Washington Monthly recognized Linfield University, formerly known as Linfield College, as the No. 1 liberal arts college in Oregon for earnings and first-generation student performance in its 2020 College Guide and Rankings. Continue reading
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Updated 9/14/20: Air quality impacts Linfield’s campuses
Smoke from regional wildfires has continued to cause air-quality and visibility problems all over Oregon and Washington, and in particular at Linfield’s McMinnville and Portland campuses. Shifting winds and rapidly changing conditions continue to make this a situation we’re watching very closely. Continue reading
At Linfield, a new look of learning
By Starla Pointer, News-Register Staff Writer
The Linfield University campus doesn’t appear much different from what it did when classes started last year, except for the signs with the school’s name — it shed its “college” designation on July 1.
Flowers are blooming, cars fill every parking space, and students cross the campus, backpacks bulging, on their way to classes that started Monday, Aug. 24. Continue reading
Northwest Conference suspends competition until Jan. 2021
The Northwest Conference (NWC) Presidents’ Council, which represents Linfield and eight other colleges and universities, announced the decision to suspend all conference competition and championships until Jan. 1, 2021 based on changing federal, state, local and NCAA health directives. Continue reading
Linfield to provide COVID-19 testing for all students
Hello Linfield students:
As the university continues to prepare for the start of the semester, we are doing our best to keep you updated on the changes to campus life and to answer all your individual questions. Today, I write to inform you about changes regarding COVID-19 testing, which will now be available on campus. Continue reading
Linfield’s School of Business, College of Arts and Science hire first deans
Linfield University has hired Jennifer R. Madden as the inaugural dean of the School of Business and Joe Wilferth as the inaugural dean of the College of Arts and Science.
“Linfield University has now put in place a team of deans who are equipped to help lead us into the future,” said Linfield President Miles K. Davis. “It says a lot about the reputation of Linfield that, in a time of multiple challenges, we have attracted such talented and accomplished deans.” Continue reading
Fall return-to-campus plans
Dear students and families,
Linfield University remains committed to providing a full residential, liberal arts experience on campus for fall 2020. New safety and health protocols have been put into place, and dining, housing and student services will remain open and available for students. The Linfield experience will continue, even if it is modified for these challenging times. Classes will be offered in a mix of formats, including in-person, online and, in some cases, a (hybrid) combination of online and in-person. Continue reading
Fall athletics plan announced
The presidents representing Linfield and eight other colleges and universities in the NCAA Division III Northwest Conference released plans Wednesday for fall athletics teams. Continue reading
It’s official! Welcome to Linfield University.
As of July 1, 2020, Linfield College is Linfield University.
This is the third time Linfield’s name has changed in its 162-year history. Founded as the Baptist College at McMinnville in 1858 and shortened to McMinnville College in 1883, it became Linfield College in 1922. Continue reading
President Davis addresses Supreme Court’s DACA decision
Linfield is the type of institution that allows anyone with grit, determination and a passion for service to thrive and flourish. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program fosters those same attributes, allowing motivated young people to thrive. In the program’s eight years of existence, more than 700,000 DACA students have benefited from the program and gone on to become teachers, nurses, doctors, dentists and many other types of professionals. A significant number of Linfield students have been among them, engaging in research, serving our community and proudly walking across the Commencement stage in the Oak Grove. Continue reading