The 15th year of Samba Fest welcomed community members from near and far to the Trinity College campus on Saturday, April 22. Eric Galm, professor of music and Samba Fest founder, performed with a few of the acts. Photography by John Atashian.
Since a long-ago alumnus first proclaimed Trinity's mascot, the Bantam has appeared in many forms. Awards, pins, posters, toys, T-shirts, and art have depicted the barnyard bird. But, by far the crowd favorite is the costumed mascot that attends campus events such as the upcoming Bicentennial Fall Weekend.
Trinity College's 634 new students arrived on campus under leaden skies on August 25. In preparation for the forecasted rain, some toted their belongings in garbage bags while others bundled boxes and mini refrigerators into wheeled bins and into their residence halls.
While Trinity College's Boardman Hall of Natural History has been gone fifty years, portions of the world-class collection once housed there continue to be used in the education of students. Professor Daniel Blackburn wants to ensure that continues.
Trinity College's 590 members of the Class of 2027 will arrive on campus this week from 36 U.S. states and 46 foreign countries. Some will just travel a few blocks to get here, while others cross thousands of miles.
A new study by researchers at Trinity College and Carnegie Mellon University found pet ownership was associated with better mental health during the pandemic, but only among people who had a romantic partner.
Both nationally and on campus, student activism continues to focus on the events unfolding in the Middle East. Two Dartmouth College faculty will join the Trinity College community virtually next week to share strategies for maintaining dialogue among those with differing viewpoints.
Located on lower level of Mather Hall, the resource reflects a growing recognition of food insecurity on college campuses. The number of food pantries at schools nationwide has swelled from 80 to around 800 in the last decade, according to Diverse Issues in Higher Education.
Construction on the $30.1 million project is slated for the end of 2023, with the goal of continuing to raise funding for the structure and complete the work in the spring of 2025..
Now that the widely anticipated Supreme Court decision striking down affirmative action has been delivered, Kevin J. McMahon of Trinity College’s Political Science Department is turning his attention to the political construction of the Court.
As many Trinity students and alumni can attest, the lens of ‘Trinity as a family tradition’ adds layers of personal meaning—both unique and shared—when reflecting on one’s college experience. Here is the Pedro family.
As many Trinity students and alumni can attest, the lens of ‘Trinity as a family tradition’ adds layers of personal meaning—both unique and shared—when reflecting on one’s college experience. Here is the Koeppel family.
