Trinity transforms the world through discovery and expression.
Our faculty pioneer innovation and drive impact by tackling society’s most pressing challenges, transforming inquiry into action and research into results that shape the future through their research, scholarship, and creative works.
Faculty Spotlights
David Pooley, Ph.D., Professor of Astronomy
Pooley explores the universe’s most extreme phenomena through astrophysics research, NASA missions, and hands-on student discovery.
Nicole Jones, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Sociology
Jones explores how race, place, and social environments shape health outcomes and disparities across communities.
Jacob Tingle, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Sports Management
Tingle explores how organizational systems, social networks, and support shape the experiences of sports officials and sport professionals.
Betsy Tontiplaphol, Ph.D., Professor of English
Tontiplaphol explores Romantic and Victorian poetry, tracing how literary traditions connect with art, popular culture, and contemporary songwriting.
Research in San Antonio
Trinity University and the Southwest Research Institute Developing Nasal Spray to Combat PTSD