1,733 Wildcats strong. 85.5% first-year retention (10-year high). 70.2% “new majority” students. And a new national honor: “Opportunity College and University.” Here, opportunity isn’t a buzzword — it’s a tradition. 💜 Read all about it: news.linfield.edu/linfield-uni...

Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat. 🐾 Amelia Solt ’26 transferred to Linfield and quickly found her place—small classes, big opportunities and a welcoming community. 💜 Learn more about Linfield’s unique transfer program: news.linfield.edu/linfield-tra... #NationalTransferStudentWeek #WildcatPride

Writers know that 1st drafts rarely get it right, and for Colin Bellairs ’26, that included his college story. After a few rewrites, he found his “just right” fit at Linfield. 💜 Read more: www.linfield.edu/voices/2025/... #NationalTransferStudentWeek

Linfield Environmental Science students dived into hands-on conservation with the NW pond turtle! From trapping and measuring to marking and releasing, they’re helping protect this threatened native species and gathering data that supports restoration efforts. magazine.linfield.edu/2024/07/from...

West Coast Linfield community, come meet Linfield’s new president, Mark Blegen! 🎉 Join President Blegen in Seattle on Oct. 23 or Portland on Oct. 29 for an evening of connection and conversation. 👉 Link to register and get more details: linfielduniversity.my.salesforce-sites.com/events/

🎭 Tickets are ON SALE for Linfield Theatre’s fall production of that Scottish play. 👀 Performances start Oct. 30 — just don’t say the name inside the theatre. 😉 🎟 www.tix.com/ticket-sales... #Macbeth #LinfieldArts #Go#Macbeth

Still smiling from Homecoming ’25. 💜 Because #OnceAWildcatAlwaysAWildcat. See you back in McMinnville for Homecoming ’26, Oct. 2–3, 2026! #UncommonU

👏 Big news from the National League for Nursing‬! Linfield’s own Paul Smith, professor and dean of the School of Nursing, is making history as the first male chair-elect. We couldn’t be prouder of this Wildcat leader 🐾💜 Read more: news.linfield.edu/paul-smith-n...

Welcome home, Wildcats! 💜🐾 Homecoming weekend is here — and it’s time to relive the best moments. Grab your friends, snap your pics and tag your favorite ’Cats! 📸 Share your memories using #LinfieldHomecoming and enjoy every minute of being back where it all began.

Meet Makayla Cordoza ’08 — Linfield’s 2025 Distinguished Nursing Alumnus of the Year! 🩺 Her work bridges nursing, human performance & critical care — investigating how sleep affects recovery, shaping ICU policy, and mentoring future leaders. www.linfield.edu/voices/2025/...

🌟 Alumni Award spotlight 🌟 The third Alumni Award Winner we’re featuring is Steve Pickering ’74. From the football field to the boardroom to decades of alumni leadership, he has given his all for Linfield. He is the 2025 Alumni Service Award recipient. Read his story: linfield.edu/voices/2025/...

From the basketball court to the corner office, Dan McMillan ’88 has built a career defined by leadership, service and values. He is Linfield’s 2025 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year. Read his story here: www.linfield.edu/voices/2025/... He’ll also speak at Homecoming—details at linfield.edu.

Meet the 1st of our Alumni Award Winners ahead of Homecoming 2025 ✨ Congratulations to Ajeeta Khatiwada ’10, Outstanding Young Alumnus. Read her story below & come hear her talk at Homecoming on Oct. 10. www.linfield.edu/voices/2025/...

💜 Today is National Custodial Worker’s Recognition Day! From McMinnville to Portland, our custodial staff keep Linfield shining. Their hard work makes our campuses feel like home. 🐾 Thank you for all you do! #GoWildcats #NationalCustodianDay

Linfield has launched CaTaLyst, a new center for teaching and learning that reimagines how students learn and how faculty teach. Thanks to the visionary generosity of Ronni Lacroute, CaTaLyst will spark innovation, hands-on learning and student success. 💡 🔗 news.linfield.edu/catalyst-lin...

