Amber Pitt grew up swimming in New England rivers and lakes alongside freshwater turtles and appreciating their presence.
The Trinity College associate professor of environmental science is now among leading tortoise and turtle researchers globally to be recognized for her expertise by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
“Being part of the IUCN is a powerful reminder of the urgent need for effective conservation strategies,” said Pitt. “It is vital that we continue to monitor and evaluate their status to ensure we are doing everything we can to protect these incredible species.”
The IUCN’s Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group plays a key role in evaluating the status of more than 300 species, providing essential science-based recommendations to determine appropriate threat level categories for the species. The evaluations are critical for informing conservation priorities and guiding policy decisions.
At the most recent international IUCN gathering at the Turtle Conservancy’s headquarters in Ojai, California, Pitt presented an assessment of the Northern Map Turtle, a species of special concern in North America.
Turtles face increasing threats from habitat loss, exploitation, pollution, and climate change, she said.
Paintings by Visiting Assistant Professor of Fine Arts Jenny Wu are part of a two-person exhibition at the Windsor Art Center in Windsor, Connecticut, from November 14, 2026, through January 2, 2027.
Several members of the Trinity College faculty received grant awards in the summer and fall of 2026 to support their academic pursuits.
Trinity College faculty members were recognized for their outstanding achievements in scholarship, teaching, service, and leadership at the 2026 Faculty Excellence Awards ceremony, held October 29 in Mather Hall’s Washington Room.
Pablo Delano’s installation, The Museum of the Old Colony, opens this fall at the Museu de Arte de São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand (MASP). It brings together around 300 photographs and objects that invite reflection on the history of Puerto Rico.
