TRINITY UNIVERSITY

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A move to bar a retrial for a man accused of the murder of a Trinity University cheerleader has been denied by the Fourth Court of Appeals.

Each week, the San Antonio Report shares its most meaningful images as a visual account of the city's ever-evolving landscape.

Each week, the San Antonio Report shares its most meaningful images as a visual account of the city's ever-evolving landscape.

The 20th president of Trinity University was announced via video address on Tuesday, May 31. Vanessa Beasley will be stepping in to replace Danny Anderson, former university president, who departed this May. Until the Fall 2022 semester begins, provost and vice president of academic affairs Meghan Mustain will act as interim president. Formerly the ​​vice...

Vanessa Beasley of Vanderbilt University will replace Danny Anderson, who served as president of Trinity University since 2015.

Trinity University has announced that its 20th president will be the first woman selected for that role.

LOS FRESNOS — The Los Fresnos Falcons football team will be sending two of their top players to the next level. Defensive standout Gregory Jones signed with Trinity University in San Antonio. Being able to accomplish this is a really big achievement for me.”Jones is also happy about being able to live in San Antonio. The middle linebacker has family in the area and friends that will be attending school in the San Antonio area. “It is good to know that I am still going to be around good people, meet new people and develop bonds at Trinity,” Jones said.

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Opinion: The Maverick Lecture Series honors the life and work of San Antonio civil rights lawyer and newspaper columnist Maury Maverick Jr.

Trinity Track & Field’s short trip to the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) for the UIW Invitational proved fruitful, with numerous strong performances through the two-day meet just a few minutes away. Day one saw clear weather and incredible field event action, including a school record. Senior Robert Slaybaugh set a new Trinity University...

Since Trinity University’s founding in 1869, students have developed and evolved a number of traditions and superstitions. The COVID-19 pandemic kept many students off-campus, and as a result, many first-years and sophomores did not get to experience campus traditions in person. However, now that campus is beginning to open back up, student life and traditions...

The musical will be in town for one night only.

Featuring music performed by a live orchestra on stage, the departments of Music, Human Communication and Theatre bring together talented students and staff for Trinity University’s biannual Main Stage musical production, “Company.” With music and lyrics written by Stephen Sondheim, book written by George Furth and originally produced and directed on Broadway by Harold Prince,...

The search for Trinity University’s 20th president is well on its way as the Presidential Search Committee continues to receive and review applicants. Danny Anderson, Trinity’s 19th president, announced in October that he would be retiring this May. Anderson first came to Trinity in June 2015. In a video message addressed to Trinity students, he...

Trinity University has finalized its decision to allow for gender-neutral housing for sophomores, juniors and seniors on campus. According to the Gender Neutral Housing Policy’s description released by Trinity’s Residential Life Administration, their main objective has continuously been to support and provide a strong sense of comfort and belonging for students. Through the newly established...

In January, President Danny Anderson announced that Trinity University had been reclassified by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Trinity, formerly classified as a Regional Master’s University, made the move to becoming a Baccalaureate Arts & Sciences University. This will change the way Trinity is ranked by US News and World Report to...

Trinity University has required masks in all indoor spaces since students returned to campus in the fall of 2020. Now, after monitoring the changes in COVID transmission on campus and in San Antonio, the Nerve Center has determined that the “green” threshold has been met. As such, face coverings will no longer be required in...

Tess Coody-Anders, Vice President of Strategic Communications and Marketing and leader of the Nerve Center, will be leaving Trinity University at the end of February. Coody-Anders, a Trinity alum, has worked here for five years and her loss will be a great one to the university as a whole. Tess Coody-Anders began working at Trinity...

I explained in a previous article that Trinity’s Covid policies have harmed a lot of the social life on campus, from student organization events to hanging out with friends. In times like these, it benefits us to look for ways the university can improve the social atmosphere. Therefore, I propose to the university to bring...

Go Tigers.

In a student’s time at Trinity University, one thing they are sure to find is a group of students or a whiteboard in the Coates Student Center calling for the university to divest. However, in all of my encounters with the divestment movement on campus, I feel they have focused on the wrong argument for...

San Antonio area colleges and universities are delaying or switching to virtual learning...

Three universities have delayed the start of spring sessions while other higher educations institutions are proceeding as planned.

A few have delayed the start date while at least one is going virtual for a few weeks.

