Five-year initiative will build capacity for flexible degrees and credentials, beginning with a proposed online Master of Education For teachers and other working professionals, earning an additional credential can open doors to career advancement. A nearly $3 million federal grant will help Linfield University expand flexible online education, strengthen student support and … [Read more...] about Linfield awarded nearly $3 million federal grant to expand online education
Gennie VanBeek
Nine faculty members honored with Linfield University Faculty Awards
Nine Linfield University faculty members were honored for academic, teaching and service achievements during the 2023-24 year on May 16 at the annual Faculty Awards. Six university-wide awards were given to nine faculty members: … [Read more...] about Nine faculty members honored with Linfield University Faculty Awards
Dr. Shawn Chen ’87 to speak at Linfield University’s 2024 Commencement
Dr. Shawn Chen ’87, founder and chairman of Sias University, will serve as speaker for Linfield University’s 2024 Commencement on May 26. Chen, who holds a master’s in education from Linfield, went on to found Sias University in Zhengzhou, China. The university was designed to incorporate Western liberal arts traditions in a Chinese higher education setting. Since its … [Read more...] about Dr. Shawn Chen ’87 to speak at Linfield University’s 2024 Commencement
Gennie VanBeek honored by National Guard with Patriotic Employer Award
There was a surprise in store for Gennie VanBeek, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, during Monday’s faculty meeting — Greg Malkasian, who works for the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, presented her with the Patriotic Employer Award for her outstanding support of Carrie Kondor, director of the Department of Education, during her husband Andrew’s seven-month … [Read more...] about Gennie VanBeek honored by National Guard with Patriotic Employer Award
Linfield University embarks on partnership with Sias University in Zhengzhou, China
A delegation of Linfield University leaders traveled to Sias University in Zhengzhou, China, in late September — and returned with a new partner in international education. President Miles K. Davis, Provost Beth Concepción, and deans Gennie VanBeek and Jennifer Madden attended Sias’ 2023 opening ceremonies and held in-depth discussion on future collaboration between the two … [Read more...] about Linfield University embarks on partnership with Sias University in Zhengzhou, China
