Following revisions to the Courses of Study Bulletin, students will no longer be required to take three final exams in one day. The new policy puts a formal procedure into effect for coordination between faculty and the office of Academic Affairs in order to reschedule one exam if three are scheduled on the same day. According to Nina Ekstein, chair...

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The University Curriculum Council (UCC) approved revisions to the Pathways curriculum in order to help students who wish to study abroad but feel the experience may delay their graduation. Starting in spring 2019, courses taken abroad will be eligible to count towards the Interdisciplinary Cluster. The UCC also approved a brand new cluster that requires participating in a faculty-led study...

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Managing Trinity’s $1.2 billion endowment is no small feat for the Investment Committee of the Board of Trustees. The endowment staff helps to support and carry out their investment operations. As of the 2016–2017 Endowment Report, Trinity’s endowment has a market value of $1.2 billion. “[The endowment] can change two ways: New gifts coming in and investment returns,” said Craig...

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PresidentTyler "Ty" Tinker (Junior)"SGA is in a good position right now. I'm not seeking to uproot the foundational systems in place. President Deva and VP Daniel have done an outstanding job in establishing a well structured constitution and a diverse and canny senate. They've earned strong praise for that, as they've given us an opportunity to fritter less with minute...

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Despite inviting two candidates to campus, the future assistant director for Greek life remains unchosen. A student, staff and faculty search committee has been searching a new assistant director for Greek life, a position currently held by Jeremy Allen, since early September, right after he announced his departure. Allen plans to leave Trinity by Nov. 15.“Our search continues. We want...

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The Mail Center is operating on new, extended hours as of Monday Oct. 9, 2018. Weekday hours have been extended to 8 a.m to 6 p.m. The Mail Center is also now open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m."For decades the Mail Center has functioned marvelously under the classical time frame of a work day. However, communication and...

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As a part of the Distinguished Lecture Series, Nina Totenberg, legal affairs correspondent for National Public Radio (NPR), addressed around 1,000 members of the Trinity community Thursday, Oct. 18, discussing the Supreme Court and the importance of journalism. Danny Anderson, president of the university, moderated the question-and-answer format of the lecture, asking Totenberg questions submitted from the audience. Totenberg’s coverage...

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The Center for International Engagement (CIE) added 11 new study abroad programs and six more countries to visit over this past summer. These additions include summer programs, semester programs and Beyond the Classroom experiences led by Trinity faculty. Each summer CIE removes or adds programs based on student demand. Students will now be able to study abroad in Belgium, Bhutan,...

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Career Services rolled out Handshake — a new career management platform — this summer, replacing Hire-A-Tiger for students searching for jobs or internships. Handshake is a database of job and internship opportunities that students and alumni can use to apply for opportunities and connect with employers. Trinity’s contract with Symplicity — the vendor that Hire-A-Tiger was run through — came...

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The Consulate General of Ireland returned to Trinity on Wednesday, Oct. 3, to speak about the recent peace in Northern Ireland, as well as the new conflicts on the rise due to Brexit. John Burke, a visiting professor in the Department of Political Science, met Adrian Farrell through the Irish community in San Antonio and invited him to come give...

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