The University of the Incarnate Word men’s basketball game against Trinity University, initially scheduled for Thursday, has been postponed due to COVID-19 concerns within Trinity’s program, according to UIW officials.

The school wants to return with in-person classes.

Trinity University will delay the start of spring semester amid a surge in new coronavirus cases, while other San Antonio universities are considering the same move.

You open your inbox and there it is: the weekly COVID update that Tess Coody-Anders writes, giving the numbers, the precautions, the updates. In the turbulent world of the past year and a half, everyone has become accustomed to everything changing within a matter of days. From March 2020 to December 2021, colleges especially have...

Over the last year, we have seen a wave of disruptions, from supply chain problems to labor shortages, but now we have stumbled into a new economic symptom -- shadow inflation.

The Moods lights are highly collectible—and pricey—as midcentury modern design surges in popularity and collectors learn about their history.

Trinity University’s Alumni Weekend is an annual event that invites Trinity University alumni back to campus to reunite with their classmates and participate in weekend festivities. However, the 2021 Alumni Weekend, which occurred from Oct. 21-24, became a source of frustration for the current Trinity community as alumni were spotted at an indoor event, unmasked,...

From Tuesday, Oct. 19 through Thursday, Oct. 21, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) promoted a Diversity and Inclusion social media campaign, one in which Trinity University took the opportunity to promote student-athletes and coaches that make up a diverse and inclusive athletic community. Based on the NCAA’s website, the campaign was “meant to be...

If you’re new to campus, you may not have heard of us. In the summer of 2020, Tigers Against Aramark was born out of frustration, spirit, and determination to fight against our University’s complicity in harmful, racist systems, namely the prison-industrial complex. After months of grueling research meetings held via Zoom, Tigers Against Aramark published...

At around 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 29, a rat was spotted by students in a Center for Sciences and Innovation (CSI) chemistry lab. A chemistry faculty member reported the sighting to Facilities Services to have the animal removed. While Trinity University has access to pest control services, a third-party contractor was called in to lay...

'Danderson' will step down after seven years.

Trinity University President Danny Anderson announced Monday he will retire at the end of this school year.

Trinity University President Danny Anderson has announced that he will retire after seven years with the institution.

As another mid-century modern home in San Antonio is demolished, preservationists ask if and how such structures can be saved.

Trinity University has received a $25 million donation, the largest in school history, the university announced.

The $25 million gift from alumnus Michael Neidorff is the largest donation Trinity University has received in its 150-year history.

Trinity students, staff and faculty received an email with renewed ProtecTU protocols on Monday, Sept. 26. As of Monday, capacity of indoor meetings and gatherings has increased from 50 to 100 individuals, and capacity of outdoor meetings and gatherings has increased from 100 to 250 individuals. Guests are allowed on campus given they provide proof...

On Aug. 11, Trinity University opened its newly renovated Ewing Halsell Center, originally built in 1968 by famed Trinity architect O’Neil Ford. Now, the university presses onward in conducting the last two phases of their three-phase project: The construction of Dicke Hall and the renovation of Chapman Center. The project began in 2017 with the...

Trinity University was ranked the top regional university of the West in U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 best colleges rankings, released on Sept. 13.

Trinity University Assistant Police Chief Pete Perez is on administrative leave after he was arrested by San Antonio police Thursday evening in an alleged prostitution sting.

A local university is reclaiming its dominance atop the 2022 U.S. News & World Report list for “America’s best Colleges” after it was named the best university in the West.

Commentary: Instead of virtual learning or masks in classrooms, universities should consider outdoor classes.

Trinity University officials say they are prepared to welcome students back into the dorms and classroom.

Attorneys for a man accused of a Trinity University student’s death have moved to bar his retrial, citing prosecutor misconduct and double jeopardy after his 2019 trial ended in a hung jury.

The mother of slain Trinity University student Cayley Mandadi has filed a lawsuit against the man accused of her death and the school for failing to intervene and prevent it.

The mother of slain Trinity University cheerleader Cayley Mandadi filed a civil lawsuit on Monday against the school and her daughter's alleged killer, Mark Howerton....

On Wednesday, June 9 at 7 p.m., KSAT 12 anchors Isis Romero and Steve Spriester will host Trinity University History Professor Carey Latimore for the livestreamed town hall.

Carey Latimore, an associate professor of history at Trinity University, details the Tulsa Race Massacre and discusses why studying the tragedy is important.

