Students arrive at Trinity Washington University with varying levels of preparation for college-level reading and writing. Trinity educators say advanced coursework can help, but strengthening foundational literacy skills remains essential as students adjust to the demands of higher education.
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PODCAST: America250: Trinity Then and Now
Trinity Times student journalist Saron Gebereegziabhier interviews three Trinity Washington University alumnae from the Class of 1976 about graduating during America’s Bicentennial, the changes they’ve witnessed over 50 years and the lasting impact of their Trinity experience as part of the university’s America250 celebration and HerStory Oral History Project.
Campus Jobs Help Students Balance Work and School
From financial aid to admissions, Trinity students are earning money, gaining workplace experience and building connections while juggling the demands of college life.
Nigeria’s Girls’ Education Crisis Hits Home at Trinity
Three Trinity Washington University students with connections to Nigeria reflect on how girls’ education can transform lives, improve health and strengthen families and communities — and what it means when millions of girls are denied that opportunity.
PODCAST: Maternal Health: Everyone’s Business
Trinity Times student journalists Genesis Bu-Chinchilla and Summer Williams explore why maternal health is a public-health issue for everyone, examining access to health care, mental-health resources, community support and the importance of advocacy for mothers and children.
Trinity Addresses Barriers to Reproductive Health Care
A federal study and student voices show that even where services exist, limited awareness can make reproductive health care difficult to access.
PODCAST: From Class to the Campus Clock-In
Trinity Times student journalists Summer Williams and Nayeli Martinez explore the experiences of Trinity Washington University students who balance campus jobs with coursework, while examining the benefits and challenges of working on campus.
Representation Helps Latina Students Find Their Place
Latina students make up about one-third of Trinity Washington University’s student body, but students say a lack of Latina professors can affect their sense of belonging and confidence.
Ready for What? Seniors Look Beyond Graduation
In this episode of the Enlightened Exchanges podcast, Trinity Times student journalists Anette Perez and Genesis Bu-Chinchilla explore what workforce readiness really means for graduating college students, from gaining professional experience and building connections to navigating barriers, expectations and the uncertainty of life after graduation.
Phishing Scams Target Students
Trinity Times student journalist Anette Perez speaks with a Trinity Washington University student affected by a phishing attack and a Trinity IT security expert who shares tips on how students can stay safe online.



























