A familiar face has taken on a new role at Linfield University. Gretchen Bixler, who has served as executive assistant for university advancement and strategic communications since July 2024, is now the executive assistant to the president and board of trustees. Bixler joined Linfield in August 2023 as the office coordinator for career development and academic … [Read more...] about Gretchen Bixler moves to the Office of the President
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The Blegen era begins at Linfield University
Dr. Mark Blegen officially began his tenure on Tuesday as Linfield University’s 21st president, bringing decades of experience in academic leadership and a deep commitment to student success. Blegen most recently served as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Carroll University in Wisconsin, where he oversaw new academic initiatives, expanded graduate offerings … [Read more...] about The Blegen era begins at Linfield University
Linfield University welcomes two new trustees to the board
Accomplished alumni Susie Kuhn ’97 and Sara Gomez Horta ’17 bring global leadership and public service expertise to Linfield’s governing board The Linfield University Board of Trustees has appointed two distinguished alumni to its ranks, welcoming Susie Kuhn ’97 and Sara Gomez Horta ’17 as new members. Both bring valuable perspectives and a shared passion for Linfield, … [Read more...] about Linfield University welcomes two new trustees to the board
Linfield University to celebrate Class of 2025 with commencement and pinning ceremonies
Linfield University will honor the graduating Class of 2025 with a series of events culminating in a university-wide commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Sunday, June 1. The ceremony will feature two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Yamhill County native Nicholas Kristof as the keynote speaker. The program also includes remarks from Lucinda Day Fournier ’95, chair of the … [Read more...] about Linfield University to celebrate Class of 2025 with commencement and pinning ceremonies
Lance Lopes ’85, Desi Shubin ’96, Kerry Carmody ’73 and Miriam Vargas Corona ’14 named Linfield University’s 2024 alumni awardees
Four noteworthy Linfield University alumni will be celebrated during 2024 Homecoming Weekend, held Oct. 11-12. Lance Lopes ’85, Desi Shubin ’96, Kerry Carmody ’73 and Miriam Vargas Corona ’14 will be honored as the year’s alumni award winners during the Linfield’s Finest celebration, a Homecoming-weekend tradition. The Linfield’s Finest banquet begins at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. … [Read more...] about Lance Lopes ’85, Desi Shubin ’96, Kerry Carmody ’73 and Miriam Vargas Corona ’14 named Linfield University’s 2024 alumni awardees
