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
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October events include homecoming, Majestic Tree Week, Celebración, silent horror movie with live organist and more
Linfield University’s McMinnville Campus hosts a robust schedule of public — and mostly free — events this month. In a nod to the upcoming election, several lectures and panel discussions revolve around the theme of democracy. Multiple esteemed authors will be on campus, including Anthony Abraham Jack, who is giving a public keynote on how colleges can best serve low-income … [Read more...] about October events include homecoming, Majestic Tree Week, Celebración, silent horror movie with live organist and more
Majestic Tree Week earns global ‘Circle of Excellence’ award for student engagement
The student-led Majestic Tree Week, which pitted eight campus trees against one another in an NCAA-style bracket, has won global recognition from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). Timed for peak fall foliage, the inaugural Majestic Tree Week was held in October 2023. Students in Professor William Fleeger’s Environmental Communication and Advocacy … [Read more...] about Majestic Tree Week earns global ‘Circle of Excellence’ award for student engagement
Linfield named “green college;” launches sustainability webpage
Linfield University remains a leader in its commitment to sustainability. It was no surprise, then, that the university was once again named to “The Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges: 2024 Edition.” The publication has included Linfield among its best green colleges list since its inception in 2010. Colleges are included for their "programs, policies and practices … [Read more...] about Linfield named “green college;” launches sustainability webpage
Oct. 15-22: ‘Majestic Tree Week’ at Linfield University will determine finest tree on campus
Linfield University students are leading an interdisciplinary effort to educate, entertain and inspire their community to appreciate the McMinnville campus’ unique ecosystems with Majestic Tree Week, a bracket-style competition to pick the most spectacular of the more than 2,500 trees on the McMinnville campus. … [Read more...] about Oct. 15-22: ‘Majestic Tree Week’ at Linfield University will determine finest tree on campus
