Change strengthens transfer pathways and supports on-time graduation Linfield University has approved a revision to its undergraduate degree requirements, reducing the total credits needed to earn a bachelor’s degree from 125 to 120. The update brings Linfield in line with many peer institutions and is designed to remove barriers that can delay graduation and increase costs … [Read more...] about Linfield University reduces bachelor’s degree requirement to 120 credits
Beth Concepcion
Linfield University announces 2026 faculty promotions and emeritus honor
Linfield University announced six faculty promotions and one emeritus appointment last week, celebrating excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. The promotions go into effect July 1, 2026. Tenure recognizes sustained achievement in these areas and a strong commitment to the university’s mission. The announcements follow the recent meeting of the Linfield University … [Read more...] about Linfield University announces 2026 faculty promotions and emeritus honor
Linfield’s Provisionally Admitted Student Program earns NWCCU Beacon Award for transforming student success
National recognition for a program expanding college access Linfield University has received the 2025 Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities’ (NWCCU) Beacon Award for Excellence in Student Achievement and Success, recognizing a program that is quietly — and powerfully — changing lives. In December, the NWCCU honored Linfield’s Provisionally Admitted Student … [Read more...] about Linfield’s Provisionally Admitted Student Program earns NWCCU Beacon Award for transforming student success
Linfield University awarded NSF grant to expand innovation capacity
Linfield University has been awarded a three-year, $399,979 grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) through its Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity (EPIIC) program. The project, titled "CREATE: Creating Research Enterprises Adapted for the Teaching Environment," is a multi-institution collaboration with Grinnell College (Iowa), Saint Michael’s … [Read more...] about Linfield University awarded NSF grant to expand innovation capacity
Provost Beth Concepción named to selective Executive Leadership Academy
Beth Concepción, provost and vice president for academic affairs at Linfield University, has been named to the Executive Leadership Academy (ELA) for 2025-26. This year's prestigious ELA kicked off last month to prepare seasoned leaders for their next senior administrative role in higher education. The first of two in-person seminars in the yearlong program ran June 16–17 … [Read more...] about Provost Beth Concepción named to selective Executive Leadership Academy
