On Friday afternoon, six employees from the McMinnville and Portland campuses were honored at the annual Linfield University Staff Awards. The ceremony recognized staff for their contributions to the institution. A total of 87 nominations were received for 55 individuals. This is the second year that Linfield has presented these awards. … [Read more...] about Six honored at annual Linfield University Staff Awards
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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
Year in Review: Linfield’s unforgettable moments of 2023
2023 was a special year for Linfield University. There were a lot of celebrations, events (both new and returning) and achievements. Linfield students placed at regional and national competitions. There was hardly a weekend without an arts event, speaker or athletic competition. It also had its share of change and challenges that the university community faced together. As we … [Read more...] about Year in Review: Linfield’s unforgettable moments of 2023
Matz stepping down as chair of wine studies
After more than two years of innovative leadership, Tim Matz has announced he will retire as head of Linfield University’s wine studies programs at the end of the year. Under Matz’s leadership, Linfield introduced new courses of study, including the Master of Science in business specializing in wine business leadership and new events such as the BIPOC Wine Symposium, which … [Read more...] about Matz stepping down as chair of wine studies
Interim president selection committee appointed
Over the course of the Linfield University Board of Trustees meetings Nov. 10 and 11, 2023, an interim president selection committee was appointed and a process adopted for identifying and engaging an interim president. Nominations will be accepted from all sources. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply. The interim president will not be considered in the full … [Read more...] about Interim president selection committee appointed
