A 2016 study by the National Library of Medicine found that 94% of students experienced homesickness during the initial days of their college experience.
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Homesickness Can Strike at a University
When Amelia Tolentino prepared for her freshman year living in the dorms at Trinity Washington University, she never imagined the wave of homesickness that would wash over her once her family left campus after moving her in.
Wax and Women Science Pioneers
Trinity Washington University students preparing to earn their STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) degrees, pay homage to women science pioneers by hosting a wax museum.
Trinity’s Early College Academy students call for greater youth civic engagement
ECA students believe that inspiring today’s teenagers to care about their communities and their country will cultivate a generation ready to rethink civic participation and contribute meaningfully — a transformation that could redefine political engagement for years to come.
Preparing for piano recital
Trinity Washington University students learning how to play piano prepare for a May 1, 2025, recital in O’Connor Auditorium.
Trinity students examine abortion rights and legal history post-Dobbs
Abortion has been a mobilizing issue for women across the country since the 2022 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 ruling that had granted a constitutional right to abortion nationwide.
Trinity students reflect on mental health impact of abortion restrictions
While abortion laws can influence mental health outcomes, many experts believe those outcomes are shaped more by external pressures such as stigma, societal expectations, access to care, and personal circumstances.
Trinity mourns death of Pope Francis, reflects on his legacy
The Trinity Washington University community gathered in front of Notre Dame Chapel to mourn the passing of Pope Francis, who died earlier on Easter Monday at the age of 88, marking the end of a 12-year pontificate often praised by university leaders.
As Earth Day looms, Trinity students who engage in climate action find it improves mental health
When two Trinity students became leaders of the university’s Sustainability Initiatives Club, they discovered that environmental advocacy gave them an uplifting purpose.
‘Magazine Dreams’ shows time heals most wounds, but the taste of trauma is hard to clean
Magazine Dreams may be out of theaters, but it’s well worth seeking out on streaming platforms.