Join us in celebrating the Class of 2026!
This week, graduating Tigers came together for inclusive celebrations honoring the communities, identities, and shared experiences that shaped their Trinity journeys.
This Saturday, May 16, Trinity will celebrate its graduates with two Spring Commencement ceremonies in Laurie Auditorium:
🎓 9 a.m. • Bachelor of Science • Master of Science in Accounting
🎓 3 p.m. • Bachelor of Arts • Bachelor of Music • Master of Arts in School Psychology • Master of Arts in Teaching • Master of Education in School Leadership
Watch both ceremonies live on the official Trinity University YouTube channel.
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Graduating Senior Spotlight 🌎
A study abroad experience in France helped Elise Potier ’26 realize what she wants her future to look like.
From joining a university choir in Nantes to living with a host family, she found connection through culture, language and music. Now, Elise is preparing to attend the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies this fall to study international relations.
“Through all of the intercultural conversations I had with my host family and friends in France, I realized that I found fulfillment in talking about different cultures and helping others understand American culture,” she says.
At Trinity, Elise explored that passion through sociology, French studies and music. She says the friendships and mentorship she found on campus helped prepare her for life abroad and what comes next.
“I really liked that there was a big diversity in majors (in Trinity Choir and Chamber), how even though we all had different academic interests, we still shared the same passion for music,” she says.
As graduation approaches and she prepares for graduate study this fall, Elise is encouraging other students to stay focused on the bigger picture, even during difficult moments.
“Keep your eyes on the prize,” she says. “I found that when I started to think about my progress in the long term, it made me more motivated to continue to push through those days and eventually see that hard work paid off to meet my goals.”
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For José Manuel Salazar Bogado ’26, solving problems under pressure is exactly what drew him toward management consulting.
A business analytics and technology major in Trinity’s Neidorff School of Business, José came to Trinity after an international upbringing that took him from Venezuela to Beijing, Malaysia, and Mexico City.
Originally planning to study marketing, he found a different path through analytics and data science.
“I never considered myself to be a very numbers-oriented person. But what I like about analytics, is that it’s almost like a puzzle,” he says. “Just putting the pieces together and trying to figure out what the numbers say, piece by piece, building up until you get the big picture.”
At Trinity, those skills came to life through hands-on learning opportunities. In one data science course, José worked with a student team and energy company Sunoco to build an AI machine learning model that predicted gasoline demand in the United States and explored solutions for California’s changing energy market.
Outside the classroom, he interned with Dell Technologies before landing what he calls his “dream spot” at McKinsey & Company. There, he quickly realized how much Trinity had prepared him for the pace and pressure of consulting work.
“A lot of what I learned in (finance professor) Maxey’s classes, I was able to use on the very first day at McKinsey,” he says. “That’s huge, especially when you're at a firm that's as intimidating as McKinsey where everyone has a Harvard MBA.”
After graduation, José will return to McKinsey as a business analyst, with long-term goals that extend beyond consulting.
“I feel an obligation to take my skills, take my experience, and to contribute in a way that is meaningful to the economy,” he says. “I want to mentor the next generation of CEOs from Venezuela.”
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On this day in 1952, Trinity moved into its current home.
In less than 5 hours, more than 500 students, faculty, and staff joined forces with the San Antonio Association of Motor Carriers to move the university from its Woodlawn campus to the Skyline campus.
It was a campus move powered by community: people carrying books, loading desks, lending hands, and helping Trinity begin its next chapter.
74 years later, that same spirit shows up every August, when the Trinity community comes together to help new Tigers move in.
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Graduating Senior Spotlight: 🧪☮️
Meet Cadence McCammack ’26, a biology major with minors in chemistry and religion from Dallas, Texas, whose Trinity experience has been shaped by a strong sense of purpose, service, and community.
Cadence’s growth has been deeply influenced by hands-on learning and community engagement.
Through her work in chemistry professor Corina Maeder’s research lab, she developed critical problem-solving skills, applied classroom knowledge in meaningful ways, and mentored fellow students. Outside the lab, her involvement with Partners in Health Engage and the Addiction Awareness Association allowed her to advocate for global health equity and serve the San Antonio community.
“It was through this work that I found my ‘why medicine,’” Cadence shares.
San Antonio itself played an important role in shaping her perspective. Through volunteering with organizations like Corazon Clinic, Street Medicine San Antonio, and the Bexar Area Harm Reduction Coalition, she gained a deeper understanding of public health and the social determinants that impact access to care.
After graduation, Cadence will attend McGovern Medical School. She credits Trinity’s emphasis on deep learning and time management with preparing her for the challenges ahead.
Her advice to future Tigers: stay open to new opportunities.
“You never know what may come from saying yes, and those experiences can be life-changing.”
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The Real Deal 📰
The Trinitonian, Trinity’s student-run newspaper, earned First Place in Overall Excellence from the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association, along with 40 additional awards across writing, design, and reporting.
