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For the fifth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report magazine has named Linfield University the No. 1 liberal arts college in Oregon and one of the best in the nation when it comes to social mobility. In the publication’s 2024 rankings, Linfield was named No. 52 in the nation on the “Top Performers in Social Mobility” list, up five spots from 2023’s No. 57.  Linfield moved up in the overall rankings as well. The university rose 12 spots this year, tying at No. 107 in the nation’s top liberal arts colleges list.   In its 39th year, U.S. News & World Report evaluated nearly 1,500 U.S. four-year bachelor’s degree-granting institutions on 19 measures. The annual ranking added increased emphasis on how often schools’ students from all socioeconomic backgrounds earned degrees and added new data on graduate outcomes.   Linfield scored high in the social mobility category, which measures how well universities graduate students who received federal Pell Grants. Students receiving these grants typically come from households whose family incomes are less than $50,000 annually, with most money going to students with total family incomes below $20,000. Of Linfield’s 1,754 students last year, 28% were Pell Grant eligible.  Linfield was also recognized for the third consecutive year among the publication’s list of “Best Undergraduate Nursing Programs.”  U.S. News & World Report isn’t the only national publication recognizing Linfield’s commitment to improving the lives of students. Forbes listed Linfield University among “America’s Top Colleges” and one of the top 100 liberal arts universities in the nation earlier in September, and Washington Monthly ranked Linfield No. 9 nationally for earning performance and the No. 1 liberal arts college in Oregon. In addition, College Raptor included Linfield on its 2024 Hidden Gem rankings, recognizing Linfield’s commitment to retention, graduation and student-to-faculty ratio. 

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New Blog Post ✍️ As we celebrate the achievements of our graduates, let's also look forward to the bright futures they will forge, thanks to the solid foundation they have built at The College of Westchester. Our Keynote Speaker, Westchester Board Legislator, Jewel Williams Johnson, beautifully encapsulated this sentiment: “You have the power to make a difference......" Full blog here: https://ow.ly/4HZY50Sxcuy

Check out this article about Courtney Banghart MALS '07 and her journey after Dartmouth! https://lnkd.in/eEup7Ghu

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The 60th Anniversary issue of Tri-C Times is now available online. This issue chronicles the College’s past milestones, present achievements and those leading it into the future. Learn about Tri-C’s first six decades, from its first day of class in a converted schoolhouse to its present-day standing as the largest community college in Ohio. Read more at https://ow.ly/hOAp50PSzqP

Another look back at our Advocate Q&A from this past year brings us to Eugene McFeely, senior director of veteran affairs and services. We talked with McFeely about the importance of the Center, his background, and the future of student veteran impact at Penn State. Read his Q&A here https://ow.ly/H0UB50Ql7hP!

Today marks 8 years of Education Forward DC! That's 8 years of supporting visionary education leaders who are providing students furthest from opportunity the educational experiences they need to thrive. Check out some of the work we've supported: https://bit.ly/4cl6RgD