A vision of the highest order

A bold investment in a storied legacy

From the beginning, the spirit of higher education at Trinity University has been experiential, rigorous, and intrepid.

Since our founding, Trinity and our people have envisioned and seized opportunities before anyone else. We’ve been unafraid to make the bold choices that revolutionize industries and change lives for the better. Today, society stands at a new frontier of what’s possible. And it begins at Trinity University.

Campaign Goals

Trinity seeks to build a culture of philanthropy and community critical for success now and in the future through three goals in philanthropy, alumni participation, and alumni engagement.

Goal 1

Increase Philanthropy

Supporting scholarships directly impacts lives, empowering students to bring learning to life. 

Trinity will attract exceptional students, enrich the campus community, and position our institution for national recognition centered on student success.

Goal 2

Increase Alumni Participation

Cultivating future donors strengthen’s Trinity’s long-term success. 

Increased participation shows community support, attracting philanthropists and enhancing institutional prestige. It also strengthens Trinity’s long-
term success.

Trinity Alumni Enjoying the Presidents All Alumni Reception

Goal 3

Increase Alumni Engagement

Increasing the number of engaged alumni amplifies Trinity's national reputation.

Involved alumni are more likely to stay engaged, volunteer, advocate, and amplify Trinity.

Trinity Alumni enjoying Tiger Football vs Berry.

Campaign Leadership

The Campaign Executive Committee is a distinguished group of alumni leaders who champion Our Time across the country, sharing Trinity’s story, providing feedback and direction to the University, inspiring participation, and helping connect donors with the campaign’s priorities.

Representing industries and communities across the country, committee members provide strategic guidance, inspire philanthropic investment, and champion Trinity’s vision for access, opportunity, and excellence.

Headshot of a smiling man in a maroon Trinity University polo, standing with arms crossed against a gray industrial-style background.

Jim Dicke III ’93
National Campaign Chair
President, Crown Equipment Corporation
New Bremen, OH

Professional portrait of an older man with gray hair in a blue checkered jacket, posed in front of a wooden cabinet displaying glassware.

Jim Dicke II ’68, P’93
Honorary Campaign Co-Chair
CEO, Crown Equipment Corporation
New Bremen, OH
 

 

Professional headshot of a smiling man wearing a dark suit and blue striped tie, posed against a gray studio background.

Steve Mach ’92, P’25
Honorary Campaign Co-Chair
Vice President and CFO, Mach Industrial Group
Houston, TX

Professional headshot of a smiling woman with short brown hair wearing a navy blazer and white shirt, standing outdoors with a blurred green background.

Zoe Lainson Thompson McDaniel ’93, P’25, P’28
Inaugural Executive in Residence, Michael Neidorff School of Business
Houston, TX

 

Professional headshot of a smiling woman with blonde hair wearing a black blazer and pearl necklace, posed against a light gray background.

Lissa Walls Cribb ’80
CEO, Southern Newspapers, Inc.
Houston, TX

Professional headshot of a smiling woman with dark hair wearing a black top and layered statement necklace, posed against a neutral studio background.

Tina Arias Peterman ’95, P’27
Managing Director, Masterson Advisors LLC
Houston, TX

 

Professional headshot of a man wearing glasses, a dark suit, and a light blue tie, posed against a gray studio background.

Brad Little ’93, P’26
CEO, Coalfire
Houston, TX

A headshot of Dan Geddes

Dan Geddes ’96
CFO, Frost Bank
Boerne, TX

 

Professional headshot of a smiling young man wearing a gray t-shirt, looking off-camera outdoors in warm natural light.

Cole Wollak ’11
CTO, Scratch Brand
San Antonio, TX

 

 

CAMPAIGN VISUALS

Mid-Century and Modern

 

The shapes and patterns developed for the Our Time campaign are modern interpretations of Trinity’s iconic mid-century details from notable doors across campus.

These doors symbolize the pathways that bring students to Trinity, guide them through their education, and truly immerse them in a top liberal arts experience. The icons explore these familiar campus masterpieces, many hand-carved by Lynn Ford, master wood craftsman and brother of O’Neil Ford, the original architect of Trinity’s skyline campus.

Diamond shaped and maroon colored tile

 

 

Front doors to the Margarite B. Parker Chapel

Cicle icon with dark medium and light shades of gold

 

 

Doors to the Dicke Board Room, originally 
the east door of Northrup Hall

Blue icon with a light dark and medium shade of Trinity's blue color

 

 

Front doors to the Chapman Center

 

 

Latticework inside the Parker Chapel Narthex

 

 

Door to the Mach Long Gallery in the Korbell Great Hall

 

 

Sun rays from the Trinity University seal