Colleges of Distinction honors Linfield in multiple categories for the 2025–26 academic year For the fourth straight year, Linfield University has been named a College of Distinction. This national recognition celebrates institutions committed to high-impact, student-centered education. For the 2025–26 academic year, Linfield earned not only the overall College of … [Read more...] about Linfield University recognized nationally for student-centered experience
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Six Linfield faculty members earn promotion, tenure
Six faculty members from across the university's three academic divisions earned promotion and/or tenure, effective July 1, 2025. The Linfield University Board of Trustees approved these changes earlier in the year. This recognition reflects the meaningful contributions Linfield faculty members make through teaching, research, mentorship and service to the university and the … [Read more...] about Six Linfield faculty members earn promotion, tenure
Linfield University’s incoming class reflects continued growth of Latine, first-generation student populations
Linfield University’s incoming class of 454 undergraduate first-year and transfer students is the most diverse in school history. The large class consists has 46% on the McMinnville campus and 53% on the Portland campus identifying as U.S. students of color. Additionally, 48% of all new students are first-generation college students, and 43% are eligible for Federal Pell … [Read more...] about Linfield University’s incoming class reflects continued growth of Latine, first-generation student populations
Linfield University named partner on $3.5 million grant to create pathways for multilingual teachers in Oregon
Linfield University will partner with Chemeketa Community College on a new five-year, $3,497,045 grant from the U.S. Department of Education under the National Professional Development Program (NPD). This funding will support Project ABLE (Accessible Pathways for Bilingual Leaders in Education), a transformative initiative designed to recruit, prepare, and retain bilingual and … [Read more...] about Linfield University named partner on $3.5 million grant to create pathways for multilingual teachers in Oregon
Linfield receives national acclaim as a 2024-25 College of Distinction
For the third consecutive year, Linfield University is listed among the Colleges of Distinction, a prestigious honor that highlights its unwavering commitment to providing an exceptional undergraduate education. The award reflects Linfield’s dedication to fostering hands-on learning, strong student-faculty relationships, an active campus community, and stellar student … [Read more...] about Linfield receives national acclaim as a 2024-25 College of Distinction
