Linfield University announced six faculty promotions and one emeritus appointment last week, celebrating excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. The promotions go into effect July 1, 2026. Tenure recognizes sustained achievement in these areas and a strong commitment to the university’s mission. The announcements follow the recent meeting of the Linfield University … [Read more...] about Linfield University announces 2026 faculty promotions and emeritus honor
Department of Sociology
Orr faculty lecture to discuss academic freedom
Amy Orr, professor of sociology at Linfield College, will discuss academic freedom in higher education during a faculty lecture on Wednesday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m. in the Fred Meyer Lounge in Riley Hall at Linfield. … [Read more...] about Orr faculty lecture to discuss academic freedom
Laura Shelton presents “No Madness in Mexico” for Women’s History Month
As part of Women’s History Month, Laura Shelton, associate professor of history at Franklin and Marshall University, will present “No Madness in Mexico: Understanding Infanticide Trials in the Nineteenth Century.” The lecture will take place Monday, March 12th at 7 p.m. in the Nicholson Library Reading Room. … [Read more...] about Laura Shelton presents “No Madness in Mexico” for Women’s History Month
Maciel Garibay blazing a trail in U.S. and Ecuador
Flora Maciel Garibay ‘15, a junior majoring in sociology, is nurturing a passion for helping others – in the United States and abroad. … [Read more...] about Maciel Garibay blazing a trail in U.S. and Ecuador
Linfielder blazing a bright trail
Reprinted with permission of the News-Register. Find more News-Register stories about Linfield College here. By KELSEY SUTTON of the News-Register Her life’s passion is helping others help themselves. Linfield sociology major Flora Maciel Garibay is currently studying in the Ecuadoran capital of Quito on a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. And … [Read more...] about Linfielder blazing a bright trail
