Happy Birthday, Trinity College
On Charter Day, the message was conveyed before a bank of television cameras at the State Capitol in the morning, and again before a crowd on the grassy lawn of the Main Quad at midday: 'Happy Birthday, Trinity!'
News Archive
Honoring Fellowship, Loyalty, Community-Building
Two alumni who exemplify a talent for cultivating and maintaining Trinity friendships met for the first time at Reunion 2023 and now share a bond.
Layered Meaning Revealed Through Paintings in a New Exhibit
Jenny Wu, visiting assistant professor of fine arts at Trinity College, will display her abstract sculptural paintings at the Widener Gallery in the Austin Arts Center from September 25 through October 23.
Lyme Disease-Toting Ticks Abundant on Common Invasive Plant, New Study Finds
A new study out of Trinity College tracked the prevalence of ticks on land in Connecticut with and without the invasive Japanese barberry plant.
Mather Dining Hall Renovation Reenvisions the Student Experience
New seating introduced to Mather Dining Hall as part of a summer renovation not only boosts capacity, it reshapes the function of the site. Booths with electrical outlets invite students to sit, meet with friends, and stay well beyond the time they've finished eating.
Photo Gallery: ‘Across the Ninefold River’
Inspired by Greek Mythology and Aztec cosmology, a student ensemble will perform a traveling spectacle across campus once a day for the next three days. Photography by John Atashian.
Photo Gallery: ‘What’s Your Move?’
The 2nd annual What’s Your Move? concert will showcase student dancers and choreographers from across campus on stage in Austin Arts Center April 20 and 21, at 7:30 p.m. Photography by John Atashian.
Photo Gallery: Long Night of Procrastination
Thursday, December 14, on the eve of final exams, students gathered at the Raether Library and Information Technology Center to pursue activities other than studying.
Photo Gallery: Samba Fest 2023
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.
Photo Gallery: The Bantam’s Many Forms
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.
Photos: First Days
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.
Skeleton Crew: Professor Helps Preserve Collection for Future Scholars
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.