Linfield connects, Wildcats win. Through her campus network, Gabby Crist ’26 landed a summer at Oregon Spirit in Bend—and it looks like one spirited adventure! 🐾🍸

🐾 ☀️ Fewer classes, hotter days… but excellence never takes a break. Congratulations to the 65 Wildcats who made the summer Dean’s List! See the full list here: news.linfield.edu/summer-2025-...

Linfield School of Nursing welcomes Kristin Krum, certified nurse midwife, educator and U.S. Army veteran, as the new director of clinical education. Her innovative approach is expanding partnerships & hands-on learning for future nurses. news.linfield.edu/kristen-krum...

🍂 Mark your calendars! Fall comes alive at Linfield this October with concerts, art, Homecoming spirit, Celebración 2025, Halloween fun and so much more. Most events are free and open to the public, so don’t miss out! 👉 See the full lineup: news.linfield.edu/linfield-events-october-2025 #UncommonU

From the new president to longtime Wildcats: you’re invited. Join President Mark Blegen for his first Homecoming on October 10–11. Let’s come together for laughter, gatherings, and Wildcat spirit. Register now! Register here: www.linfield.edu/alumni/homec...

He kicks. He programs. He leads. 🏈💻🎖️ Cade Johannsen ’26 isn’t just No. 1 in the nation in punt yardage and the NWC Special Teams Athlete of the Week — he’s also this year’s leader of Linfield’s Military-Affiliated Student Association (MASA). www.linfield.edu/veterans/ind...

Proud Wildcat news! 🐾 Linfield is ranked No. 1 in Oregon and No. 56 in the nation for social mobility in the new U.S. News #BestColleges list. That’s five years in a row opening doors for student success. Read more: news.linfield.edu/linfield-soc...

No lies detected! Every Wildcat gets their books included, no extra cost. 💲 📚 Learn more about Linfield’s First Day Complete program: www.linfield.edu/financial-ai...

Four seasons, one beautiful campus. McMinnville, you never miss. 🍂❄️🌸☀️ (Captured with our 360° camera for the full view!)

🐐 Forget textbooks—these “kids” were the highlight of the #LinfieldNursing Welcome Week!

+1 to this post! AND, thanks to Linfield's new partnership with @flosportstv.bsky.social, you can watch #LinfieldSports wherever you are. Learn more and sign up here: golinfieldwildcats.com/news/2025/7/...

Conservation, community and even a little rock climbing! Jacob MacFarland ’26 shared his experience at Smith Rock State Park in a student-written Voices post. Check out how this unforgettable weekend blended service, adventure and hands-on learning: 👉 linfield.edu/voices/2025/...

Thank you to all who participated in Linfield University’s Constitution Day 2025. Learn more about Constitution Day: www.linfield.edu/financial-ai...

📜 Today at Linfield, join faculty for a #ConstitutionDay discussion on the Founders’ choice of liberty and democracy, and what it means in today’s world. Open to the public! 🕠 5:30 p.m. | TJ Day | McMinnville campus 🔗 linfield.edu/financial-aid/constitution-day.html

New president, new road trip. 🐾 Mark Blegen is hitting the road for Wildcat Welcome Receptions—starting Sept. 18 in McMinnville. After that, the series continues with stops in Portland, Seattle, Los Angeles and more throughout the year. 👉 news.linfield.edu/president-bl...

Curious about AI? AI industry leader Marcia Harris ’99 returns to campus to share how artificial intelligence is transforming industries and communities. 📅 Wednesday, Sept. 17 | 7:30 p.m. 📍 Richard and Lucille Ice Auditorium, Linfield University ✨ Free and open to the public!