Behind every issue is a fully student-led operation managing everything from pitching and investigating stories to editing, fundraising, and publishing.
Trinitonian adviser Daniel Conrad ’18 says the students are getting more than just hands-on experience to be applied in the future: The work they are doing now is already the “real deal.”
“There’s not really such a thing as being a student journalist,” he says. “You just are a journalist, and you are doing what that job is.”
That work comes with real pressure and real responsibility. “If you make a mistake, it’s in front of everybody,” editor-in-chief Samara Gerstle ’26 says.
From covering campus issues to reporting on local politics, the Trinitonian staff is producing work that serves the Trinity community while continuing a legacy that dates back to 1902.
The work is real, the stakes are real, and the results speak for themselves.
The Undergraduate Journal of Contemporary Affairs, an academic journal created and run by Trinity students, is helping showcase undergraduate research from across Texas.
The journal publishes research in the humanities and social sciences from institutions including Rice University, UT Dallas, St. Edward’s University, and Trinity while giving participants hands-on experience in academic publishing, peer review, collaboration, and leadership.
Supported by faculty across multiple academic departments, students involved with the journal are building skills that extend beyond research itself, from reviewing submissions and editing articles to shaping each issue from start to finish.
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Graduating Senior Spotlight 🫡🏈🩺
Recruited to Trinity for football, Caleb Bayer ’26, a neuroscience major from Grandview, Texas, quickly discovered that his college experience would extend far beyond the field.
Arriving with plans to pursue neuroscience on the pre-med track, Caleb found himself at a university where both his academic and personal interests could thrive.
“I didn’t realize until I got here just how great the program was,” he shares, noting how Trinity’s strong support in both neuroscience and pre-med helped confirm he was in the right place.
Caleb’s growth at Trinity has been shaped by involvement across campus. As a member of the football team, he had the opportunity to travel across the country.
Outside of athletics, his involvement in the Bengal Lancers fraternity, tutoring, and leadership roles as a resident assistant and tour guide allowed him to build meaningful relationships and develop as a leader.
While his career goals remained steady, Caleb embraced new opportunities he hadn’t originally planned for, discovering a passion for mentorship and campus involvement along the way.
After graduation, Caleb will attend McGovern Medical School through the JAMP program. He has also been commissioned into the U.S. Air Force through the Health Professions Scholarship Program and will attend Officer Training School this summer before beginning medical school.
His advice to future Tigers: “Don’t limit yourself. Trinity allows you to explore different interests while still succeeding academically.”
He also credits San Antonio for broadening his perspective, offering a welcoming balance of city life and community…plus some standout Mexican food along the way.
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If you feel lonely, ever, find a bell ensemble 🔔
For 50 years, Trinity’s Handbell Ensemble has turned bells into something bigger than music.
Inside a rehearsal room tucked beneath Parker Chapel, students create sea shanties, movie scores, experimental soundscapes and lifelong friendships.
“This really is about the joy,” says Hope Paschall ’26. “Here, you’re not thinking about your worries, about stress. You are focused directly on what’s in front of you.”
The ensemble’s newest techniques involve Mardi Gras beads, percussion, singing and creative experimentation that pushes handbells far beyond tradition. But the heart of the group stays the same: collaboration, curiosity and connection.
“We are all one instrument,” says director Stephanie Berryman P’27.
“We count on you when you’re here, and when you leave, we can’t wait for you to come back and ring with us again as alumni.”
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Fiesta season came and went in a blink, but we’re still not over it! 💐🎊
Throwing it back to our Tigers at this year’s Battle of Flowers Parade, where San Antonio’s Fiesta tradition began.
Already counting down to next year. ¡Viva Fiesta! 🎉
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Adison Miser ’26, an English major with a minor in education, didn’t always see teaching as her future, but that changed in an education course focused on urban schools and policy.
From a young age, she found herself naturally connecting with kids, whether it was spending time with her younger sisters or being the one her cousins gravitated toward at family gatherings.
That experience took on new meaning in a Seminar in Urban Education Policy and Practice course, where she examined how education systems shape student outcomes and access.
“Not all districts require their curriculum to be catered to students who speak English as a second language or catered to students with disabilities,” she says. “So part of that is going to have to come from me.”
Encouraged by the positive impact she could make in teaching, Adison got involved with Trinity Education Active Community Helpers (T.E.A.C.H.), an on-campus club focused on education-related service and learning.
Through the club, she has gained hands-on experience working with local schools.
One of her most memorable moments came while volunteering at Hawthorne Elementary’s Trunk or Treat last semester.
“Seeing the teachers dressed up, it just gave me a glimpse of whenever I get to do this stuff with my own classroom.”
Now serving as president of T.E.A.C.H., Adison organizes service projects and coordinates opportunities for students to engage with the community. Through her continued leadership and time in schools, she is growing more confident in her path.
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