Freedom and Faith on Campus: Op-ed by President McGuire Published by the Washington Post
The Washington Post published an op-ed by Trinity President Patricia McGuire in the Outlook section on Sunday, April 13, 2008. Featured as the lead op-ed in the Washington Post, Freedom and Faith on Campus has also been published in several newspapers across the country, including the Hartford Courant, Minneapolis Star Tribune, the New Hampshire Union...
Trinity Welcomes Pope Benedict XVI
The Trinity community joyously welcomes our beloved Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, on the occasion of his historic visit to our nation’s capitol. Trinity students, faculty, staff and alumnae are looking forward to participating in the mass at Washington Nationals Stadium, and seeing the Pope during his driving routes near Trinity’s campus. Christina Tilghman, a...
Trinity President Patricia McGuire to Participate in Catholic Educators Meeting with Pope Benedict XVI
Trinity President Patricia McGuire will participate in a meeting with Pope Benedict XVI on Thursday, April 17, at which he will be addressing presidents of 200 Catholic colleges and universities, and education leaders from 195 dioceses from across the country.
Trinity Students Inducted into Lambda Pi Eta, Communication Honor Society
Eight juniors and seniors were inducted into the Trinity Chapter of Lambda Pi Eta, the national communication honor society, at a ceremony on April 7, 2008.
Dean Bowie Named a TRIO Achiever
Dean of Student Services Michele “Meechie” Bowie has been named a TRIO Achiever by the Mid-Eastern Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel. This award recognizes Bowie’s great commitment to ensuring educational opportunity for all students throughout her career, both here at Trinity and previously at Howard University. She received this award at a special TRIO...
Trinity Seniors Selected as Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Interns in Communication
For Trinity students Nicole Bracey and Janeashia Williams, working on Capitol Hill is a “great experience” that offers them hands-on skills and excellent networking opportunities. Working on Capitol Hill during a presidential campaign makes the experience even more meaningful.
Journalist and Trinity Graduate Jonetta Rose Barras ’96 to Speak at Commencement
Journalist, author and Trinity graduate Jonetta Rose Barras ’96 will be the 2008 Commencement speaker, announced President Patricia McGuire. Barras, who will receive an honorary doctor of letters, earned her undergraduate degree from Trinity through the Weekend College program, which is now part of the School of Professional Studies. Trinity’s 105th Commencement will be held on...
Dean Suellen Meara Testifies on Improving Teacher Education in the District of Columbia
Dr. Suellen Meara, Dean of Trinity’s School of Education, testified before the D.C. State Board of Education on March 12, 2008, about proposed new requirements for teacher certification in the District. She stressed the importance of providing an initial time of “guided practice” for beginning teachers while they are taking their education classes and pledged...
Trinity Senior Vanessa Miranda Awarded Chips Quinn Scholarship in Journalism
Trinity senior Vanessa Miranda was recently selected to be a Chips Quinn Scholar, a prestigious and competitive program that provides journalism students of color with hands-on training and mentoring opportunities. The program, sponsored by the Freedom Forum, provides internships, training and $1,000 scholarships to college students who are pursuing careers in print journalism. “It was...
Trinity Graduate Maggie Williams ’77 Named Top Campaign Manager for Hillary Clinton
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton named Trinity graduate Maggie Williams ’77 her top campaign manager on Sunday, February 10. She replaces campaign manager Patti Solis Doyle.