For Sara Gomez Horta ’17, Linfield University once felt out of reach. Now, as a Linfield alumnus, donor and trustee, she is helping make sure more students can see themselves belonging at Linfield. Gomez Horta and her wife, Olivia Markbreiter, established the new Somos Linfield Endowed Scholarship, which provides financial support to students from … [Read more...] about Somos Linfield Endowed Scholarship opens doors for the next generation
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Generations return to Linfield for Homecoming
Generations of Wildcats filled the Linfield University McMinnville Campus during Homecoming Weekend, connecting with friends, celebrating the university they call home and creating new memories with today’s students. Throughout the weekend, alumni returned to campus for nearly 30 events, including class, sorority and fraternity reunions, athletic competitions, trivia, … [Read more...] about Generations return to Linfield for Homecoming
Araceli Cruz ’09 named associate dean of student engagement and inclusion
Araceli Cruz has returned to Linfield University to help shape the student experience she once knew firsthand. Cruz, a 2009 Linfield graduate with a degree in sociology and Spanish, now serves as associate dean of student engagement and inclusion. She returned to her alma mater as interim assistant dean in February 2026. This newly expanded permanent role focuses on student … [Read more...] about Araceli Cruz ’09 named associate dean of student engagement and inclusion
Alumnus Toni Ketrenos ’95 named director of the Center for Wine Education at Linfield University
Industry leader and educator will build on nationally recognized programs while expanding access to wine education In 2020, Toni Ketrenos ’95 traded a successful career in the wine industry for the classroom at her alma mater. Beginning Aug. 17, the Linfield alumnus and assistant professor of practice will become director of Linfield University's Center for Wine Education, … [Read more...] about Alumnus Toni Ketrenos ’95 named director of the Center for Wine Education at Linfield University
Linfield names 2026 alumni award recipients
Some Wildcats change lives in hospital rooms. Others change industries, strengthen communities or quietly spend decades ensuring future generations have the same opportunities they did. This year's Linfield University alumni award recipients have taken different paths, but they share a common thread: They have used their education, leadership and commitment to others to … [Read more...] about Linfield names 2026 alumni award recipients
