At Trinity University, our Tigers make lifelong connections, explore their passions, and discover themselves. Our small-school environment and bigschool resources create opportunities for hands-on learning and community involvement at every stage of our students’ college journeys, setting them up to rise to success not just in their careers but also as empathetic leaders.
Keep reading to see how Trinity could help you rise to success, too!
The Trinity Perspective magazine offers a glimpse into the many ways Trinity University prepares students to lead lives of meaning and purpose. Trinity is known for its stimulating, resourceful, and collaborative environment, filled with students who want an education that instills confidence, inspires curiosity, and ignites change. Flip through these pages to see for yourself!
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Trinity University is a private, residential, co-educational institution in the heart of vibrant, intercultural San Antonio. Trinity offers its nearly 2,600 undergraduate students an education rooted in the liberal arts and sciences that prioritizes hands-on learning, emphasizes undergraduate research, and develops strong leadership skills.
1] Tigers in sororities and fraternities battled it out at Greek Olympics on the intramural field. 2] The Trinity community enjoyed some delicious treats while exploring the newly renovated Coates Esplanade at the Chocolate Fest. 3] A Goat Yoga event brought the perfect mix of calm and chaos to campus, giving our students a chance to stretch, laugh, and snuggle with some furry friends before diving into finals week. 4] At Tiger Fest, students came together to celebrate the last day of classes with an afternoon featuring food trucks, bumper cars, a caricature artist, a rock wall, a mechanical bull, a super slide, and an obstacle course. 5] Tigers took a finals study break to meet their friends for Late Night Breakfast in Mabee Dining Hall.
See Yourself in the Community
When walking to and from class, keep your eye out for what’s happening on upper campus. Along the Coates Esplanade, around the Miller Fountain, or at the Parker Chapel Courtyard, you’ll find not only some nice places to study or unwind but also fun events put on by one of our nearly 150 student organizations or one of the staff-run offices on campus.
In (and Out of) the Classroom
Get a glimpse of four hands-on courses from 2024-25.
Adventure Writing
What better way to explore adventure writing than with an actual adventure?
Students from English professor Kelly Grey Carlisle’s “Adventure Writing” course and Trinity’s Outdoor Recreation paddled through Woodlawn Lake, where canoeing through the wind became part of the lesson plan. Alongside ducks and geese on blustery open waters, students reflected on the environment around them and the stories it holds.
Learning outside the classroom reminds us that writing inspiration can come from anywhere—even a windy canoe in the heart of San Antonio’s West Side.
Archaeology of Trinity University
One man’s trash is another student’s treasure.
Led by sociology and anthropology professor Jennifer Mathews, in collaboration with University Archivist Abra Schnur, students in “The Archaeology of Trinity University” collected artifacts from Trinity’s campus related to its history as an abandoned limestone quarry and illegal dump site in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
At the end of the course, the students held an exhibit of their findings. From Pearl beer bottles to pearlized oyster shells, students shared connections between artifacts and their contexts.
Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting
Hands-on learning and healthy competition come together to lend a helping hand.
Students in accounting professor Amy Foshee Holmes’ “Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting” held a fundraiser in partnership with THRIVE Youth Center for homeless young adults in the San Antonio community. They set up collection bins across campus and split up into four teams to see who could collect the most non-perishable food items, individually packaged snacks, bedding/sheets, paper products, cleaning products, and toiletries. The class raised a total of $2,597.10 in cash and donation items!
Speaking Physics
What is it about physics that we love?
This is the question physics professor Nirav Mehta invited his students to explore in “Speaking Physics.” In this course, there’s no set curriculum—just curiosity and the freedom to explore.
Students built, produced, and staged their own physics demonstrations using their own imagination and help from Trinity’s Makerspace, a unique, all-in-one design and machine shop with state-of-the-art tools and tech. The course culminated with the premiere of a fully staged show of experiments and demonstrations of different physics concepts and principles.
