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Lorenzen earns NSF research grant
The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced a $247,348 grant in September for Kate Lorenzen, an assistant professor of mathematics. The grant supports research of pre-tenured faculty members that are historically excluded and currently underrepresented in math and science. Lorenzen’s proposal, “Algebraic Methods in Spectral Graph Theory,” continues her work analyzing networks, such as social media…
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Fall enrollment numbers show growth in graduate, OCE and first-year students
Linfield continues to find interest in its master’s degree programs. Enrollment in the graduate-level nursing, business, education and sports science programs grew to 69 students this fall, up from fall 2023. Each program saw an increase in enrollment. Additionally, the Online and Continuing Education (OCE) program saw an increase to 92 undergraduate and 13 graduate…
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Buildings to reopen after mainline failure
Jereld R. Nicholson Library and Ford Hall are scheduled to reopen to the public after being closed due to a main waterline failure in June. Thankfully, contents within both buildings were spared; however, there were considerable repairs needed inside the spaces. Public hours for Nicholson Library are 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and 8 a.m.-6 p.m.…
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Donation updates Student Media Center spaces
The Student Media Center, located in the basement of Renshaw Hall, is receiving a much-needed update thanks to a $25,000 donation from John ’63 and Kathleen Buchner. The funding will allow for a new audio recording bay; adding and updating meeting spaces for student clubs; and purchasing additional state-of-the-art equipment. “This generous gift will update…
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New dining locations provide late-night options
McMinnville students were welcomed back to campus this fall with three new retail locations, offering dining options after Dillin Hall closes. A walk-up window service, called subhub, crafts built-to-order sandwiches until 11 p.m. Mack’s Marcat, a micromarket with self-checkout, provides grab-and-go salads, drinks, snacks and pre-made sandwiches 24/7. The just baked Smart Bistro in Riley…
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Three members added to board of trustees
In May, the Linfield University Board of Trustees unanimously approved the addition of three new members. The new trustees have deep ties to Linfield, as well as experience in the business and nonprofit sectors. Mary (Nightingale) Lago ’97 is a principal owner and chief wealth strategist at Ferguson Wellman Capital Management. She was named to…
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Theatre professor Lindsey Mantoan receives national award for editing
Lindsey Mantoan, associate professor and the Ronni Lacroute Chair in Theatre Arts, won the 2024 Excellence in Editing Award from the Association for Theatre in Higher Education. Mantoan was honored along with her co-editors for the book, “Troubling Traditions: Canonicity, Performance, and Theater in the US.” According to the award committee, “Troubling Traditions” is “timely,…
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Linfield recognized for excellence in student voter engagement
The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge recognized Linfield in September for its nonpartisan engagement efforts that fostered high levels of student voter engagement in the 2022 midterm elections. Linfield earned a Gold Seal for having a student voting rate of more than 40%. Linfield was recognized among the 500 campuses for voting in the 2022…
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Nobel Laureate Randy Schekman to speak at symposium in April
The Oregon Nobel Laureate Symposium at Linfield University returns April 10-11, 2025. The event will feature Randy W. Schekman, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2013. His research was recognized for the discoveries of machinery regulating vesicle traffic, a major transport system in human cells. As a result of his…
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Linfield Collaborative Music Ensemble earns national recognition
The American Prize National Nonprofit Competitions in the Performing Arts – one of the nation’s biggest arts contests – recognized the Linfield Collaborative Music Ensemble (LCME) recently for its excellence in chamber music. LCME was named a national finalist in two categories: The Ernst Bacon Memorial Award for the Performance of American Music 2024 (Chamber…
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