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Local colleges, universities see slight increase in student enrollment for Fall 2024 semester
Read full article: Local colleges, universities see slight increase in student enrollment for Fall 2024 semesterThe Fall 2024 semester is officially underway and we are getting an enrollment breakdown from local colleges and universities.
Youth Do Vote and Trinity University host a Youth Voter and Poll Worker Fest
Read full article: Youth Do Vote and Trinity University host a Youth Voter and Poll Worker FestOrganizers say that they want to capitalize on the excitement of a national election to educate young voters on how they can stay civically engaged outside of a Presidential race.
Trinity tops Washington & Lee for Tigers’ first home win of season
Read full article: Trinity tops Washington & Lee for Tigers’ first home win of seasonOnly one offensive touchdown was scored on Saturday when Trinity (2-1) and Washington & Lee (1-2) collided at Trinity Multi-Purpose Stadium for a non-conference bout.
KSAT Q&A: Trinity University professor discusses Democratic National Convention
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Trinity University professor discusses Democratic National ConventionDavid Crockett, political science professor at Trinity University, joined KSAT 12 anchors Stephania Jimenez and Myra Arthur to answer viewer questions on a wide range of topics including Crockett’s thoughts on what we can expect for the Democratic National Convention and discussion on whether the convention matters to voters.
Trinity professor explains conditions in Russian prisons after 3 Americans returned to US
Read full article: Trinity professor explains conditions in Russian prisons after 3 Americans returned to USDr. Bruce Holl, associate professor of Russian Literature at Trinity University, said Russian prisons are known for being “harsh” compared to their Western counterparts.
KSAT Q&A: Trinity University professor discusses Joe Biden, Kamala Harris
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Trinity University professor discusses Joe Biden, Kamala HarrisDavid Crockett, a political science professor at Trinity University, joined the KSAT Q&A on Monday to help understand and discuss about the way that President Joe Biden dropped out of the election, how Biden has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris and how Harris has more than enough delegates to secure a nomination.
KSAT Q&A: Trinity University professor weighs in on RNC
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Trinity University professor weighs in on RNCDavid Crockett, a political science professor at Trinity University, joined the KSAT Q&A on Monday to discuss day one of the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump’s pick as vice president and the attempted assassination of the former president.
Donald Trump, Texas politicians react to guilty verdict in hush money trial
Read full article: Donald Trump, Texas politicians react to guilty verdict in hush money trialFormer President Donald Trump, who was found guilty on all 34 counts related to falsifying records in a hush money trial, spoke to reporters Thursday afternoon outside a New York courtroom.
18-year-old arrested on DWI suspicion attempted to hit Trinity University officer with car, SAPD says
Read full article: 18-year-old arrested on DWI suspicion attempted to hit Trinity University officer with car, SAPD saysAn 18-year-old man is suspected of driving while intoxicated after he was accused of attempting to use his car to hit a Trinity University campus officer.
Trinity’s rich culture bolstering success across all athletic programs
Read full article: Trinity’s rich culture bolstering success across all athletic programsRight in the heart of San Antonio lies Trinity University, and when you walk the hallways of William H. Bell Center — you’re bound to run into rows and rows of hardware.
Trinity University receives $26.5 million donation, largest gift in school’s history
Read full article: Trinity University receives $26.5 million donation, largest gift in school’s historyThe gift comes from the Semmes Foundation and with it, the University announced the naming of the D.R. Semmes School of Science.
Trinity hunting for four-peat at SCAC tournament
Read full article: Trinity hunting for four-peat at SCAC tournamentThe Tigers begin their hunt for a historic fourth consecutive Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference tournament championship this weekend, but their players aren’t comparing this year’s team to years past.
Trinity teammates ‘not surprised’ after freshman Ruede breaks three-point shooting record
Read full article: Trinity teammates ‘not surprised’ after freshman Ruede breaks three-point shooting recordFormer Boerne alum and current Trinity freshman guard Jamie Ruede broke the program’s record for three-pointers made in a game with eight.
San Antonio’s tourism, hospitality sectors generate ‘highest-ever’ economic impact in 2022
Read full article: San Antonio’s tourism, hospitality sectors generate ‘highest-ever’ economic impact in 2022San Antonio’s tourism and hospitality sectors continue to generate higher amounts of revenue post-pandemic, according to a Visit San Antonio study in conjunction with Trinity University.
Man found guilty of aggravated assault in Trinity University student’s death sentenced to 20 years
Read full article: Man found guilty of aggravated assault in Trinity University student’s death sentenced to 20 yearsA Bexar County jury on Friday sentenced a man found guilty of aggravated assault in the death of a Trinity University cheerleader in 2017 to 20 years in prison.
Jurors shown photos of numerous injuries, bruising found on Trinity student’s body
Read full article: Jurors shown photos of numerous injuries, bruising found on Trinity student’s bodyCayley Mandadi, Trinity University student, was allegedly killed by her boyfriend Mark Howerton, whose retrial is currently taking place.
Trinity University announces change in athletic conference affiliation
Read full article: Trinity University announces change in athletic conference affiliationTrinity University on Thursday announced that they are changing athletic conferences and will join the Southern Athletic Association as a full member in 2025.
