“Great change is also a time of great opportunity,” Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont told members of the Trinity College Class of 2025. “Every generation has its challenges. I want you to take on those challenges with optimism, because optimism is an energizer, and not fear, because fear is a tranquilizer.”
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Three new charter trustees, all alumni, were named to the Trinity College Board of Trustees. They officially began their terms on July 1, 2025.
All began their appointments on July 1, 2025.
Hartford Stage continues to focus on its stated mission to “enlighten, entertain, and educate by creating theatrical programming of the highest caliber that has a transformative impact on audiences, the community, and its field.”
When Giovanna Miller P’25 stepped down as board chair of the American Red Cross Metro New York North chapter, she thought her days of nonprofit leadership were behind her. But that changed during her son’s first year at Trinity, when a Homecoming tailgate hosted by the Parents Leadership Council (PLC) sparked a desire to get involved.
Trinity’s Scully Center—the College’s new state-of-the-art Wellness and Recreation Center—stands ready for visitors after the space’s official opening on June 30.
Alenka Doyle ’26, a double major in neuroscience and English, has received a Barry Goldwater Scholarship, one of the most prestigious awards for students interested in pursuing careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering.
Books, monographs, CD, or video from Trinity faculty and alumni
Jennifer Regan-Lefebvre, Professor of History
The top-ranked Trinity College men’s rowing team’s 1V8 crew won the 2025 Intercollegiate Rowing Association (IRA) Division III Varsity 8+ National Championship at the IRA Championships in May.
Boran Cui ’22 grew up in Beijing and has dreamed of attending Tsinghua University, China’s top-ranked university, since high school. That dream is coming true for Cui, who is attending Tsinghua University this year as a Schwarzman Scholar.
The promotions and status changes went into effect on July 1, 2025, unless otherwise noted.
Aili Ramsden ’25 and Sophia Jones ’24 recently were awarded Fulbrights.
Associate Professor of Psychology Michael A. Grubb and some of his students recently published a paper about spatial attention; the piece appeared in the journal Scientific Reports, published by Nature Portfolio.
Three new Executive Leadership Team members began their work on campus this summer: Ben Anderson as vice president for advancement, Scott Jordan as vice president and chief financial officer, and Gavin Viano as director of athletics.
Trinity College alumni from around the world returned to campus June 5–8 for Reunion Weekend 2025. Bantams from class years ending in 5 and 0 reconnected with friends, reminisced, and made new memories.
