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Trinity Startup Creates App for Taking Back the Pantry

2026 Stumberg Competition winners ‘SofraWise’ fight decision fatigue with smart meal planning

Katsuo Nishikawa speaks to students on the 2025 Trinity in Japan trip.

People

Trinity Professor Reflects on His Time Taking Students Abroad

Katsuo A. Nishikawa Chavez discusses two study abroad programs he created and their importance for Trinity students

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Academics

Studying History through a New Lens

How a business course is helping students understand the evolution of American capitalism

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Academics

A Vision in Motion

Five years after Michael Neidorff ’65 made a transformative gift to Trinity’s business school, students are seeing its impact through research, mentorship, and real-world experience

Campus and Community

Trinity University Named ‘Best Value’ By Princeton Review

Trinity also was included in the top-50 “Colleges that Create Futures."

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College Early Decision Means Students Know Early

Early Decision and Early Action applications give prospective Trinity students multiple advantages

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Campus and Community

MacPherson says affordability brings Gen Z to San Antonio

KSAT 12 interviewed the economist about a new study that showed Gen Z prefers the Alamo City.

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Academics

French Studies Developing New Professional Learning Opportunities

Students and faculty collaborate to create new courses to support career outcomes

People

Trinity Alumnus Ruben Barrera M’79 Pays It Forward With Endowed Scholarship

Fueled by early economic hardship and then forged by Trinity’s academic rigor, the longtime attorney embraces a philosophy of leaving a legacy that outlasts his lifetime

Students interacting with organizations during Trinity University's Fall Career Fair 2026.

Campus and Community

Fall Career Fair Connects Students With Employers and Career Opportunities

Trinity students explored internships, jobs, and new career paths while building connections with employers across a wide range of industries

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Trinity Alumnus at the Forefront of Brand New Texas Stock Exchange

Bennett Mach ’25 is helping build the state’s first national securities exchange

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Texas Book Festival 2026 to Feature Trinity’s Jenny Browne

The English professor and poet will share her latest poetry collection at the Austin event set for Nov. 14 and 15.

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Research at Trinity

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Bartók Gets A New Spin

Trove of original Bartók Records masters, hidden for 70 years, now in care of Trinity professor

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Trinity Research Links Study Abroad to Increased Empathy

A six-week Japan program strengthened four dimensions of empathy in business students

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Trinity Students Conduct Computer Science Research With a Conscience

Two Trinity computer science undergraduates uncovered flaws in how we measure AI data center energy use—findings that could help shape green AI policy.

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A New, Old Approach to Philosophy

Trinity University researcher brings circle practice to San Antonio community

Julie Persellin, department chair of accounting, and Ann Baumann are sitting behind a computer as they monitor their participants' eye movement during the pilot.

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Trinity Student Uses Eye-Tracking Technology to Study Accounting Decisions

Undergraduate researcher Ann Baumann ’27 and Accounting Professor Julie Persellin use eye-tracking technology to explore how financial statements are processed

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Turning Compassion Into Community Impact

From leading grief support activities to helping secure funding, Danielle Semine ’27 discovered how a variety of careers can make a difference in children's lives.

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Taking the Slack Out of Stroke Recovery

Trinity researcher tests new robotics exoskeleton for physical therapy

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A Better AI in the Sky

Trinity researcher hopes computer science can help better allocate aid to communities

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Trinity University Celebrates Student Discoveries at Annual Summer Research Symposium

Students share their discoveries while new data reveals who participated, how projects were funded, and how Trinity’s summer research program continues to grow

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New $1.05 Million Grant Advances Chemistry Research at Trinity

Three chemistry faculty will use new funding to advance their field

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Rethinking the Past, Researching the Future

How a group of Trinity students is working to showcase the research conducted by undergraduates across Texas

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Lab Life

Luka Pravica '27 finds real-world impact, happier times in chemistry lab

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Texas Book Festival 2026 to Feature Trinity’s Jenny Browne

The English professor and poet will share her latest poetry collection at the Austin event set for Nov. 14 and 15.