A school and a city: Trinity University’s new president shares her vision
Read full article: A school and a city: Trinity University’s new president shares her visionTrinity University is entering a new chapter with Dr. Vanessa Beasley, the institution’s 20th and newest president, who plans to transform the campus.
Political science, economics experts explain possible reasons behind current influx in asylum seekers
Read full article: Political science, economics experts explain possible reasons behind current influx in asylum seekersData released from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security this week reflects a notable increase in asylum seekers from three Latin American countries.
Appeals court allows for retrial of man accused in death of Trinity cheerleader
Read full article: Appeals court allows for retrial of man accused in death of Trinity cheerleaderA 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.
These San Antonio-area colleges have changed the start of spring semester due to omicron variant surge
Read full article: These San Antonio-area colleges have changed the start of spring semester due to omicron variant surgeA few have delayed the start date while at least one is going virtual for a few weeks.
UIW, Trinity University men’s basketball game on Thursday postponed due to COVID-19 concerns, officials say
Read full article: UIW, Trinity University men’s basketball game on Thursday postponed due to COVID-19 concerns, officials sayThe 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.
Trinity University delays start of spring semester amid omicron variant surge
Read full article: Trinity University delays start of spring semester amid omicron variant surgeTrinity 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.
Paying more for less: How shadow inflation affects your wallet without you even knowing it
Read full article: Paying more for less: How shadow inflation affects your wallet without you even knowing itOver 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.
San Antonio’s Trinity named best regional university by U.S. News & World Report
Read full article: San Antonio’s Trinity named best regional university by U.S. News & World ReportTrinity 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 arrested in prostitution sting, San Antonio police say
Read full article: Trinity University assistant police chief arrested in prostitution sting, San Antonio police sayTrinity 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.
San Antonio university named No. 1 in West by US News & World Report
Read full article: San Antonio university named No. 1 in West by US News & World ReportA 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.
LIST: Return to campus plans for San Antonio-area universities, colleges amid COVID-19 surge
Read full article: LIST: Return to campus plans for San Antonio-area universities, colleges amid COVID-19 surgeDespite the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations both city and statewide, local colleges and universities are readying for students’ return for the school year.
Attorneys for man accused in Trinity cheerleader’s death move to bar retrial, citing double jeaopardy and misconduct
Read full article: Attorneys for man accused in Trinity cheerleader’s death move to bar retrial, citing double jeaopardy and misconductAttorneys 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.
Mom of slain cheerleader files wrongful death lawsuit against daughter’s boyfriend, Trinity University
Read full article: Mom of slain cheerleader files wrongful death lawsuit against daughter’s boyfriend, Trinity UniversityThe 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.
Join KSAT for a town hall on the origins, relevance of Juneteenth on Wednesday, June 9, at 7 p.m.
Read full article: Join KSAT for a town hall on the origins, relevance of Juneteenth on Wednesday, June 9, at 7 p.m.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.
KSAT Q&A: Trinity history professor discusses Tulsa Race Massacre as 100-year anniversary nears
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Trinity history professor discusses Tulsa Race Massacre as 100-year anniversary nearsCarey Latimore, an associate professor of history at Trinity University, details the Tulsa Race Massacre and discusses why studying the tragedy is important.
‘Cars don’t melt in the sunshine’: San Antonio woman’s Prius damaged by sun rays
Read full article: ‘Cars don’t melt in the sunshine’: San Antonio woman’s Prius damaged by sun raysThe 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.
Trinity University dining hall staff members stay overnight to serve food to around 1,100 students
Read full article: Trinity University dining hall staff members stay overnight to serve food to around 1,100 studentsSAN 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.
Medicine, spirituality and mental health during a pandemic holiday season: A live conversation Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
Read full article: Medicine, spirituality and mental health during a pandemic holiday season: A live conversation Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.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.
WATCH: Trinity University experts explain how COVID-19 has impacted South Texas, education community
Read full article: WATCH: Trinity University experts explain how COVID-19 has impacted South Texas, education communityEditor’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.
KSAT anchor Steve Spriester, Trinity University professor discuss countdown to Election Day
Read full article: KSAT anchor Steve Spriester, Trinity University professor discuss countdown to Election DaySAN 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.
Colleges, universities see modest changes in fall enrollment due to COVID-19 pandemic
Read full article: Colleges, universities see modest changes in fall enrollment due to COVID-19 pandemicEric 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.”
Many college admissions offices waiving test score requirements for applications due to COVID-19
Read full article: Many college admissions offices waiving test score requirements for applications due to COVID-19SAN 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.
Trinity University student-faculty task force makes census, voting priorities
Read full article: Trinity University student-faculty task force makes census, voting prioritiesSAN 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?
Read full article: Do you know what a CLEAR Alert is?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.
Do you know what a CLEAR Alert is?
Read full article: Do you know what a CLEAR Alert is?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.
Mistrial declared in trial of accused cheerleader killer
Read full article: Mistrial declared in trial of accused cheerleader killerAddressing 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 killer
Read full article: Jury deliberations begin in trial of accused cheerleader killerJury 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.
Accused cheerleader killer called jealous, abusive, controlling
Read full article: Accused cheerleader killer called jealous, abusive, controlling"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.
Murder trial begins in 2017 death of Trinity University cheerleader
Read full article: Murder trial begins in 2017 death of Trinity University cheerleaderSan 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.