Written by Starla Pointer. Reprinted with permission of the News-Register. Originally published May. 12, 2026. Mark Blegen has had a “wonderful” 10 months as president of Linfield University, he said as he prepared for his formal inauguration Friday, May 8, in Ted Wilson Gymnasium on campus. He listed some of the elements that have contributed: “wonderful people, a … [Read more...] about Blegen inaugurated as Linfield president
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Six honored at annual Linfield University Staff Awards
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
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
