Community Partnerships
Trinity University’s partnerships across San Antonio and the region extend the impact of our teaching, research, and student experience.
Connecting with San Antonio and Beyond
Trinity University builds purposeful partnerships that connect the University's strengths with the aspirations of industry, nonprofit, civic, and community leaders. Located minutes from downtown San Antonio, Trinity offers partners unique access to a nationally recognized academic community in one of the nation’s most dynamic and culturally vibrant cities—creating opportunities to convene, collaborate, and engage in meaningful ways.
Through intentional relationship-building and thoughtful stewardship, we cultivate long-term partnerships that advance student success, strengthen organizations, and create lasting impact across San Antonio and beyond.
Areas of Partnership and Impact
Trinity’s partnerships expand access to education, strengthen communities, and connect students with real-world experience through:
Access and Educational Opportunity
Recognizing outstanding educators and supporting pathways to college.
Public School Partnerships
Collaborating with K–12 schools to support student success and early college exposure.
Health and Wellbeing
Working with healthcare and public health partners to strengthen community outcomes.
Arts, Culture and Civic Life
Engaging with cultural institutions to support creativity and public dialogue.
Economic and Regional Development
Advancing San Antonio’s future through talent, collaboration, and strategic industry partnerships that strengthen the region’s economy and civic vitality.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Advancing new ventures and collaborative problem-solving within the regional ecosystem.
Across these areas, partnerships take many forms—including student internships, research collaborations, community-based learning, and arts and civic programming—linking organizations with Trinity’s students, faculty expertise, and academic programs.
Partnerships in Action
Across Trinity, partnerships come to life through collaborative projects, student experiences, and community impact across San Antonio and beyond.
Raising Texas Teachers
Trinity participates in the Raising Texas Teachers network, which supports universities that are rigorously preparing students to address the needs of 21st-century students.
Yes Prep Impact College Partnership
Trinity is a proud IMPACT partner with YES Prep Public Schools, supporting students as they prepare for and succeed in college.
Trinity Community Investment - San Antonio ISD
Trinity and San Antonio ISD created this partnership to help make a Trinity education financially accessible for local students.
College Track Partnership
Trinity partners with College Track to support students who are committed to academic success and college completion.
Skyline Scholars
An invitation-based summer program for selected students to start early, build skills, and connect with the Trinity community.
Trinity Education Active Community Helpers
T.E.A.C.H. is a student organization that connects future educators through service, mentorship, campus traditions, and partnerships with San Antonio schools and youth-serving organizations.
McNair Scholars
Supports low-income and first-generation students preparing for doctoral study through research, mentorship, and academic development.
Upward Bound
Upward Bound provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their precollege coursework in high school and ultimately in their higher education pursuits.