In The News

When Trinity Was Called “Tennis Tech”

The “San Antonio Express-News” revisits the Trinity men’s tennis team’s remarkable run of national success during the 1960s and ’70s.

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The Campus Tour Effect

Inside Higher Ed reports that in-person visits have a big impact on enrollment decisions, prompting Trinity and other colleges to beef up their first impressions.

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Gen Z Is Moving to San Antonio Over New York

2024 real estate data shows young Americans are flocking to San Antonio and other Texas cities for big-city opportunities with lower housing costs.

In The News

History Prof Weighs In on Debate Over English Requirements in China

Trinity professor Gina Tam offers insights in a New York Times article about why some parents and educators in China think it’s time to stop mandating English language learning.

In The News

Trinity Professor Offers His Take on Trump’s Voter Dividend

Political science expert David Crockett discusses the political and fiscal hurdles facing Trump’s proposed $5,000 payments to American adults.

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Trinity University’s Momentum Earns National Rankings Recognition

Strengths in facilities, aid, and student health fuel the student experience

In The News

Trinity Professor Decodes LeBron James’ Philly Muslim Memes

Max Johnson Dugan explains how the viral images draw on Philadelphia’s distinctive blend of Black Muslim culture, humor, and local identity.

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Christine Drennon Tapped As Expert Source for Spurs Stadium Discussion

Trinity urban geography and community development expert weighs in on the city’s proposed Spurs stadium fundraising strategy.

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Chemistry Professor Discusses Oppenheimer’s Contributions to Quantum Chemistry

Aaron W. Harrison outlines the quantum mechanics work done by the man most-known for his work on the atomic bomb–work that continues to inform how scientists think about the structure of molecules.

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More Than a Market

Folklorist Norma E. Cantú connects Paper Tiger’s Pulga Market to centuries-old traditions of music, food, culture, and community.

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Andrew Porter Says Literary Award Launched His Writing Career

The Trinity professor tells a Georgia newspaper about how the Flannery O’Connor Award for Short Fiction helped him get his work published.

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Athletics

#9/10 Football Wins Showdown With #11/16 Berry in SAA Opener

SAN ANTONIO – The #9/10 Trinity University football team opened Southern Athletic Association play with a convincing 23-6 win over defending champion #11/16 Berry College (GA) on Saturday afternoon.

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Split Squads Equal Dual Successes for Tiger Cross Country

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - The Tigers took to the OLLU Invitational in force, both teams managing strong showings and claiming second place finishes, with both sides only beaten out by a single D2 school. While the course escaped any flood concerns, the race…

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Men's Tennis Sets up All-Trinity Finals in ITA Regional Championships

ABILENE, TX - For the second straight year, the ITA Southwest Regional Championships will end with all-Trinity finals in both singles and doubles. The Trinity University men's tennis team secured spots in both championship matches on day three of the…

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#7 Volleyball Suffers Two Upset Losses to Millsaps and Rhodes

JACKSON, Miss. – The #7 Trinity volleyball team lost a pair of Southern Athletic Association games on Friday night, falling 3-2 to both Rhodes College (TN) and Millsaps College (MS).

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Men's Tennis Continues to Dominate After Day 2 of ITA Regionals

ABILENE, TX - The Trinity University men's tennis team kept rolling Friday on day two of the 2026 ITA Southwest Regional Championships, winning 12 of its 16 matches. Five Tigers advanced to the singles Quarterfinals, and three Trinity doubles teams…

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Tiger Men's Tennis Dominates In Day One Of ITA Regional Championships

ABILENE, TX - The Trinity University men's tennis team got off to a strong start at the 2026 ITA Southwest Regional Championships on Thursday, winning 22 of its 26 matches on day one. Seven Tigers advanced to the singles Round of 16, and all five Trinity…

Athletics

Trinity Men's Tennis Readies For ITA Regional Championships

SAN ANTONIO – Trinity University Men's Tennis returns to the ITA Southwest Regional Championships this week, with the Tigers set to begin competition Thursday, October 1.

