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The university also ranked No. 15 in the “Most Innovative Schools” category and No. 35 among private colleges.

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Trinity Rises in 2027 Niche Rankings

Hands-on approach to liberal arts, small environment fuel surge

In The News

Trinity University’s Momentum Earns National Rankings Recognition

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

People

Trinity Student Friendships Became a Lifeline On Study Away

On a busy train in Tokyo one student experienced a medical emergency; his best friends jumped into action.

Campus and Community

San Antonio Muralist Paints Trinity’s Story in Living Color

Nik “Soup” Soupe brings campus icons, San Antonio culture, and a lifetime of mural-making to a new work outside Coates Student Center.

Campus and Community

Adam Grant Podcast ReThinking Features Trinity President Vanessa B. Beasley

Grant invited Beasley to be on the popular podcast after he spoke at the university in March.

People

Incoming Tiger Prepares For her Future in Trap and Skeet

Ansley Johnston ’30 is looking forward to her first year at Trinity

People

Incoming Trinity First-Year Chases His Childhood Dream

David Monds ’30 is coming to Trinity with the goal of becoming an author

People

Incoming Trinity First-Year Is Bringing Her Curiosity and Leadership to Campus

Aspiring aerospace engineer Rowan Hankins ’30 prepares to make an impact on the Trinity community

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Academics

French Studies Developing New Professional Learning Opportunities

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

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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

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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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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

In The News

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.

Campus and Community

US News Ranks Trinity No. 38 Among National Liberal Arts Colleges

The university also ranked No. 15 in the “Most Innovative Schools” category and No. 35 among private colleges.

In The News

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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People

Trinity First-Year Is Excited To Pursue His Passion for Education

Emil Chen ’30 looks forward to connecting on campus and volunteering in the community

In The News

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.

Campus and Community

NSF Grant to Power Trinity Research

A new high-performance computing cluster will level-up faculty-student research across STEM disciplines starting in early 2027.

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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.

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Research at Trinity

Research

Bartók Gets A New Spin

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

Research

Trinity Research Links Study Abroad to Increased Empathy

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

Research

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.

Research

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.
Research

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

Research

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.

Research

Taking the Slack Out of Stroke Recovery

Trinity researcher tests new robotics exoskeleton for physical therapy

Research

A Better AI in the Sky

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

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Research

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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Research

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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Research

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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In The News

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.

In The News

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.

In The News

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.

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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.

In The News

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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In The News

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.

In The News

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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In The News

More Than a Market

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

In The News

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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Trinity Athletics

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Athletics

Trinity Women's Tennis Hosts ITA Regional Championships

San Antonio, Texas – Trinity University Women's Tennis returns to the ITA Southwest Regional Championships this week, with the Tigers set to host the tournament beginning Thursday, September 24.

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Athletics

Trinity Men's Soccer Gears Up For UC-Santa Cruz And Concordia

The Trinity University Men's Soccer team (3-2-2) will look to build on last weekend's wins as they remain at home to face off against UC-Santa Cruz (1-3-2) on Friday, before taking on Concordia University (3-3-1) on Sunday.

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Athletics

Tiger Women's Soccer Faces Former SCAC Opponents In TLU and UST

The Trinity Women's Soccer Team (6--0) will look to extend its unbeaten start as the Tigers hit the road to face off against Texas Lutheran University (6-0) on Friday, before returning home to take on St. Thomas University (2-3-2) on Sunday.

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No. 5 Trinity Volleyball Hosts SAA Pod To Open Conference Play

SAN ANTONIO — No. 5 Trinity Volleyball (8-2) opens Southern Athletic Association play this weekend at Julie Jenkins Court. The Tigers host the first SAA pod of the season against No. 9 Berry, No. 14 Centre and Oglethorpe on Friday and Saturday.

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#19 Women's Golf Finishes 2nd, Lee Wins Individual Title in Playoff

KINGSLAND, Texas – Trinity University's Women's Golf Team finished second in the Texas Legends Cup, led by individual winner Erica Lee (Prosper, Texas / Prosper).

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Athletics

#15 Tiger Men Finish Tied for 12th at NCAA D3 Fall Preview

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – Trinity University's Men's Golf Team finished play at the NCAA Fall Preview at Kingsmill Resort's River course, hosted by Christopher Newport. The Tigers carded a +24 total team score, finishing T-12 in a strong national field.

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Athletics

#19 Tiger Women's Golf Second After Opening Day at Texas Legends Cup

KINGSLAND, Texas – Trinity University's Women's Golf Team sits in second after the opening round at Legends Golf Cup.

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Athletics

#15 Men's Golf 16th After First Day at NCAA D3 Fall Preview

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – Trinity University's Men's Golf Team teed off at NCAA Division 3 Fall Preview at Kingsmill Resort River Course, closing the first day in a tie for 16th place at +11 after two rounds.

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Athletics

Trinity Men's Soccer Puts Four Past Hardin-Simmons

SAN ANTONIO, TX - Trinity University Men's Soccer (3-2-2) put on a dominant display on Sunday afternoon at Paul McGinlay Field, cruising past Hardin-Simmons (1-5) 4-0, leaving the outcome never in doubt.

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Athletics

#11 Football Beats PLU to Close Non-Conference Schedule

SAN ANTONIO – The 11th-ranked Trinity University football team closed out its non-conference schedule with a 24-6 win over Pacific Lutheran University (WA) on Saturday night, highlighted by another stifling defense performance and a 197-yard rushing…

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#3 Volleyball Splits Matches to Close Trinity Fall Classic Weekend

SAN ANTONIO – The third-ranked Trinity University volleyball team split matches on the final day of the Trinity Fall Classic, falling in a 3-2 thriller against #13 Washington University (MO) before finishing with a 3-1 win over the University of St…

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Athletics

#17 Men's Tennis Opens 2026-27 Season With Fall Invitational

SAN ANTONIO – The #17 Trinity University men's tennis team concluded its Trinity Fall Invitational on Saturday, kicking off the 2026-27 season.

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Alumni in Action

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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

Mach stands by a bell with an inscription that reads "Texas Stock Exchange."
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!

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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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People

Introducing the 2026 Alumni Award Winners

Seven alumni to be honored for their commitment to excellence

In The News

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.

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People

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

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People

Telling the Whole Story

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

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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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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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