Diana’s goal is to help close the educational gap for the Latino community

The back end of a San Antonio woman's car looks like it melted, and the owner thinks Toyota should repair it. But, she says the carmaker blames it on a phenomenon called solar convergence.

Stephanie Key and David Mollenauer combine their shared passion for playing chamber music with a commitment to advocacy for new music.

A year ago, junior Rachel Poovathoor and sophomore Brandon Niday did not know if the Tigers Against Aramark (TAA) coalition they created would still be active today. They did not know that, thanks to their work, the Trinity community would be more aware of the ties Aramark, Trinity’s dining service provider, has to the prison...

In an email to Trinity students on March 24, Danny Anderson, president of Trinity University, announced that spring 2021 Commencement would take place in person on Saturday, May 22. The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Music ceremony will be at 8 a.m., the Bachelors of Science ceremony will be at 11 a.m. with both...

This article is part of the Trinitonian’s coverage of Trinity University’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution. This post will be updated as we continue reporting. In February, Trinity was approved as a distribution site for COVID-19 vaccines via Metro Health. Now, the university is rolling out vaccines for students, faculty and staff who make appointments online. From...

With 2021 being a significant year for transition at Trinity, and universities across the globe, university administration is seeing a significant number of new hires including a new Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA). On Friday, March 19, President Anderson announced that Trinity would be welcoming Megan Mustain to fill that role starting in June....

East Asian Studies at Trinity (EAST) in Solidarity with Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander Members of the Trinity Community March 25, 2021 In his first prime time national address on March 11th, President Joe Biden condemned the violence and scapegoating committed against Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in America. This long-awaited...

Lindsey Peng, a senior on the women’s soccer team, has done just that — and more. Peng is the co-captain of the soccer team and is also involved in the American Medical Student Association (AMSA), biology professor Jonathan King’s research lab and SPURS Sorority. All of her involvement and success has culminated in recently being awarded the NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship. In 2018, Peng made the All-SCAC First Team, the SCAC All-Tournament Team and was named the SCAC Tournament Defensive MVP. “Trinity Women’s Soccer has been partnering with Trinity Buddies to raise money for kids in need in local districts to play sports,” Peng said.

In an email sent to Trinity students, Sheryl Tynes, vice president for Student Life, announced the reinstatement of the three-year residency requirement. After sending students home last March, Trinity placed a temporary suspension on the three-year residency requirement in an effort to de-densify campus. One year later, university administrators feel confident that they can bring students back to campus safely, with the three-year residency requirement reinstituted. Trinity lists various benefits of the traditional three-year residency requirement on its website, including reasons such as community formation, student safety and individual growth. This would conflict with the residency requirement, as many students signed years-long leases.

SAN ANTONIO – Trinity University dining hall staffers chose to stay overnight and continue to feed students on campus as a historic winter storm swept the area. Tess Coody-Anders, Trinity’s vice president for strategic communications and marketing, said 14 Aramark dining services team members volunteered to stay on campus. “For their own safety, but also because despite our campus being shut down, we have residents who live on campus and depend on Mabee dining hall for dining services,” Coody-Anders said. According to Coody-Anders, about half of the 14 crew members stayed overnight on Sunday in available on-campus dorms while the other half decided to set up camp in Mabee Dining Hall. “And we really could not appreciate their going the extra mile more.”To ensure COVID-19 saftey protocols for dining students and overnight staffers, Coody-Anders said officials had created “different rooms and partitions” within the dining hall to create safer dining spaces.

click to enlarge Courtesy of Thomas JenkinsHow does one turn a 24-book Homerian epic into a one-person show?With some determination and plenty of creativity, Lisa Petersen and Denis O’Hare did just that, bringing Homer’sto the stage.In this online deep dive, Trinity University professor andcontributor Thomas Jenkins dissects the way an alternate version of an Ancient Greek classic translates from text to a stage production that uses different solutions to produce not only a compelling retelling of the myth but also “an intense meditation on contemporary American society.”Trinity actor and political science major Anthony Tresca will provide an assist as Jenkins shows how this tale of Trojans and the face that launched a thousand ships transforms from words on the page to an onstage performance.Helmets and shields not included.

