Neither gray skies nor intermittent rain could dampen the Wildcat spirit during Linfield University's 2025 Homecoming Weekend. More than 700 alumni returned to McMinnville to take part in nearly 30 events held on and off campus. Wildcats of all ages reconnected with classmates, celebrated shared memories and cheered the Linfield football team to a 23–6 victory over … [Read more...] about Celebrating beginnings, endings and everything in between during Homecoming Weekend
Mark Blegen
Registration open for Seattle and Portland meet-and-greet events
Alumni, parents and friends of Linfield University are invited to meet Mark Blegen, Linfield's new president. Blegen hosts Wildcat Welcome Events on Oct. 23 in Seattle and Oct. 29 in Portland. … [Read more...] about Registration open for Seattle and Portland meet-and-greet events
U.S. News & World Report ranks Linfield University No. 1 in Oregon, 56 in nation for social mobility
Linfield University is the No. 56 liberal arts college in the nation — and No. 1 in Oregon — for social mobility of its graduates. This announcement comes Tuesday as part of U.S. News & World Report's annual publication. This is the sixth year in a row that Linfield has topped the 2026 Top Performers on Social Mobility – National Liberal Arts Colleges list. The 2026 … [Read more...] about U.S. News & World Report ranks Linfield University No. 1 in Oregon, 56 in nation for social mobility
President Blegen hosts meet-and-greet receptions
Linfield University is excited to announce a series of Wildcat Welcome Receptions designed to introduce new university president, Mark Blegen, to the university’s valued donors, alumni and friends. Blegen became Linfield's 21st president on July 1, 2025. Beginning this fall and continuing throughout the year, these receptions will take place in various locations to bring … [Read more...] about President Blegen hosts meet-and-greet receptions
Linfield University ranked No. 1 in Oregon for value, outcomes and student success
The latest national rankings from five major publications place Linfield University among the nation’s best. Linfield recently earned recognition from Washington Monthly, Money, Forbes, Niche and The Princeton Review. This includes claiming the No. 1 spot in Oregon for value by Niche, as well as being the top-ranked liberal arts college in Oregon for outcomes, earning and … [Read more...] about Linfield University ranked No. 1 in Oregon for value, outcomes and student success
