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
Mark Blegen
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
Public events and the Arts return to Linfield University Aug. 27
From art and music to theatre, lectures and lively conversations, Linfield University’s calendar is packed with opportunities for the community to engage, explore and be inspired. September brings a full slate of performances, exhibitions and talks — including the return of the Linfield Art Gallery, faculty and guest artist recitals, thought-provoking theatre productions and … [Read more...] about Public events and the Arts return to Linfield University Aug. 27
Linfield University to host Opening Convocation Aug. 22
Linfield University will host its 2025 Opening Convocation from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 22 on the Commencement Green at the McMinnville campus. The featured speaker is Dr. Trevor Phillips ’96, an emergency physician, health care advocate and former member of the Salem City Council. At Linfield, Phillips majored in biology, earned three minors and graduated magna cum … [Read more...] about Linfield University to host Opening Convocation Aug. 22
