Decades of Success
Four Trinity programs celebrated major anniversaries in 2025-26. For decades, these programs have engaged our campus and the local San Antonio community with music, service, and innovation.
Half a Century of Sound
Tracing the history and impact of KRTU, Trinity's student-led radio station
Ringing On
Trinity’s Handbell Ensemble, turning 50, embraces all things "weird," creative, and timeless
From First Week to Forever
A leap into service that grows into connection, purpose, and lifelong impact
A Decade of Stumberg Dreams
Celebrating 10 years of the Stumberg Venture Competition’s power to change lives
Strategic Initiatives
Guided and supported by the Ready. Set. Rise. strategic plan, the university launched and strengthened programs that will improve the Trinity experience for current and future students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Welcome to Trinity University's New Front Door
Welcome Center and Event Hall will help new and familiar faces take new steps in their Trinity journeys
Trinity’s First-Generation Tigers Program Grows Through Ready. Set. Rise.
The pilot expands workshops, mentorship and community support from arrival through graduation
Campus Master Plan Options Unveiled During Open House
The campus community is encouraged to go online and add their feedback
Integrated Digital Campus Framework Rolls Out This Summer at Trinity
Ready. Set. Rise. strategic plan action item reimagines space and connections with digital campus management
Trinity Launches Four-Year JED Campus Journey To Strengthen Student Well-Being
Guided by the strategic plan, Trinity strengthens its commitment to a culture of care
Taking a Step Outside
Trinity University’s ¡Hola, San Antonio! program invites you to engage with the rich cultural offerings of San Antonio
Continuing The Conversation @ Trinity
In its second year, The Conversation hosted eight events that engaged 322 students, faculty, staff, and guests.
Trinity hosted a screening of The Walkout, a documentary about the 1968 Edgewood Walkout, when Mexican American high school students in San Antonio staged a walkout to protest inequities in their schools.
Students Iman Zakaria ’28 and James Oberwortmann ’26 moderated a discussion with Janet S. Dicke Professor in Public Humanities Michael Fischer, Ph.D., on his book How Books Can Save Democracy.
Opening Doors to Research Opportunities
$2M dedicated to student research in 2025-26
254 students participated in research and internships in Summer 2025, the most in university history.
63% increase in 2026 SURF applications following improvements to recruitment and application processes
Bold Discoveries at Trinity’s 2025 Summer Symposium
Students dive into hands-on research that fuels lifelong passions
Rethinking the Past, Researching the Future
How a group of Trinity students is working to showcase the research conducted by undergraduates across Texas
STEM Research Changes Lives at Trinity
Louis Stokes Alliance and USAA-supported projects open up new possibilities for young researchers
Tigers in the Community
Trinity community members participated in service and hands-on learning opportunities across the city and the nation.
Trinity University SPARKs a Summer of Impact
New 10-week internship connects students to faith-based leadership and service in San Antonio
Mayor to Mentor
Ron Nirenberg ’99 talks leadership and practical policy as a professor of practice
Bootcamp With a Winning Sandwich
Trinity students go through week-long entrepreneurial bootcamp and compete for best grilled cheese
Shaping the Leaders of Tomorrow
Ten students in the “MAS Leadership Development” course traveled to D.C. to network and visit national historic sites
Playing With a Purpose
Trinity students visit a local preschool for a firsthand look at child development
Trinity Food Drive Thrives
Greek Council triples collection goal, more than 1,500 meals ready for San Antonio families
Break With Spring Tradition
Trinity’s ’26 Alternative Spring Break blends service, challenging conversations in Memphis
Health Care Administration Students Turn Innovation into Action
Hands-on experiences during the Spring 2026 semester prepared students to lead in a rapidly evolving health care landscape
Tigers Around the Globe
Nearly 400 students studied abroad across 50+ countries from Summer 2025 to Spring 2026.
Trinity Students Gain International Knowledge of Sports in England
Where the roar of the crowd meets academic discovery, students experience sport as a cultural force and a living classroom
Faculty and Staff Impact
Trinity's faculty and staff demonstrated their own excellence, conducting leading research and serving the university community with empathy and enthusiasm.
Trinity University Celebrates 2026 Faculty and Staff Awards
Faculty and staff honored for remarkable contributions, achievements, and service
Economics Professor Abubakr Ayesh, Ph.D., studies how Rwandan cookstoves could reshape energy use and the environment.
Religion Professor Angela Tarango, Ph.D., was selected to be editor of Church History: Studies in Christianity and Culture.
Mathematics Professor Eddy Kwessi, Ph.D., traveled to Capitol Hill to advocate for funding in mathematics research and STEM education.
Education Professor Kat Espinoza, Ph.D., studies how Las Abuelitas de Oro teach culture across generations during Fiesta.
IMPACT
Accolades and Achievements
Trinity celebrates the scholarship, creativity, community engagement, and accomplishments of our faculty and staff. Read some of the most recent highlights below.