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Linfield cheer brought home 2 fifth-place finishes at the 2026 USA Collegiate Championships in Anaheim. ๐Ÿ“ฃ
The Wildcats placed fifth in Game Day Situational Sideline/Cheer College and Game Day Band Chant.
Way to represent, โ€™Cats! See more photos on the Linfield IG. ๐Ÿ’œ
www.instagram.com/p/DVe1qoQgZH...

05.03.2026 00:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Local nonprofit helps fix student's last-minute crisis

From Yamhill County to Liverpool ๐ŸŒWhen a break-in threatened Jamie Shevchenkoโ€™s '28 study abroad plans, the Linfield community and local Soroptimists stepped up. Days later, she was on her way to England โ€” and a semester sheโ€™ll never forget. ๐Ÿ’œโฌ‡๏ธ
www.linfield.edu/voices/2026/...

26.02.2026 17:35 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Welcome home, Araceli! ๐Ÿ’œ
Araceli Cruz โ€™09 has been named interim assistant dean of student engagement, community and belonging at Linfield University.
A proud Wildcat, she returns to support students and strengthen the spaces where they learn, lead and belong.
news.linfield.edu/araceli-cruz...

24.02.2026 02:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Good luck to our Linfield cheer team competing at nationals today! ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ“ฃ

Twenty-three Wildcats are taking the mat and representing Linfield on the national stage. Watch live on @flosportstv.bsky.social and cheer them on.

21.02.2026 18:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Everyone knows ice is slippery... But the reason why is way weirder than you think Linfield University physics professor Michael Crosser explains what makes ice slippery, and why different winter Olympic sports prefer different temperatures.

Watching the Winter Olympics? โ„๏ธ๐Ÿฅ‡Linfield physics professor Michael Crosser joined KGW to explain why ice is slippery โ€” and why different Olympic sports prefer different ice temps. Physics makes the podium possible. Watch: www.kgw.com/article/tech...

18.02.2026 20:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸพVisiting campus for Scholarship and Visit Weekend?
Stop by the Linfield Bookstore!
Special weekend hours:
Friday: 9 a.m. โ€“ 4 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. โ€“ 2 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. โ€“ 4 p.m.
Grab your Wildcat gear and take a little Linfield spirit home with you! Learn more: www.linfield.edu/admission/vi...

13.02.2026 21:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Carrying the torch | Linfield Magazine Stories of Wildcats who have participated in the Olympic and Paralympic Games, including a gold-medalist, a two-time medalist and two founding members of the U.S. national handball team.

As the Olympic #OpeningCeremony lights up the world, weโ€™re remembering Wildcats whoโ€™ve carried the torch before โ€” from Linfield to the global stage. ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ… Read more: magazine.linfield.edu/article/carr...

06.02.2026 16:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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No matter where you live, Linfieldโ€™s Online & Continuing Education is for you. ๐ŸŒŽ
Named Oregonโ€™s No. 1 private college for online bachelorโ€™s degrees by U.S. News & World Report.
Spring classes begin Feb. 9. linfield.edu/OCE
Full story: news.linfield.edu/linfield-onl...

27.01.2026 23:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Looking for something to do this February? Linfield University has a full slate of public events celebrating the arts, ideas and connection. ๐ŸŽญ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿท

Many events are free and open to the public.

See the full February lineup and plan your visit: news.linfield.edu/linfield-eve...

26.01.2026 19:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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2016 calledโ€ฆ we had some updates ๐Ÿ“žFrom a World Series MVP to Linfieldโ€™s athletic director, a Jeopardy! winner still teaching and programs that just keep growing.Same Linfield. Bigger impact. ๐Ÿ’œ

16.01.2026 00:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#CatsInTheWild ๐ŸŒ January Term is a uniquely Linfield experience...a chance to dive deep, travel far and learn beyond the classroom. ๐Ÿพ And yes, they HAD to take the
#pdxshoe shot before departure!
Learn more: linfield.edu/ipo/index.html

09.01.2026 19:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿฉบ๐Ÿ‘ Congrats to the newest Wildcats in scrubs!
The Linfield University School of Nursing honored graduating seniors for excellence in academics, leadership and compassionate care at the December Pinning Ceremony. ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿพ
See the full list:
news.linfield.edu/graduating-s...

07.01.2026 21:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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From nursing to science to the arts, Linfieldโ€™s fall 2025 graduates are ready to make an impact. Sixty-four students earned degrees across our campuses. Congratulations, Wildcats! See the full list: linfield.edu?merit_achiev...

07.01.2026 00:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€œLEAD encourages you to be the change you want to see in the world.โ€
Kalina Zagyva โ€™29 shares how the Leadership and Ethics Across Disciplines (LEADS) program shaped her first year at Linfield. ๐Ÿ’ฌ
www.linfield.edu/voices/2025/...

