2025 was a year to remember at Linfield. From record-breaking wins on the football field to unforgettable commencements and alumni making a real-world impact, our community celebrated moments that mattered. These are the stories you read, shared and loved most — highlighting the people, achievements and experiences that define Linfield University. Dive in and see what made this … [Read more...] about The best of 2025: A selection of Linfield’s 10 most read, liked and shared stories of the year
Tramaine Payne
Linfield coach and alumnus Tramaine Payne named McMinnville’s ‘Distinguished Teacher of the Year’
Linfield University congratulates Tramaine Payne '98 on his selection as McMinnville School District's Distinguished Educator of the Year. In addition to his role as PE teacher at Patton Middle School, Payne is in his 23rd year as a member of Linfield's track and field coaching staff. He is an assistant coach, overseeing the sprinters. Payne, who graduated from Linfield in … [Read more...] about Linfield coach and alumnus Tramaine Payne named McMinnville’s ‘Distinguished Teacher of the Year’
