Driven by Purpose, Defined by Impact
The 2025-26 academic year was a year of meaningful progress for Trinity University. Explore the achievements, investments, and milestones that strengthened our community and expanded opportunities for students.
Rise in Rankings
No. 37
National Liberal Arts College
U.S. News & World Report
Trinity debuted in the national category at No. 55 just three years ago and has quickly entered the top 40.
New Scholarships for Trinity Students
$25M
raised and doubled with matching funds through the Trinity Commitment, the equivalent impact of
500
new donor-endowed scholarships
Excellence is Our Foundation
$25M
from the Malú and Carlos Alvarez family to name the Carlos Alvarez School of Arts and Humanities
$6.1M
from the Semmes Foundation to expand Trinity science
Note From the President
Dear friends,
One of the most rewarding parts of my job is talking about the wonderful accomplishments of our students, faculty, and staff. From awards and peer recognition to the everyday achievements of another remarkable semester in San Antonio, Trinity is full of people who help showcase our excellence.
Education is an inherently optimistic pursuit. We pour time and talent into generation after generation, preparing them to make the world a better and better place. They do. If there’s ever a doubt, I have only to think of Alynn Jimenez Miranda ’27, our first Truman Scholar since 1998. Alynn is changing the world by reducing violence against women in the U.S. and Mexico, and she’s just beginning to have an impact. Or I think about our four Fulbright Scholars and the six student-athletes who received prestigious postgraduate scholarships from the NCAA. Each of our students has the benefit of working with dedicated, expert faculty and staff, imparting knowledge and infusing optimism, helping students become independent thinkers and doers.
We’ve celebrated other accomplishments this year: Donors have invested millions in student scholarships and faculty development, and we climbed in the national rankings, won athletic championships, and enrolled the largest class in recent history. You’ll read about others in this report.
If you are reading this on a screen, you likely know we also recently unveiled a new website and refreshed brand, including a new logo that returns to our symbolic roots with the sun as the prominent image, lighting our path, full of optimism.
Vanessa B. Beasley, Ph.D.
Trinity University President
A Year of Purpose and Connection
From record achievement and historic launches to moments of challenge that brought us closer together, we moved forward with purpose. Watch how every moment helped us define the future, together.
Read More Highlights From 2025-26
Rankings and Recognition
Along with the university's No. 37 ranking on U.S. News & World Report's National Liberal Arts Colleges list, explore how Trinity community members received their own prestigious awards and competed on national stages.
Community Impact and Research
Learn more about new strategic community-focused initiatives while celebrating the success of our decades-long programs. Explore ways Trinity is encouraging our students and faculty to focus their research on our community.
Campaign Momentum and Financial Stewardship
We achieved major milestones through Our Time: The Campaign for Trinity University. Discover how your generosity is creating life-changing opportunities for Trinity students and paving the way for the university's bright future.
Student Outcomes and Future Vision
As we acknowledge the successes of 2025-26, let's look ahead to the exciting opportunities that await the Class of 2030 and learn more about Trinity's refreshed brand and redesigned website.