Linfield rises in Forbes list of America’s Top Colleges

Linfield UniversityForbes listed Linfield University among “America’s Top Colleges” and one of the top 100 liberal arts universities in the nation. The annual Forbes list spotlights the top 500 colleges and universities in the United States based on graduation rates, graduate salaries and outcomes for low-income students, among other factors. In the publication’s 2023 list, Linfield was ranked No. 333 overall, moving up from No. 389 in 2022. Continue reading

Washington Monthly ranks Linfield No. 1 liberal arts college in Oregon, No. 9 nationally for earning performance

Students walk in front of the new science complex on the first day of classesLinfield University is the No. 1 liberal arts college or university in Oregon, according to Washington Monthly’s 2023 College Guide and Rankings, and No. 9 in the nation for earnings performance.  Continue reading

Linfield University embraces Oregon Opportunity Grant, Oregon Tribal Student Grant funding increase

Pioneer HallLinfield University joins the Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges and Universities (the Alliance) in applauding the Oregon Legislature’s passage of House Bill 5025. The bill dramatically increases funding for Oregon Opportunity Grant (OOG), which provides need-based financial aid. Continue reading

Books are included – confirm yours today!

It's time to confirm book orders for fall coursesStarting with the fall 2023 semester, students at Linfield University no longer pay extra for their course materials as part of the First Day Complete program, with Barnes & Noble.

With First Day Complete, ‘shopping’ for course materials just became easier. An online system allows students to pick up your materials in one, handy bag or via online delivery without having to wander the bookstore or shop around on multiple websites. Continue reading

Money magazine ranks Linfield among Oregon’s top colleges for affordability and outcomes

Students walk by the W.M. Keck Science Complex.When Money magazine released their 2023 Best Colleges guide last week, it debuted a new system with star ratings focused on affordability and outcomes — and Linfield University was one of only two colleges in Oregon that received 4.5 or higher stars.    Continue reading

Linfield University names Dr. Beth E. Concepción vice president for academic affairs, provost

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Dr. Beth E. Concepción

After a nationwide search, Linfield University has selected Beth E. Concepción as its new vice president for academic affairs and provost, President Miles K. Davis announced Tuesday. Her appointment at Linfield begins July 31. Continue reading

School of Nursing celebrates 126 soon-to-be nurses in Pinning Ceremony

As Linfield University-Good Samaritan School of Nursing’s Pinning Ceremony began, 126 soon-to-be nurses were lined up and ready to walk to the stage — but they weren’t alone. Next to each of them stood the person who would affix their Linfield school pin, symbolizing the completion of their nursing studies. The spring Pinning Ceremony, held Sunday, May 28, 2023, was the culmination of months of studying, practicing and testing – all which began admist the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Linfield honors 570 graduates during Spring 2023 Commencement

Crews had precisely aligned 4,602 chairs across the vast lawn Sunday morning, and yet Linfield University’s 2023 Commencement was standing-room-only. Family members and loved ones came from throughout Oregon, New York, Hawaii and even Bolivia to celebrate the lives 570 graduates had led as they stood on the precipice of a new one. 

“This marks the transition between what was and what will be — thresholds are the site where past and present mingle, weave and take hold of each other,” said Linfield Chaplain Jeremy Richards during the invocation. “It is in the present moment that the future takes hold of the past and offers it gratitude, and where the past lets go, trusting in all the future holds.” 

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School of Nursing announces recipients of 2023 DAISY, staff awards

DecorativeLinfield University-Good Samaritan School of Nursing announced the winners of their annual DAISY Awards and Staff Awards during a ceremony held at the Portland campus on Monday. The Cathy and Dave Haugeberg School of Nursing Faculty Award was given to Mindy Zeitzer during the university-wide faculty awards celebration in McMinnville, while the student recipient of the DAISY Award will be announced at 3:30 p.m. Saturday during the Senior Awards Continue reading