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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
21
2026

Welcome, Class of 2030 and All New Students!

We welcome a new generation of Trinity Scholars and Leaders who will shape communities, our nation and world for the rest of the 21st Century!

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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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Mar
19
2026

Heroes, Legends and Idols of Clay

The painful story of Dolores Huerta reminds us that too many women continue to feel that they have to remain silent in the face of sexual abuse. We must work harder to break the silence, to educate the rising generations about respect for others — and we should reconsider our tendency to elevate ordinary human beings to superhero status.

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Feb
21
2026

Rev. Jesse Jackson: Remember, then Resolve to Act

We remember the Reverend Jesse Jackson as a courageous and forceful Civil Rights leader. Who will rise to take his place to ensure civil and human rights for future generations?

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Feb
06
2026

The Value of a College Degree: Dean Christine Carrino Gorowara Commencement Remarks

Dean Gorowara challenges graduates to think about the long-term value of their degrees.

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