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No. 10 Tiger Football Hosts Berry To Open SAA Play

No. 10 Tiger Football comes back to San Antonio for their first Southern Athletic Association (SAA) game of the season.

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No. 7 Tiger Volleyball Travels to Mississippi For More SAA Action

SAN ANTONIO — No. 7 Trinity Volleyball (10-3, 2-1 SAA) makes its first road trip of Southern Athletic Association play this Friday, traveling to Jackson, Miss., for a conference doubleheader against Rhodes and host Millsaps at the Hangar Dome.

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Trinity Cross Country Set To Race at Pre-Nationals and OLLU Invitational

SAN ANTONIO, TX - The Trinity Tigers are returning to competition after an extended period of training, having last raced a full three weeks ago. With one group headed up to Northfield, Minnesota to race on what will be the Nationals course come late…

Athletics

Trinity Men's Soccer Romps Rivals Concordia

SAN ANTONIO, TX - Trinity University Men's Soccer (4-2-3) put on a statement performance Sunday evening at Paul McGinlay Field, routing Concordia University (2-4-1) 7-0.

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Tiger Women's Soccer Slams St. Thomas on Sunday

SAN ANTONIO – The Trinity University women's soccer team rolled past the University of St. Thomas on Sunday, September 27, scoring five unanswered goals in a 5-0 shutout at Paul McGinlay Field.

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Alumni in Action

People

Trinity Alumnus Ruben Barrera M’79 Pays It Forward With Endowed Scholarship

Fueled by early economic hardship and then forged by Trinity’s academic rigor, the longtime attorney embraces a philosophy of leaving a legacy that outlasts his lifetime

People

Trinity Alumnus at the Forefront of Brand New Texas Stock Exchange

Bennett Mach ’25 is helping build the state’s first national securities exchange

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People

A Life in Full Composition: How Trinity Tuned an Alum’s Legacy of Creativity

Musicologist Tom Masinter ’72, M’76 pays it forward as a Trinity True donor

People

Trinity Alumnus Makes Jeopardy! History

Dean Zach ’24 reveals how Trinity’s liberal arts curriculum was his ace in the hole on Jeopardy!

People

Trinity Alumnus Reflects on Curiosity, Community, and His C-Suite Career

Four decades after graduating from Trinity, Bloomberg CFO Mike McCarty ’86 continues to be impacted by his liberal arts education

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Introducing the 2026 Alumni Award Winners

Seven alumni to be honored for their commitment to excellence

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This ‘Woman of the Year’ Got Her Start at Trinity

Mary Ullmann Japhet ’84 is named the San Antonio Business Journal’s 2026 Woman of the Year after four decades of communications leadership and community impact.

Academics

Trinity Grad Interned With the FIFA World Cup

Halle Hamilton ’26 says her Trinity experience helped her get one of the most coveted internships this summer.

on the left-hand side is Kevin Ormand M’98, FACHE who is the Duce Award winner, and on the right hand side is Momentum Award winner, Amanda Thrash M’09, FACHE

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Honoring the 2026 HCAD Alumni Association Award Recipients

Meet this year’s recipients of the Duce and Momentum Awards

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People

Redefining Creativity

Ellie Morrison ’11 moves from San Antonio to California and back again

Kristin Fraser holds up two trophies while standing outside in front of a city skyline

People

Telling the Whole Story

Kristin Fraser ’91 adapts to an ever-changing media landscape

Members of the 1963 Trinity men's tennis team pose for a photo together in front of a tennis court on campus

Athletics

Record-Setting 1963 Men’s Tennis Team To Join Trinity Athletics Hall of Fame

The undefeated Tigers who sparked Trinity’s championship tradition will be inducted during Alumni Weekend 2026

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Events

The cover for the Spring 2026 Trinity Magazine. The cover image is a photo of Tim Miller standing in front of the tree structure in Legacy Elementary School. The photo has the following text on it from top to bottom: Trinity The Magazine of Trinity University Spring 2026 Looking Back, Moving Forward Education giant Tim Miller ’93, M'94, M'98 helped Ulvade community rebuild

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