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Many Wildcats can trace some of their favorite college memories to a passport stamp. 🌍✈️
Whether you spent a life-changing January Term abroad or a full semester exploring a global city, you know how transformative international studies can be. We want to ensure the next generation of Wildcats gets that same unforgettable opportunity—which is why we're thrilled to announce that Linfield has received a national grant to help up to 25 Pell-eligible students cover the cost of their very first U.S. passport!
Did studying abroad shape your Linfield experience? Share your favorite memory or where your Wildcat adventures took you in the comments! 👇
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Linfield receives national grant to expand access to study abroad Linfield is one of 40 universities nationwide selected to help Pell-eligible students overcome the cost of obtaining a passport.

The nursing shortage isn't a future challenge. It's a current reality.

A new Forbes Magazine article explores how proposed federal loan caps for graduate nursing students could make it harder to educate the future nurses our communities need.

Linfield Nursing Dean Paul Smith shares why he is concerned about the potential impact on healthcare access and equity, particularly for students hoping to serve their own communities.

Read the full story to learn what's at stake for the future of healthcare (click through and scroll down a few stories to read):

🔗 https://www.forbes.com/sites/daniellechemtob/2026/06/22/forbes-daily-encouraging-progress-touted-on-us-and-iran-talks/

🌈 At Linfield, our official Pride Month is April, when students are on campus and our community can celebrate together.

From Pride Week events hosted by Linfield United in Pride (LUP) to campus conversations with LGBTQIA+ advocates like Trystan Angel Reese, Pride at Linfield is reflected in the people, programs and community that make our university special.

As communities across the country celebrate Pride Month this June, we are proud to support our LGBTQIA+ Wildcats and celebrate the many ways they help make Linfield stronger.

If you'll be at McMinnville Pride on Third this Saturday, stop by the Linfield booth and say hello! 🌈💜🐾

See what LUP has been up to: on Instagram

From high-tech simulation labs to preparing students for high-pressure clinical settings, Linfield Nursing Dean Paul Smith recently shared insights on the future of nursing education with Spokane Public Radio.

Hear the full conversation and learn how tomorrow's nurses are being trained:

Northwest nursing school dean talks about training students Paul Smith from Linfield University says technology is playing a larger role as schools try to get more training opportunities for students.

Summer may mean no classes, but you can still pick up some Linfield swag. The Linfield University Bookstore on the McMinnville campus is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. during the summer. 🐾💜

💜 Every year, Linfield recognizes faculty and staff whose dedication helps make the university a special place to learn and grow.

This year’s award recipients represent a wide range of departments and disciplines, but they all share a commitment to our students and the Linfield community.

Read the full story and meet this year’s honorees:

Linfield recognizes employees with 2025–26 university awards Linfield recently recognized employees whose work contributes to the institution’s mission, values and community.

Congrats, Kelly! And thank you for sharing your time and talents with decades of Wildcat student -athletes. 🐾

Kelly Bird enshrined in College Sports Communicators Hall of Fame - Linfield University Athletics Recognizing an accomplished 37-year career, Linfield's Kelly Bird is inducted into the College Sports Communicators Hall of Fame in Las Vegas

Oops, we missed one! Continuing our series: meet Kelsie Williams ’26. 🥎🩺

A career-ending softball injury could have changed everything. Instead, it helped Kelsie discover a new path in nursing.

From the pitcher’s circle to patient care, Kelsie brought the same determination, resilience and heart to her nursing education that she once brought to the field.

Read her story:

Pitching, Pivots and Patients Kelsie Williams ’26 once imagined her future from the pitcher’s circle. Now, she sees it in the fast-paced environment of an emergency room, helping patients during some of their most vulnerable moments.