

The Linfield Chorale sings during Linfield University’s Baccalaureate.

A family member places a purple stole that says Linfield Latina around the neck of a graduate during the Linfield University Latine Dinner.

A student dressed in graduation cap and gown smiles during the 2024 Linfield University Commencement.

A family member places a purple stole with a red border around the neck of a Linfield University School of Nursing graduate.

Attendees raise their glasses in a toast during the Linfield University Latine Dinner.

A family poses during the Linfield University Latine Dinner.

A graduate in his cap and gown holds his diploma above his head, smiling.

A family member places a purple stole with a red border around the neck of a Linfield University School of Nursing graduate.

A nursing graduate smiles at Dean Paul Smith.

A family embraces during the Linfield University School of Nursing pinning ceremony.

A family poses and smiles at the Linfield University School of Nursing 2024 Pinning Ceremony.

A family member places a purple stole with a red border around the neck of a Linfield University School of Nursing graduate.

A man stands at a podium in Ice Auditorium and addresses the crowd during Linfield University’s Baccalaureate.

Students dressed in graduation caps and gowns celebrate during the 2024 Linfield University Commencement.

A loved one poses next to a graduate during the Linfield University Lavender Celebration; the graduate wears a lavender stole with rainbow trim at the bottom.

A student poses with their diploma and smiles during the 2024 Linfield University Commencement.

A family embraces during the Linfield University School of Nursing pinning ceremony.

A student holds a diploma and shakes hands with Linfield University’s president during the 2024 Linfield University Commencemen

Shawn Chen speaks during the 2024 Linfield University Commencement; they are standing at a podium with a large wooden Linfield University crest backdrop.

A student holds a diploma and shakes hands with Linfield University’s president during the 2024 Linfield University Commencement.

A student poses with their diploma and smiles during the 2024 Linfield University Commencement.

Abby Thomas addresses the crowd during the Linfield University Latine Dinner.

A student holds a diploma and shakes hands with Linfield University’s president during the 2024 Linfield University Commencemen

A family member places a purple stole with a red border around the neck of a Linfield University School of Nursing graduate.

A group of students pose outside Keck Hall during Linfield University’s Asian American-Pacific Islander celebration; the students all wears red stoles that says “API Grad”.

A speaker stands at a podium during Linfield University’s Asian American-Pacific Islander celebration.

A student in cap and gown smiles at Commencement.

A student poses with their diploma and smiles during the 2024 Linfield University Commencement.

Attendees raise their glasses in a toast during the Linfield University Latine Dinner.

Family members place a lavender stole with rainbow trim at the bottom around the neck of a graduate during the Linfield University Lavender Celebration.

A student dressed in graduation cap and gown smiles during the 2024 Linfield University Commencement.

A student poses with a family member while wearing a kente-striped stole during the Black Excellence Ceremony at Linfield University.

A family member places a purple stole with a red border around the neck of a Linfield University School of Nursing graduate.

A family member places a purple stole with a red border around the neck of a Linfield University School of Nursing graduate.

A family stands and cheers for their graduate during the Linfield University School of Nursing pinning ceremony.

A family embraces during the Linfield University School of Nursing pinning ceremony.

A student poses with a faculty member dressed in academic regalia during the 2024 Linfield University Commencement.

President Becky Johnson speaks at a podium with an oak backdrop that says ‘Linfield University' during the Linfield University 2024 Nursing Pinning Ceremony.

A student smiles during Linfield University’s Asian American-Pacific Islander celebration.

A family member places a purple stole that says Linfield Latino around the neck of a graduate during the Linfield University Latine Dinner.

A family member places a purple stole that says Linfield Latina around the neck of a graduate during the Linfield University Latine Dinner.

A student speaker stands at a podium during Linfield University’s Baccalaureate.

A family member places a purple stole with a red border around the neck of a Linfield University School of Nursing graduate.

Students line up in their caps and gowns during the 2024 Linfield University Commencement.

President Becky Johnson speaks during the 2024 Linfield University Commencement; they are standing at a podium with a large wooden Linfield University crest backdrop.

Iván Galicia Sixto addresses the crowd during the Linfield University Latine Dinner.

Shawn Chen speaks during the 2024 Linfield University Commencement; they are standing at a podium with a large wooden Linfield University crest backdrop.

A student poses with their loved ones and smiles during the 2024 Linfield University Commencement.

Dean Paul Smith greets a graduate at the Linfield University School of Nursing 2024 pinning ceremony.

Students dressed in graduation caps and gowns celebrate during the 2024 Linfield University Commencement.

Students line up in their caps and gowns during the 2024 Linfield University Commencement.

A student dressed in graduation cap and gown smiles during the 2024 Linfield University Commencement.

Students cheer on the steps of T.J. Day Hall as a group during the Linfield University Latine Dinner; the students wear a purple stole that says ‘Linfield Latino’ or ‘Linfield Latina’.

A student places an acorn in a bowl during the 2024 Linfield University Commencement.

