Araceli Cruz ’09 (she/her/ella) has been appointed interim assistant dean of student engagement, community and belonging at Linfield University. She begins her role Feb. 23 and will oversee the Offices of Community and Belonging, Student Activities, Service Leadership, Residence Life and Housing, as well as the Chaplain's Office. A proud Linfield alumnus, Cruz brings more … [Read more...] about Araceli Cruz named interim assistant dean of student engagement, community and belonging at Linfield University
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Christopher Nelson joins Linfield as director of grants and sponsored research
Linfield University has hired Christopher “Chris” Nelson, Ph.D., as its new director of grants and sponsored research. He brings more than 20 years of experience in higher education, faculty development and research leadership. Nelson began his role on Monday, Feb. 9. Nelson joins Linfield from the University of North Dakota, where he most recently … [Read more...] about Christopher Nelson joins Linfield as director of grants and sponsored research
New voices, shared purpose
A spotlight on Linfield's newest faculty members Linfield University continues to welcome outstanding educators whose expertise and mentorship shape the student experience in meaningful ways. Over the course of the 2025-26 academic year (as recently as the start of January Term), new faculty members have joined the Linfield community. These new faculty bring fresh … [Read more...] about New voices, shared purpose
Linfield showcases leadership in international education at NAFSA Region I Conference
Linfield University staff and students played a visible role at the 2025 NAFSA Region I Conference, held Oct. 19-22 at the Embassy Suites in Portland. The conference, hosted by NAFSA: Association of International Educators, brought together international education professionals from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Alaska and British Columbia to advance global learning and … [Read more...] about Linfield showcases leadership in international education at NAFSA Region I Conference
Linfield Professor Joe Wilkins wins 2025 High Plains International Book Award in Fiction
Congratulations to Linfield University's Joe Wilkins, whose novel "The Entire Sky" has been named the winner of the 2025 High Plains International Book Award in Fiction. Published by Little, Brown and Company in July 2024, "The Entire Sky" follows teenage runaway Justin, rancher Rene Bouchard and Rene’s daughter, Lianne, as their intersecting lives unfold against the rugged … [Read more...] about Linfield Professor Joe Wilkins wins 2025 High Plains International Book Award in Fiction