click to enlarge Lara Solanki / NetflixThough Trinity University's annual tradition of honoring the late Martin Luther King Jr. with a public lecture is going virtual this year — and with some serious star power.On Tuesday, January 19, the university's 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Lecture will feature keynote speaker Ashley Blaine Featherson , the actress and producer known for playing Joelle Brooks in critically acclaimed Netflix seriesThe lecture, sponsored by San Antonio's MLK Jr. Commission, is listed among the events included in thus year's DreamWeek schedule. The annual summit, which promotes tolerance and equality through discourse, is rooted in inspiration from the revered civil rights leader.An actress, singer and producer, Featherson's big break came with her 2104 feature film debut,. She reprises her role in Netflix's comedy-drama series of the same name, which debuted in 2017.The series follows Black college students at an Ivy League university, focusing on a different character each episode while touching on issues of race relations.Featherson also co-created Black & Sexy TV's romantic comedy seriesFeatherson's lecture will be livestreamed on Trinity's Tiger Network , Trinity's YouTube channel and the Tiger Network channel on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV.

Actress, singer, producer and star of Netflix's "Dear White People," Ashley Blaine Featherson, will make her way to San Antonio next week to speak on Tuesday at Trinity University. The actress' big break came in 2014 with the release of the "Dear White People" Netflix movie, which was later adapted into a series. Besides her work on Netflix, Featherson also co-created the digital series "Hello Cupid" with Lena Waithe in 2012. The show, distributed by Black & Sexy TV, follows the subsequent drama that unfolds after one character replaces her online dating profile picture with her roommate's pictures. She earned her BA in journalism from the University of Cincinnati and moved to San Antonio in April of 2020.

On Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 6:30 p.m., KSAT anchors Steve Spriester and Isis Romero will host experts from Trinity University to discuss and answer your questions about medicine, spirituality and mental health during this holiday season. The conversation will begin at 6:30 p.m., during our KSAT News at 6 broadcast, and then continue on KSAT.com, our newsreader app and KSAT-TV streaming platforms. The conversations will begin during our KSAT News at 6 broadcast and online at 6:30 p.m., and then continue on KSAT.com, our newsreader app and KSAT-TV streaming platforms from 7-8p.m. Panelists for the first night will include Christine Drennon, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Sociology and Anthropology at Trinity University; David Macpherson, Ph.D., Chair Department of Economics at Trinity University; and Alfred Montoya, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Sociology and Anthropology. Be the first to know by downloading our newsreader app or signing up for breaking news email alerts.

Editor’s Note: Watch the first episode of the 3-part series in the video player at the bottom of this article. Part one, hosted by anchors Steve Spriester and Myra Arthur on Dec. 2, focused on COVID-19′s impact on the San Antonio region. On Wednesday, Dec. 9, KSAT anchors Steve Spriester and Isis Romero hosted experts from Trinity University to discuss and answer your questions about COVID-19′s impact on the education community in South Texas. Partnering with Trinity University for the 3 part series, the first night on Dec. 2 will tackle the health and economic ways this disease has affected so many of us. Panelists for the first night will include Christine Drennon, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Sociology and Anthropology at Trinity University; David Macpherson, Ph.D., Chair Department of Economics at Trinity University; and Alfred Montoya, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Sociology and Anthropology.

Although Trinity University’s music ensembles traditionally hold Christmas concerts, this semester has posed many roadblocks in being able to conduct traditional Christmas concerts. Through much adaptation and creativity, the Trinity Symphony Orchestra, Handbell Ensemble and choral program are going to be holding virtual Christmas concerts. Dr. David Heller, chair of the music department and assistant professor of music, detailed the department’s standing on the safety of performing this semester and plans. “We are offering virtual Christmas events instead. We are doing a virtual Christmas Vespers, which is the big service in the Chapel of Lessons and Carols involving the choir, me and some other faculty members.

Although Trinity University’s music ensembles traditionally hold Christmas concerts, this semester has posed many roadblocks in being able to conduct traditional Christmas concerts. Through much adaptation and creativity, the Trinity Symphony Orchestra, Handbell Ensemble and choral program are going to be holding virtual Christmas concerts. Dr. David Heller, chair of the music department and assistant professor of music, detailed the department’s standing on the safety of performing this semester and plans. “We are offering virtual Christmas events instead. We are doing a virtual Christmas Vespers, which is the big service in the Chapel of Lessons and Carols involving the choir, me and some other faculty members.

