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In celebration of Women’s Herstory Month, Trinity recently welcomed three-time Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas to speak to the community. “Never limit yourself due to other people’s limits or expectations,” said Douglas, the first Black woman to win the Olympic individual all-around title in gymnastics.

Trinity College alumnus Daniel Meyer ’80, P’20 will be the 2024 Commencement speaker and will receive an honorary degree along with local leaders Luke and Sara Bronin.

Trinity College’s campus will experience a dusk-like darkness on the afternoon of Monday, April 8, when the moon blocks out most of the sun’s light during a partial solar eclipse. While Hartford will not see a total eclipse, more than 90 percent of the sun will appear covered. “It will still be quite impressive,” said Assistant Professor of Physics Kelly M. Patton.

A team of Trinity College engineering majors has received a Student Project Grant from the NASA Connecticut Space Grant Consortium (CTSGC). The award supports the group’s development of a device that efficiently transforms wave energy into usable electricity.

March marks the advent of a monthly photo gallery, which will feature images and information about Trinity College events held throughout the previous four weeks.

Like much of the nation, Hartford has experienced a decline in lifeguards for its public pools. To understand the issue, students in Trinity College’s Liberal Arts Action Lab examined data, conducted focus groups, and proposed solutions.

Trinity College Associate Professor of Computer Science Ewa Syta has received a prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar award for 2024-25 to conduct research in her native country of Poland.

The percentage of women in cybersecurity is growing, and one Trinity College faculty member is leading an effort to ensure they have the right tools to navigate the field.

Trinity College Director of Athletics Drew Galbraith is one of 28 winners across seven divisions in college sports who will be recognized by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) June 11.

Trinity recently provided an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff members to attend the Connecticut Forum program, “Liz Cheney in Conversation with David Ignatius: On Defending Democracy and Finding a Path Forward.”