Six Trinity College faculty members were awarded tenure, three were promoted to full professor, and nine retiring faculty members have been granted emeriti status this semester.
Joanne Berger-Sweeney will retire from Trinity College as its 22nd president on June 30, 2025, after serving the College for 11 years. A search for next president for the liberal arts college is underway.
Now in its fifth year, the Trinity Technology and Leadership Internship for Women provides students with technology skills and leadership experience. Mia Creane ’25, Vy Sa Nguyen ’26, and Hanna Saffi ’26 are participating in this internship program for the spring 2024 semester.
Robin L. Sheppard M’76, pioneer of women’s athletics at Trinity College, led the ceremonial beam signing for the $30.1 million expansion of athletic facilities, a project designed to benefit every student.
"We all benefitted as students benefited. . . . If we can, we should pay it forward," said Henry Mallari-D'Auria '83.
Hundreds gathered on the Main Quad midafternoon Monday, April 8, to view an eclipse with their own eyes protected, of course, by temporary eyewear.
What began as a small public performance featuring local musicians and students, has grown into an annual event that draws musicians from around the world to this liberal arts college in the Northeast. But first, came the formation of the Samba Ensemble.
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.