Striking Goldwater
Two Trinity researchers secure a prestigious STEM scholarship
By Kennice Leisk ’22
Two Trinity University students have struck gold in the research world.
Chemistry major Marc Ewe ’26 and biochemistry and molecular biology major Megan Tansiongco ’26 have been selected as Goldwater Scholars for the 2025-26 academic year. They competed against a pool of more than 1,300 students nominated by 445 academic institutions to receive this prestigious scholarship, which supports students who intend to pursue research careers in STEM. As part of their Goldwater Scholarships, the students will work alongside faculty mentors in their fields to conduct research throughout the academic year.
Marc Ewe ’26
Marc will work alongside Trinity chemistry professor Adam Urbach for his Goldwater Scholarship. Marc says his time in Professor Urbach’s bio-organic chemistry lab has helped solidify his plan to pursue chemistry research as a career. Marc’s been working in the lab for two summers, and in the summer of 2024, the project was his to design and lead, with his mentor allowing Marc to work as independently as possible.
“While it was challenging to design new experiments, troubleshoot issues,
Megan Tansiongco ’26
Megan will work alongside three mentors, including Trinity chemistry professor Christina Cooley and UT Health San Antonio (UTHSA) Hughes Medical Institute investigator Reuben Harris, and a UTHSA Ph.D. candidate.
Megan is an inaugural scholar in the South Texas Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program at UTHSA. Through this program, she has participated in summer research in Harris’ lab while continuing her work during the year in Professor Cooley’s lab.
and consistently step back from bench work to access data and leads, it was also one of the greatest summers of my life,” Marc says. “I experienced what it is like to be an independent research scientist, with all of its hardships and rewards, and I knew that I wanted to make that a part of my life going forward.”
For his Goldwater Scholarship, Marc will conduct research on the development of small-molecule drugs and their interface with biologics for industry.
“These experiences have taught me the difficulty and the beauty of scientific research while further cementing my future aspirations,” Megan says.
“Continuous exposure to the rigor and standards that are set by my university and my lab has allowed me to build the self-esteem necessary to succeed in an undoubtedly challenging profession.”
For her Goldwater Scholarship, Megan will conduct research on novel immunotherapies and translate findings into active clinical trials.
Want To Do Your Own Research?
At Trinity, students can conduct research as early as their first year!
• Work side-by-side with faculty experts on relevant, timely research projects.
• Answer questions and question answers in state-of-the-art facilities.
• Explore an area in depth or discover interdisciplinary connections.
• Conduct research year-round or during the summer.
• Expand your research into a senior thesis or capstone.
• Co-author papers published in leading academic journals.
• Give presentations at state and national conferences.
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& World Report, 2025 1K+ Trinity student publications in Coates Library’s online Digital Commons
2M+ Reading, research, and data resources in Coates Library $5K in awards or stipends for fully funded on-campus research
Big-Time Business
Two Trinity business majors score top summer internships
By Layal Khalil ’27
Hands-on experience is key to preparing our students for their careers. During the academic year and summer, Trinity students from all majors intern with local and global employers, applying what they learned in their courses and gaining real-world experience in their field.
Hear from two Trinity students who conducted some big-time business in their internships this past summer.
Isabella Mantilla ’26 | J.P. Morgan
Meet Isabella, a triple major in mathematical finance, economics, and business analytics with minors in mathematics, data science, and finance from Quito, Ecuador.
This summer, Isabella interned in the International Private Bank at J.P. Morgan, where she worked closely with bankers, investment specialists, wealth advisers, and lending specialists to help support client needs.
She was most excited to see how longterm client relationships are built and learn how to develop strategies, conduct market research and analysis, and
Meet Jose, a business analytics major and computer science minor from Caracas, Venezuela.
This summer, he interned with McKinsey & Company, a leading global management consulting firm.
