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President’s Blog

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Patricia A. McGuire, President, Trinity Washington University
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Patricia A. McGuire, President, Trinity Washington University
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Dec
31
2025

2026: Let the Light In

Pope Leo XIV calls us to practice peace, dialogue and reconciliation — forces that will widen the cracks that let the light in. Ring the bells for a new year of greater hope and more justice.

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Dec
23
2025

A Christmas Wish List for All of Us

We don’t need more “stuff” for Christmas, we need, instead, the gifts of servant leadership, charity, hope and genuine compassion for others.

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Dec
15
2025

Stop the Madness!

Prayer without action is not enough. We need less violent rhetoric and more true leadership to end the violence of our times. And, yes, gun control.

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Dec
08
2025

Rhetorical Violence and Leadership Failure

Schoolyard bullying and degrading language toward others have no place in the Oval Office. Real leaders raise up all people and set the moral tone for the society they lead.

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Dec
05
2025

Make the Dream Act a Reality

Provost Ocampo speaks to the urgency of the Dream Act at a news conference with Senators Richard Durbin and Alex Padilla, and Trinity partners at TheDream.US and the Presidents’ Immigration Alliance

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Dec
03
2025

Immigrants Are US

The American story is one of immigrants building this nation — but also a story of immigrants suffering horrific discrimination and violence. We need to remember the sacrifices of those who came before us, and stand up for the rights of the new generations of immigrants who have so much to offer this nation.

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Nov
26
2025

Sustaining Hope by Giving Thanks

Let us give thanks! We are grateful to our students, faculty, staff, alumnae, benefactors and friends for sharing so much talent, friendship and support with Trinity!

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Nov
19
2025

November 2025 Community Survey Results

Our November 2025 Community Survey reveals that while many campus constituents are doing well, we have a lot of room for improvement in services and response times. We also hear you on the external conditions that are causing a great deal of stress. Thanks for your participation in the survey!

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Nov
09
2025

Trinity Support Available During Federal Shutdown

Trinity is reaching out to our campus community to offer as much assistance as we can during the federal shutdown. Generous faculty, staff, alumnae and trustees are contributing to a special fund to help our students in need, and we also have a staff-funded special program to help employees in need as well.

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Oct
31
2025

Two Pope Leos, Social Justice and Trinity’s Ongoing Mission

Social Justice is the foundation of our mission at Trinity. Alumnae, students, faculty and special guests gathered to discuss how popes from Leo XIII to Leo XIV have influenced Trinity’s mission and work.

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