Linfield University’s School of Business is raising a glass to its inaugural graduates of the Master of Science in business: wine business leadership — a pioneering program designed to prepare professionals for the demands of today’s global wine industry. The first graduating cohort of five recently returned from Barcelona, Spain, where they completed their capstone project … [Read more...] about Linfield toasts first graduates of master’s program in wine business leadership
Jennifer Madden
Farag and Crosley to lead Linfield University’s School of Business during leadership transition
Associate deans Denise Farag ’88 and Virlena Crosley ’89 will lead Linfield University’s School of Business during an interim period that began July 1, following the departure of Dean Jennifer Madden. A national search for the next permanent dean is underway. Farag and Crosley bring deep experience in both professional practice and higher education, along with a shared … [Read more...] about Farag and Crosley to lead Linfield University’s School of Business during leadership transition
Linfield mourns the loss of Professor Damian Williams
Damian Williams, assistant professor of practice in the School of Business, died June 12 after a battle with cancer. He joined Linfield in 2022, following a long and successful career in sports business and as the softball coach at Willamette University. At Linfield, he founded the Front Office Sports group that gave students an opportunity to work on real-world projects with … [Read more...] about Linfield mourns the loss of Professor Damian Williams
Anna Maria Ponzi named permanent director of Linfield Center for Wine Education
Anna Maria Ponzi has been named director of Linfield University’s Center for Wine Education, effective April 8. It’s not a huge change for Ponzi, who has been leading undergraduate, graduate and certification programs as interim director since January. Jennifer Madden, dean of the Linfield University School of Business, said she was delighted to see Ponzi’s leadership … [Read more...] about Anna Maria Ponzi named permanent director of Linfield Center for Wine Education
“Apertura: Opening Doors to Oregon Wine” coming April 11 from Linfield Center for Wine Education
Linfield University’s Center for Wine Education will host “Apertura: Opening Doors to Oregon Wine,” an afternoon of panel discussions and workshops designed to foster connection and lower barriers in the Oregon wine industry, on Thursday, April 11. The half-day event focuses on creating spaces, both physical and professional, for those who have historically been excluded … [Read more...] about “Apertura: Opening Doors to Oregon Wine” coming April 11 from Linfield Center for Wine Education
