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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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Sep
20
2026

The President, The Press, and We The People

The most important way we can celebrate America’s 250th Birthday is to uphold, defend and use our First Amendment Freedom of Speech and Press. NO U.S. President can ignore his Constitutional Duty to “preserve, protect and defend” these rights that he stewards for us — We the People!

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Sep
10
2026

September 11 – Voices of Trinity Echo Across 25 Years

In the days after September 11, 2001, Trinity alumnae and friends wrote messages of pain, sorrow, hope and courage. May the voices of Trinity continue to be strong and clear as we advocate for an end to hatred, peace and justice in all places in our global village.

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Sep
04
2026

Gloria Steinem: A Warrior Who Changed the World

We salute and give thanks for the women whose courage and persistence blazed the trails that we follow today.

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Aug
11
2026

Choosing Public Service

While cynicism about the current political moment is tempting, we educators must redouble our efforts to educate and inspire the future servant leaders of our nation. The future of America depends on our work today.

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Aug
02
2026

The Cromwell Lesson

Quit before you lose your head… public officials and all professionals need to exercise strong and independent moral reasoning, especially in the face of a boss’s demands that run counter to the facts.

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Jul
22
2026

Adirondack Chronicles 2026: A Walk in the Woods

Everyone should take time for a walk in the woods…. even the busiest person can learn a lot from being among the trees and wildlife of the forest.

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Jul
03
2026

Reflecting on America at 250

To ensure a vibrant future for America, start by reading and reflecting on what the Declaration of Independence means for our nation today and in the future.

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Jun
08
2026

Dean Mostowy on Voting Rights: The Battle Never Ends

Each generation has a profound responsibility to act to preserve Democracy, freedom and equality. The Class of 2026 joins the long line of Trinity alumnae and alumni working to ensure the common good and protection of fundamental rights.

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May
19
2026

America300 and the Legacy of the Class of 2026

What will the legacy of the Class of 2026 be for America300 in 2076? America’s commitments to equal justice and fundamental rights demand the active engagement of Trinity’s citizen leaders, our graduates with the smarts and hearts and courage and strength to keep our nation strong.

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Apr
26
2026

A Culture of Violence

To change this violent culture, we must work harder to foment the peace. That starts with insisting that all public leaders step back from their incendiary and disrespectful rhetoric and model the right way to disagree without violence.

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