03.01.2026 17:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New year, same Wildcat energy!ย 
๐Ÿ’œ Happy New Year, Wildcat fam.ย 

01.01.2026 14:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Linfield's best of 2025: Stories, social posts, profiles and more These are the stories you read, shared and loved most โ€” highlighting the people, achievements and experiences that define Linfield.

You read them. You shared them. You loved them. These are Linfieldโ€™s 10 most-read stories of 2025 โ€” celebrating big wins, meaningful milestones and Wildcats making a difference. Dive in and relive the moments that defined the year.
news.linfield.edu/the-best-of-...

29.12.2025 17:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sending holly jolly Wildcat cheer your way. โ„๏ธ๐Ÿ’œ Happy holidays to our Linfield community.

25.12.2025 14:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Even Wildcats need a winter nap. โ„๏ธ๐Ÿ’œ Linfield campuses will be closed from Dec. 24โ€“Jan. 5. See you in the new year!

24.12.2025 00:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thereโ€™s no one path to nursing. This is just a short clip of Julie Peterson โ€™25โ€™s story โ€” after raising a family and facing loss, she found her purpose through Linfield Nursing and her โ€œhappy placeโ€ in pediatric care.
Watch the full video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XizT...

18.12.2025 23:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Linfield offers direct admission program through Niche Linfield Universityย has joined Nicheโ€™s Direct Admissions program, becoming the first private college in Oregonย toย participate.

๐ŸŽ“ Big news ๐ŸŽ‰ Linfield is now part of Niche Direct Admissionsยฎ โ€” the first private college in Oregon to join. Eligible students can receive early admission offers with no traditional application. ๐Ÿ’œ๐ŸŽ“ LEARN MORE: news.linfield.edu/linfield-dir...

16.12.2025 22:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What an honor to welcome 44 new graduates into the nursing profession. ๐Ÿฉบ Pinning marks the beginning of their professional journey, and weโ€™re proud of the knowledge, skill & ๐Ÿ’œ you bring. More photos on the Linfield IG: www.instagram.com/p/DSTA65xklk...ย 

16.12.2025 00:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Enjoy a look back at an unforgettable year with our Wildcats! As we celebrate the season, we want to thank our students, alumni, faculty, staff and supporters for being part of another incredible year. We wish you a joyful holiday season and a happy New Year from all of us at Linfield University!

15.12.2025 22:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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As the semester wraps up today, weโ€™re taking a look back at President Mark Blegenโ€™s first few months as a Wildcat. From campus traditions to community moments, itโ€™s been a memorable start. ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿพ
Check out his first-semester scrapbook in the video below!

12.12.2025 18:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“šโค๏ธ Need some Linfield gear before the holidays?
The Linfield Bookstore has adjusted hours this month, so be sure to check before you stop by. And if youโ€™re shopping from afar, online orders are always an option โ€” link in the first comment.
Happy holidays, Wildcats! ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ

11.12.2025 21:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Linfield is leading the future of nursing.

Dean Paul Smith talks with OPB about his historic election as chair-elect of the @nlnursing.bsky.social
โ€” the first male in the organizationโ€™s 132-year history โ€” and the path forward for nursing education.

๐ŸŽง www.opb.org/article/2025...

04.12.2025 22:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Wildcats surpassed the #GivingTuesday goal! ๐ŸŽ‰
Linfield raised over $58,000 from 117 donors, boosted by a $12k alumni match.
Thank you for supporting our students! ๐Ÿ’œโค๏ธhttps://news.linfield.edu/linfield-givingtuesday-2025/

03.12.2025 23:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Our #GivingTuesday heat map is lighting up with support โ€” with gifts coming in from all over the NW and as far as Hawaii!

If you donโ€™t see your state represented yet, hereโ€™s your challenge: make a gift and help put your corner of the country on the map. wildcatsgive.linfield.edu/pages/giving...

02.12.2025 21:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Linfield has amazing scholarships that make it affordable to go there. Help them continue their work.

25.11.2025 19:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿพ Todayโ€™s the day! Tons of places to give on #GivingTuesday, but only one lets you use your Paws for a Purpose. Every gift to Linfield is matched up to $12,000. Leave your mark! Click:
wildcatsgive.linfield.edu/pages/giving...

02.12.2025 17:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Linfield value recognized: Ranked Oregon's top-private college Discover the Linfield value. Linfield was ranked Oregonโ€™s top private best-value college for 2026 for affordability, quality and outcomes.

Linfield University has earned the highest ranking of any private college on Research.comโ€™s 2026 โ€œBest Value Colleges in Oregonโ€ list, reinforcing the universityโ€™s position as 1 of the best educational investments in the Pacific Northwest. ๐Ÿ‘‰ news.linfield.edu/linfield-val...

02.12.2025 01:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0