From Wildcats to race directors 🐾 Alex Mangan ’16 and Kelsey (Dammarell) Mangan ’18 launch the inaugural Cherry City Half Marathon in Salem this weekend. Read their story 👉 www.linfield.edu/voices/2025/... #LinfieldAlumni #GoWildcats

📅 30 days. 2 nights. 1 Wildcat family. #LinfieldHomecoming is almost here—Oct. 10–11! 💜🐾 Register now:

🎨✨ New splash of Wildcat pride in downtown McMinnville! Check out the Linfield mural in The Art Alley (424 NE 4th St.) by local artist Jillian Bird (yes, Kelly Bird’s daughter!). 💜🐾 #McMinnville #PublicArt #LinfieldUniversity

📚✏️ Linfield nursing students are back on the Portland campus and ready to make their mark! Different start dates, same Wildcat energy. 💜 #UncommonU #LinfieldNursing

Every “L” needs a little hustle. The annual incoming Wildcats photo is missing about 50 student-athletes. They were at practice, getting ready to make Linfield proud this fall. 🐾💪

Wildcat pride is soaring! 🐾💜 Linfield University is officially ranked No. 1 in Oregon for value, outcomes and student success by five national publications — including Washington Monthly, Money, Forbes, Niche and The Princeton Review. news.linfield.edu/linfield-ran...

🍷 Did you know downtown McMinnville has a student-run wine bar? Linfield’s Acorn to Oak Wine Experience is more than tastings—it’s a classroom, a community hub and a launchpad for student careers. 🥂 Cheers to 2 years of A2O! www.acorntooakwine.com

Two colors. One Wildcat family. 💜❤️ #CollegeColorsDay #LinfieldUniv

And we are BACK! Linfield is buzzing with energy as Wildcats head back to campus for the 2025-26 academic year. From pre-orientation adventures to move-in day (thank you, families!) and all the excitement of pre-orientation week, it’s been a WILD start to the semester! Go 'Cats!

📣 A few members of the Linfield cheer squad say it best: Welcome home, Wildcats! Move-in day is here, and campus is full of excitement. 💜 Fun fact: This year’s cheer and dance teams include 57 Wildcats—the largest in Linfield history!

Linfield is expanding access to mental health support through a new partnership with BetterMynd, offering free virtual therapy sessions to students. 💜 Learn more about this important step for student well-being: news.linfield.edu/linfield-bet...

From “no thanks” to national conference presenter! 🎤💻 Caitlin Babcock ’25 found a passion for research she never expected, all thanks to a series of special projects with psychology professor Jennifer Linder. www.linfield.edu/voices/2025/...

A Linfield legend just scored the biggest win yet: Coach Tramaine Payne ’98 was just named McMinnville’s Educator of the Year! 🏆🐾 Read the full story: www.linfield.edu/voices/2025/...

🐾 From exploring McMinnville to shaping Linfield’s future, Linfield President Mark Blegen shared his first impressions and goals with the News-Register. Full story: news.linfield.edu/mark-blegen-...

New wheels, who dis? 👀🐾 Check out the fresh new look on the Linfield athletics bus—rolling in style thanks to our friends at Lums and Pacific Office Automation! 🚌

The Wildcat Food Pantry now has an Amazon Wish List! 🛒💜 Every purchase goes directly to supporting Linfield students with food & essentials — open 24/7, 365 on the McMinnville campus. 📦 Shop here: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

Another big win for Linfield’s Jadey Holcomb '26! Her poem “I Wish I Was a Riot Grrrl” is featured in the latest issue of Magpie Zine. Just months after winning the Lacroute Prize in Prose! Read it here: linfield.edu?merit_achiev...

For the fourth year in a row, Linfield has been named a College of Excellence—a national recognition of our commitment to academic quality, student success and community engagement. Read more: news.linfield.edu/college-of-e...

Remy Drabkin ’06 is redefining what wine culture can be — bold, inclusive, and unapologetically authentic. 🍷 Bon Appétit features her work and vision in a new story worth raising a glass to. Cheers!