The annual Lacroute Prizes in Poetry and Prose highlight the best student writing from across Linfield University. This year's contest honors the work of nine students, including Élana Gatien, the Lacroute Prize in Poetry winner, and Jadey Holcomb, the Lacroute Prize in Prose winner. Gatien, originally from Albany, graduated from Linfield University in May with a degree in … [Read more...] about Winners of 2025 Lacroute Prizes in Poetry, Prose announced
Student Achievement
Poem by Madeline Chandler published in “The Tributary”
"Aubade Featuring a Worm," a poem by Linfield University student Madeline Chandler, was among those selected for publication in "The Tributary." A student-run literary journal organized by Lycoming College, "The Tributary" features a collection of undergraduate-created poetry and prose. Chandler is a creative writing and theatre arts double major … [Read more...] about Poem by Madeline Chandler published in “The Tributary”
Thousands celebrate class of 2025 on a perfect day in the Oak Grove
Under clear blue skies and surrounded by towering oaks, Linfield University honored the Class of 2025 in a joyful and heartfelt commencement ceremony Sunday morning on the university’s McMinnville campus. Several thousand friends, family members, alumni and guests gathered in the Oak Grove to celebrate more than 470 graduates during the university’s capstone year-end … [Read more...] about Thousands celebrate class of 2025 on a perfect day in the Oak Grove
Five Linfield students earn strong finishes at national speech and debate tournament
Five Linfield University students competed on a national stage at the National Forensic Association's National Championship Tournament in Detroit, Michigan, April 17-21. They entered the speech and debate tournament against hundreds of other university competitors, after qualifying for the competition by ranking at the top of regional tournaments in their respective speech … [Read more...] about Five Linfield students earn strong finishes at national speech and debate tournament
Linfield chemistry students win top honors from American Chemical Society
Two Linfield University chemistry students earned competitive scholarships last week from the Portland Local Section of the American Chemical Society, while the student club, the Linfield Society of Undergraduate Chemists (LSUC), earned national recognition. Kenni Proctor ’26, a chemistry major from Tacoma, Washington, received the Anderson, Van Santen, Zeh Scholarship. The … [Read more...] about Linfield chemistry students win top honors from American Chemical Society