SAN ANTONIO – With less than two weeks until the general election, the campaigns for president and congressional seats are heating up. (Read more about all the key races on the Bexar County ballot here.) Juan Sepulveda, J.D., Ron Calgaard Distinguished Visiting Professor in Political Science at Trinity University. He also co-founded the DREAM LEAD Institute with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, a national leadership institute for DACA recipients. Sepulveda was a Rhodes Scholar receiving a degree in politics, philosophy, and economics, and is a graduate of Stanford Law School.

Eric Maloof, vice president of enrollment management at Trinity University says enrollment numbers are stable. Mike Flores, chancellor of the Alamo Colleges District, says the district is on target to reach last year’s enrollment numbers. “We have welcomed back the same number of students this fall that we had in fall of 2019. St. Mary’s University issued the following statement:“In May, St. Mary’s University anticipated a 10% decline in enrollment in accordance with national enrollment predictions. Graduate enrollment increased 20.3% and Law enrollment increased 1.9% compared to Fall 2019.”

SAN ANTONIO – The COVID-19 pandemic has created chaos for school students of all ages, including those applying to college. Since SAT and ACT testing centers are closed or have altered in size and scope for COVID-19 regulations, colleges are making big changes. Many colleges across the nation have waived test score requirements as part of their application process. “We started seeing students having challenges getting into testing locations, (so) we made the decision to waive the test score requirement for the remainder of last year’s cycle. Colleges across the nation are discussing whether standardized test scores should be included in the admissions process.

SAN ANTONIO – What began last spring by focusing on the U.S. Census has transitioned to preparing Trinity University students to vote in the November presidential election. The Census-Voter Engagement Task Force was created by students and faculty to encourage participation in both. “I’m very passionate about politics and getting people to vote,” Yancelson said. Yancelson also said he was motivated by the fact that so many Trinity students are taking online courses. He said the task force would be a centralized effort that could reach them.

Do you know what a CLEAR Alert is? Published: February 26, 2020, 6:47 pmWhen 19-year-old Trinity University student Cayley Mondadi was killed, her mother said there was an enormous gap in the emergency alert system. Cayley wasn't under 18, so an Amber Alert was not an option.

Through her grief and determination, Mandadi’s mother, Alison Steele, fought to get a bill passed by the state legislature, creating what’s called a CLEAR Alert. Ex-boyfriend testifies about love triangle involving slain Trinity cheerleaderAfter Mandadi’s death, her parents created the CLEAR Alert, standing for Coordinated Law Enforcement Adult Rescue. On May 14, 2019, the state bill to legally create a CLEAR Alert, passed unanimously and went into effect September 1, 2019. "When this did pass into law, law enforcement did receive briefings and what not within their own agencies. Steele said right now, Texas is the only state that has the CLEAR Alert, but other states are trying to follow suit.

Addressing the jury, Judge Angelini said: “With this note ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I’m declaring a mistrial, the case for this time being over.”The jury spent 9 hours reviewing over 22 hours of testimony in the trial, which began early last week. They deliberated for 2 hours Wednesday and another 7 hours on Thursday. According to testimony during the trial, the couple had been dating but Mandadi was planning to end the relationship. “We are obviously very disappointed with the mistrial, but we intend to retry this case and bring justice to Cayley Mandadi," said Joe Gonzales, Bexar County district attorney. A mistrial has been declared in the murder trial of Mark Howerton.

Jury deliberations begin in trial of accused cheerleader killerPublished: December 11, 2019, 6:15 pmMark Howerton is on trial in connection with the death of Trinity University cheerleader Cayley Mandadi.

"The door opened at 561 and a male subject was exiting the room," Trinity University police Sgt. From the hallway, Lewis said he observed broken glass scattered inside the room of Cayley Mandadi, a university cheerleader. Medical experts testify in the trial of accused cheerleader killerLewis said Howerton, 24, told him he was in the room waiting for Mandadi. In the video, Howerton seemed nervous when the officer asked, "You mind if I take a look in the room?" "Naw, it isn't even my room," Howerton replied.

San Antonio – The murder trial of a 24-year-old man charged in the slaying of a Trinity University cheerleader began Tuesday. Mark Howerton is charged with murder in the death of Cayley Mandadi, 19. Man accused of killing Trinity University cheerleader indicted by grand juryLane said she administered CPR to Mandadi, who was partially nude and covered in bruises, inside a car. Mark Howerton is on trial for the slaying of Trinity University cheerleader Cayley Mandadi. “There is a bruise on Cayley Mandadi’s clavicle and a blue bruise on Caylee Mandadi’s leg that appear consistent throughout the medical records,” Hunter said.