The Power of Staying Engaged

Trinity University has always had what Bria Woods ’16 calls a magnetic pull. From her first campus tour as a high school student to her years as a communication major deeply involved in student life, Trinity has continually called her back in new and meaningful ways.

That connection has only strengthened over time. Woods’ voice has been a familiar presence on KRTU 91.7 FM, where she’s volunteered as a community host for more than a decade. She served as a mentor in the Legacy of Excellence program, contributed her time to her five-year reunion committee, and gained new perspectives as a member of the Board of Visitors.

“It’s always been easy for me to say yes to Trinity,” Woods says. “This place has given me so much, and I want to keep showing up for it.”

Now, in 2025, that magnetic pull has brought Bria back to campus once again—this time as a staff member at KRTU, working alongside the faculty and mentors who helped shape her own path.

That same commitment drives Woods’ continued support as a Trinity True donor, ensuring that future Tigers have access to the same transformative experiences she did. “The more I mature, the more I understand that great ideas and great promises take a great sum of money,” she says. “I like to put my money where my truth is—and for me, that truth is that everyone deserves access to quality education.”