A student speaker stands at a podium during Linfield University’s Baccalaureate.

Graduates of the Linfield University School of Nursing stand on the steps of Pioneer Hall, each with a purple stole around their neck.

A family embraces during the Linfield University School of Nursing pinning ceremony.

Students wearing lavender stoles with rainbow trim pose as a group in front of Keck Hall at the Linfield University Lavender Celebration.

People carry plates of food and smile at the Linfield University Latine Dinner.

A family embraces during the Linfield University School of Nursing pinning ceremony.

Family members pose next to a graduate during the Linfield University Lavender Celebration; the graduate wears a lavender stole with rainbow trim at the bottom.

A student speaker stands at the podium during the Black Excellence Ceremony at Linfield University.

A Linfield University School of Nursing graduate shows off their diploma.

A student poses with their diploma and smiles during the 2024 Linfield University Commencement.

Dean Jennifer Madden smiles during the Black Excellence Ceremony at Linfield University.

A student holds a diploma and shakes hands with Linfield University’s president during the 2024 Linfield University Commencemen

Chaplain Jeremy Richards stands at a podium during Linfield University’s Baccalaureate.

A student dressed in graduation cap and gown smiles during the 2024 Linfield University Commencement.

Close up of the Linfield University-Good Samaritan School of Nursing pins, each on a red ribbon.

A Linfield University School of Nursing graduate wears a lavender and rainbow stole and walks arm-in-arm with a loved one.

A family member places a purple stole with a red border around the neck of a Linfield University School of Nursing graduate.

Students wearing a kente-striped stoles pose during the Black Excellence Ceremony at Linfield University.

Students pose at Linfield University’s Asian American-Pacific Islander celebration; the students all wears red stoles that says “API Grad”.

A family stands and cheers for their graduate during the Linfield University School of Nursing pinning ceremony.

President Becky Johnson hands Shawn Chen an honorary doctorate speaks during the 2024 Linfield University Commencement.

A family member places a purple stole that says Linfield Latina around the neck of a graduate during the Linfield University Latine Dinner.

A speaker at the Nurses Pinning ceremony stands at a podium, with a ‘Linfield University’ wooden backdrop behind them.

A family poses and smiles at the Linfield University School of Nursing 2024 Pinning Ceremony.

A family embraces during the Linfield University School of Nursing pinning ceremony.

A student speaker stands at the podium during the Black Excellence Ceremony at Linfield University.

Students, family, staff and faculty watch a speaker during the Linfield University Lavender Celebration; the graduates wear lavender stoles with rainbow trim at the bottom.

A student poses with their diploma and smiles during the 2024 Linfield University Commencement.

A family embraces during the Linfield University School of Nursing pinning ceremony.

A family member places a purple stole with a red border around the neck of a Linfield University School of Nursing graduate.

A student poses with their diploma and smiles during the 2024 Linfield University Commencement.

A family poses during the Linfield University Latine Dinner; the student wears a purple stole that says Linfield Latino.

President Becky Johnson speaks during the 2024 Linfield University Commencement; they are standing at a podium with a large wooden Linfield University crest backdrop.

Shawn Chen speaks during the 2024 Linfield University Commencement; they are standing at a podium with a large wooden Linfield University crest backdrop.

Faculty members hold large banners that say ‘Linfield University School of Business’, “Linfield University College of Arts and Sciences’ and “Linfield University-Good Samaritan School of Nursing’

A student places an acorn in a bowl during the 2024 Linfield University Commencement.

A student dressed in graduation cap and gown smiles during the 2024 Linfield University Commencement.

A family member places a purple stole that says Linfield Latina around the neck of a graduate during the Linfield University Latine Dinner.

A family member places a purple stole that says Linfield Latina around the neck of a graduate during the Linfield University Latine Dinner.

Gerardo Ochoa addresses the crowd during the Linfield University Latine Dinner.

Graduates of the Linfield University School of Nursing stand on the steps of Pioneer Hall, each with a purple stole around their neck.

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Loved ones pose next to a graduate during the Linfield University Lavender Celebration; the graduate wears a lavender stole with rainbow trim at the bottom.

Students dressed in graduation caps and gowns celebrate during the 2024 Linfield University Commencement.

A graduate speaks during the 2024 Linfield University Commencement; they are standing at a podium with a large wooden Linfield University crest backdrop.

A family member places a purple stole with a red border around the neck of a Linfield University School of Nursing graduate.

A family poses and smiles at the Linfield University School of Nursing 2024 Pinning Ceremony.

Family members pose next to a graduate during the Linfield University Lavender Celebration; the graduate wears a lavender stole with rainbow trim at the bottom.

A student smiles as her mother places a purple stole with a Linfield nursing pin around her neck

A speaker at the Nurses Pinning ceremony stands at a podium, with a ‘Linfield University’ wooden backdrop behind them.

A family member places a purple stole with a red border around the neck of a Linfield University School of Nursing graduate.