While the application process for this internship was quite rigorous, Jose says he was able to draw on his experiences as president of Trinity’s chapter of the Alpha Kappa Psi business and professional development fraternity and the support of Trinity’s Center for Experiential Learning and Career Success to help him succeed.
collaborate with different teams to create solutions to meet client goals.
“Financial well-being is a lifelong journey, and I love the idea of walking alongside clients, celebrating their milestones and helping them navigate challenges,” Isabella says. “I hope to become someone people can truly trust with their financial goals. This internship was more than just a learning opportunity—it was a meaningful step toward building the kind of career where I can support clients throughout their financial journeys.”
Consulting is an incredibly dynamic industry that allows Jose to help solve some of the most difficult problems facing businesses.
“An exciting aspect of this position is that we worked on projects in places like New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Mexico City, and Madrid, to name a few,” he says. “I was very excited to work on all types of problems without being restricted to any single function or industry. I would be very enthusiastic about joining McKinsey after graduation as a full-time business analyst.”
Jose Salazar ’26 | McKinsey & Company
Find the Internship That’s Right for You
Trinity-Sponsored Internship Programs
Sponsored interns are paid a stipend, receive free housing on campus, participate in professional development, receive one credit hour, and present at the Summer Research and Internship Symposium.
International Internships
Through qualifying study abroad programs, students can intern with nonprofit and business organizations across the world, becoming better global citizens and growing their career experience.
Internship Credit
Internship courses can be found throughout Trinity departments, and students can earn up to six academic credits for internships that complement their academic program.
Internship Search
Discover internships through Handshake, Trinity’s job and internship database. Attend Fall and Spring Career & Internship Fairs, and meet with career advisers. Talk to faculty about their connections with businesses and nonprofit organizations. Network!
Learn more about internships at gotu.us/internships.
Top Internship Employers for Class of 2024
• CPS Energy
• Dell Technologies
• Deloitte
• Ernst & Young
• Gemini Ink
• San Antonio Museum of Art
• Students + Startups
• Trinity University
• USAA
• Valero
Top Job Employers for Class of 2024
• Action Behavior Centers
• Bank of America
• Dell Technologies
• Deloitte
• Goldman Sachs
• H-E-B
• Mendez Engineering
• Trinity University
• USAA
• Valero
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• You can double or triple major (or minor) Not sure yet? No worries!
Apply Early, Know Early
Applications opened for first-year students applying for the Class of 2030 on August 1, 2025, via the Common Application, the Coalition Application powered by SCOIR, and ApplyTexas.
Find out if Early Decision is right for you.
If Trinity emerges as your top choice, consider applying via Early Decision (ED) I to receive your admissions decision and scholarship eligibility by December 1.* As you explore Trinity, we encourage you to start reviewing the benefits and myths about applying ED at gotu.us/earlydecision. If you would like to better assess the cost and value of Trinity, you can even request an early financial aid estimate before you apply!
*This program is a binding agreement. Students are ethically bound to apply ED to only one school and will be expected to attend if offered admission.
Financial Aid Application Dates
Students applying for financial aid should submit the following aid applications by their admissions application deadline.
CSS Profile
Available October 1
Complete the Fall 2026/ Spring 2027 Profile
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Available October 1
Complete the 2026-27 application
Early Decision I (binding)
Early Action
Early Decision II (binding)
Regular Decision
Admissions interviews help you stand out. Schedule yours by your selected application deadline at gotu.us/interviews. Apply now at trinity.edu/apply.
Visit Trinity University
We invite you to visit our skyline campus near downtown San Antonio, a historically designated 125-acre campus featuring state-of-the-art facilities, red brick buildings, native live oaks, and sparkling fountains. See for yourself why Trinity University is the perfect place to learn and grow.
Trinity In Focus Open House
In addition to attending a tour and information session, you have an opportunity to chat with faculty and hear multiple student perspectives.
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 27, 2025 Saturday, November 15, 2025 Saturday, January 24, 2026
Information Sessions and Campus Tours
Visit on a day that fits your schedule to have all your college search questions answered.
