Trinity Faculty Members Granted Tenure, Promotions, and Emeriti Status

The Trinity College Board of Trustees voted recently to award tenure to seven members of the faculty—six of whom also were promoted to associate professor. Additionally, six retiring faculty members were awarded emeriti status.

In his letter to the Trinity community following the Board’s April 2026 meeting, Trinity College President Daniel G. Lugo said, “These professors are esteemed scholars in their field and are making a difference in the lives of the students they teach and mentor.”

Awarded Tenure and Promoted to Associate Professor—Effective July 1, 2026:

• Elise Castillo, Educational Studies
• Brianna Halladay, Economics
• Michael C. Puljung, Neuroscience and Chemistry
• Lynn Sullivan, Fine Arts
• Anna Terwiel, Political Science
• Benjamin J. Toscano, Biology

Awarded Tenure—Effective July 1, 2026:

• Shane A. Gleason, Associate Professor of Public Policy and Law

Awarded Emeriti Status—Effective June 30, 2026:

• Dina L. Anselmi, Associate Professor of Psychology
• Barbara M. Benedict, Charles A. Dana Professor of English
• Robert J. Corber, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor in American Institutions and Values
• Jack A. Dougherty, Professor of Educational Studies
• Robert J. Fleming, Professor of Biology
• Katherine Lahti, Professor of Language and Culture Studies