Hundreds of Trinity College students, faculty, and staff gathered on the Main Quad of campus on April 8, 2024, to view the solar eclipse. While not in the path of totality, Hartford offered a view of more than 90 percent eclipse. Photos by Nick Caito, staff photographer.
As part of this year’s focused efforts to strengthen a thriving first-gen community at Trinity, the College recently hosted its first National First-Gen Students Day programming, bringing together students, staff, faculty, and alumni.
Jessica Cruz ’26 was announced recently as a recipient of the 2025–26 Newman Civic Fellowship from Campus Compact. The fellowship is a yearlong program that recognizes students for their leadership potential and commitment to creating positive change in communities.
Trinity College has again been recognized as a top LGBTQ-friendly institution, earning a rating of 5 out of 5 stars on the Campus Pride Index for the third year in a row.