Written by Starla Pointer. Reprinted with permission of the News-Register. Originally published May. 12, 2026. Mark Blegen has had a “wonderful” 10 months as president of Linfield University, he said as he prepared for his formal inauguration Friday, May 8, in Ted Wilson Gymnasium on campus. He listed some of the elements that have contributed: “wonderful people, a … [Read more...] about Blegen inaugurated as Linfield president
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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
Linfield student Jadey Holcomb publishes poem in national literary magazine
Recent Lacroute Prize winner gains national attention for original work Linfield University student Jadey Holcomb ‘26 is earning national recognition for her creative writing. Her poem, “I Wish I Was a Riot Grrrl,” was recently published in the third issue of Magpie Zine, a national literary magazine that highlights up-and-coming writers. Holcomb, a senior majoring in … [Read more...] about Linfield student Jadey Holcomb publishes poem in national literary magazine
Winners of 2025 Lacroute Prizes in Poetry, Prose announced
The annual Lacroute Prizes in Poetry and Prose highlight the best student writing from across Linfield University. This year's contest honors the work of nine students, including Élana Gatien, the Lacroute Prize in Poetry winner, and Jadey Holcomb, the Lacroute Prize in Prose winner. Gatien, originally from Albany, graduated from Linfield University in May with a degree in … [Read more...] about Winners of 2025 Lacroute Prizes in Poetry, Prose announced
Twelve employees honored with university awards
Linfield University recently recognized twelve employees whose work has significantly contributed to the institution’s mission, values and community. At the joint awards ceremony, six faculty and six staff members were honored with university-wide awards celebrating their contributions to the institution, their colleagues and their respective fields. Congratulations to the … [Read more...] about Twelve employees honored with university awards
