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This year, the campus welcomes six new assistant professors. File photo

Trinity hires six assistant professors this fall

Cathy Terrace August 30, 2017

As fall semester rolls around, Trinity welcomes new professors to its faculty. According to an email from Duane Colthrop, assistant vice president for curriculum and faculty development, the administration...

The McFarlin complex was updated this summer. Photos by Quinn Bender

New renovations recall original style

Isaiah Mitchell August 30, 2017

Trinity has recently renovated the McFarlin complex, one of the oldest building complexes on campus, using scientific instruments to reach back to the 1950s for stylistic guidance. The McFarlin complex,...

The new Tiger Learning Commons opened this fall semester. Photos by Amani Canada

Tiger Learning Commons opens in Coates library

Kendra Derrig August 30, 2017

Correction: Jenny Rowe was incorrectly identified as Jenny Lowe. On Aug. 28, the Tiger Learning Commons (TLC) officially opened on the third floor of the Elizabeth Huth Coates Library, combining the...

Matthew Desmond addresses questions form the audience after his lecture. Photo by Amani Canada

Trinity reacts to Reading TUgether lecture

Kaylie King August 29, 2017

Trinity's annual Reading TUgether lecture took place on Wednesday, Aug. 23, in Laurie Auditorium. This year's featured guest, Matthew Desmond, spoke about his book "Evicted," an ethnographic text that...

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Trinity community works towards a more sustainable campus

Kaylie King August 29, 2017

Several groups and organizations at Trinity have been implementing policies that make campus life more sustainable and environmentally friendly. Sustainability on campus is an ongoing process, and many...

Tess Coody-Anders joins Trinity community in new vice president position. Photo by Amani Canada

New vice president position filled by Trinity alumna

Kendra Derrig August 29, 2017

On Sept. 5, Tess Coody-Anders will begin as Trinity University's new vice president for strategic communications and marketing; however, her connection to Trinity goes beyond this new position. Coody-Anders...

Hurricane Harvey expected to make landfall early this weekend

Alexandra Uri August 24, 2017

As Hurricane Harvey approaches the Texas coast, the Trinity community is beginning to prepare for heavy rain, wind and potential flooding throughout San Antonio. According to the National Weather Service,...

Campus dining introduces new restaurant concept, Revolve. 
photo by Chloe Sonnier

Changes to Trinity dining services spark excitement

Kendra Derrig August 23, 2017

At the beginning of this fall semester, Trinity University Dining Services served up two major changes to the campus food scene. A new restaurant concept, Revolve, has opened for business in the Coates...

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Campus Master Plan moving on despite student response to changes

Cathy Terrace August 23, 2017

In the spring semester of 2017, the university issued a news release regarding its pursuit of a National Historic Designation. This announcement came alongside the completion of the Campus Master Plan,...

Cox engages with junior Miriam Cone at his first event in his new position. 
photo by Allison Wolff

Corporal Larry Cox given new position

Kaylie King August 23, 2017

Larry Cox is Trinity University Police Department's (TUPD) new community awareness resource officer, and he and other officers are excited to see what he can accomplish with his new position. The university...

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Growth, interest spawn new housing opportunities

Isaiah Mitchell August 23, 2017

Trinity's expansions have led to new housing opportunities for newcomers and upperclassmen alike, with HOPE (Homeless Outreach Pursuing Education) Hall moving to Verna McLean Hall due to increased student...

Until renovations are completed, the Trinity community is asked to stay clear of construction. photo by CHLOE SONNIER

Bell Center renovations nearing completion

Kaylie King August 23, 2017

The William H. Bell Athletic Center has been undergoing various renovations since last December, including the addition of a new fitness center and the renovation of other areas of the Bell Center that...