President McGuire Joins College Leaders in Urging Action on Gun Control
Trinity Washington University President Patricia McGuire joined with more than 170 college and university leaders across the country in an open letter published today urging both President Obama and Congress “to take action on gun control now.” In the wake of the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut, and other violent incidents, the academic leaders are advocating several proactive measures, including: “Ensuring...
Peace and Human Rights Activist Marie Dennis ’64 to Give Keynote Remarks at Winter Graduation
President Patricia McGuire announced that Trinity graduate Marie Dennis ’64, co-president of Pax Christi International, will receive an honorary doctor of letters and deliver the keynote address at Trinity’s Winter Graduation. “Marie Dennis is a true exemplar of the values of Trinity and the Sisters of Notre Dame in her work for social justice and peace around...
Trinity Posts Another Record Enrollment With More than 2,660 Students
President Patricia McGuire announced that Trinity’s fall 2012 enrollment is 2,663 students in all degree programs and in all four schools, an all-time high for the university. This marks the sixth year in a row that Trinity has posted a record enrollment. Since 2000, Trinity’s enrollment has more than doubled. In her Fall President’s Newsletter,...
International Attorney Michelle Mitchell ’06 to Give Keynote Remarks at Cap and Gown Convocation
Trinity graduate Michelle Mitchell ’06 will give the keynote remarks at Cap and Gown Convocation and receive Trinity’s Washington Woman of Genius Award for her outstanding leadership in international law and pro bono legal services on Saturday, September 22, in the Trinity Center for Women and Girls in Sports at 5:00 pm. Mitchell is an...
The Honorable Barbara Bailey Kennelly ’58 Encourages Dean’s List Students to Engage in Democracy
The Honorable Barbara Bailey Kennelly ’58, former member of Congress from Connecticut and distinguished professor of political science at Trinity, spoke to more than 150 students, faculty and staff gathered for the College of Arts and Scieinces Dean’s List Ceremony on February 16, 2012. She called on the students, “the best and the brightest at Trinity, Dean’s List students,”...
President McGuire Receives National Award for Advocacy and Leadership in Higher Education
Trinity President Patricia McGuire received the distinguished 2012 Henry Paley Award today from NAICU – the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. This award recognizes one individual each year who exemplifies an outstanding commitment to students, faculty and higher education. President McGuire was honored for her accomplishments in making Trinity a model of private,...
Educator and Principal Philonda Johnson ’05 to Reflect on her Commitment to Social Justice on Tuesday, February 7
Trinity alumna Philonda Johnson ’05, founding principal of the KIPP DC: Discover Academy, will present the seventh Sower’s Seed Lecture on Tuesday, February 7, at 4:30 p.m. in Social Hall. Trinity students, faculty, staff, alumnae and friends are invited to attend the lecture. Students are encouraged to come at 4:00 p.m. and learn about community...
Ambassador Susan Flood Burk ’76 to Speak at December Graduation
President McGuire announced that the 2011 December Graduation speaker at Trinity Washington University will be Ambassador Susan Flood Burk ’76, special representative of President Obama for nuclear nonproliferation. She will receive an honorary doctor of laws. “Ambassador Burk has a distinguished career of more than 30 years of service in international affairs and at the...
Sr. Mary Ellen Dow, SND, Named Director of Campus Ministry
Sr. Mary Ellen Dow, SND, has joined the Trinity community as director of campus ministry. In announcing her appointment, President Patricia McGuire said, “We are especially pleased that a Sister of Notre Dame now leads Trinity’s campus ministry program and I know our campus community, especially our students, will value her experience and charism.” “Campus...
Trinity Alumnae, Trustees, and Honorary Degree Recipients Among Washingtonian Magazine’s “100 Most Powerful Women”
Three Trinity alumnae, three Trinity honorary degree recipients, and three Trinity trustees were named to Washingtonian magazine’s list of the “100 Most Powerful Women” in the October 2011 issue of the magazine. In a preface to the list, the Washingtonian noted that “It’s been a very good year for women in Washington…. So many women...