Freedom for the Thought That We Hate
Universities are places of free speech and thought, but we must not tolerate hate speech or anti-semitism.
End the Gaza Horror. Now!
Gaza is a moral catastrophe. Rhetoric will not stop this war, we must shut off the supply of weapons and increase the supply of food and water to suffering people.
What’s On The Menu?
A controversy about a menu is an important reminder that we must be more thoughtful, intentional and authentic in the ways we observe Black History Month and other “heritage” moments.
DACA on the Docket Once More
Justice for our DACA students and graduates must include protection for their right to work and live full lives in this nation. We join with TheDream.US and the Presidents’ Alliance for Higher Education and Immigration in supporting DACA students.
The Inevitable Destruction of Claudine Gay
Dr. Gay’s resignation as Harvard’s president must not be allowed to stymie the pursuit of racial justice in higher education.
2024: Democracy On the Ballot
Let’s make our 2024 New Year’s Resolution to be actively engaged as citizens and voters in demonstrating the vitality of our Democracy!
3 Presidents Walk Into a Trap and We All Suffer
Our real leadership responsibilities demand that college presidents speak with moral clarity. There is no place in higher education for anti-semitism, advocacy for genocide, or any other form of racial or ethnic hatred.
Education as an Act of Love: Bishop Menjivar’s Homily at Reunion
Washington Bishop Emilio Menjivar reminds us that, “The Book of Exodus tells us very explicitly that we must show special concern and compassion to those who are the most vulnerable in our society and who are at risk of being treated unjustly.”
Gratitude in a Time of Turmoil
True gratitude requires a disposition to action, a return in equal measure of the gifts that others have made possible for us.
Trinity at the White House Convening on Diversity in Higher Education
With major partnerships and the support of many benefactors, Trinity continues to enlarge its historic mission of access to a great college education to welcome new generations of students of color who realize much success with a Trinity education.