Trine University

When Benjamin (Ben) Sears of Angola presented the response from the Class of 2023 at Trine University's Commencement ceremony, he was following in his father's footsteps.

Angie Lymon, an organizational leadership major from Fort Wayne, Indiana, is the Distinguished Student for 2023 from Trine University's College of Graduate and Professional Studies.

Stella Sholl, a surgical technology major from Fort Wayne, Indiana, is the Distinguished Student for 2023 from Trine University's College of Health Professions.

The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) has announced the All-MIAA honorees for the 2023 women's lacrosse season. The Thunder had two representatives on the All-MIAA teams, Calista Richmond as a First Team All-MIAA attack and Maddy Kasten as a Second Team All-MIAA goalkeeper.

HUDSONVILLE, Mich. - Mallory Wood of the Trine University women's track and field team was named Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Field Athlete of the Week for the first time in her career.

Freshman Debbie Hill has been named Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Softball Position Player of the Week.

Five Trine University civil engineering students were honored at the annual conference for the Indiana Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers, held April 18 in Carmel, Indiana.

Three pairs of students from Trine University's Bridge Club competed in the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) online collegiate pairs tournament on April 23.

Junior Alexis Michon has been named Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Softball Pitcher of the Week, after a week that saw her record the 16th no-hitter in program history.

Students enrolled in Trine University's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) course prepared more than 100 tax returns for qualifying area residents this spring.

Seventy-seven in Trine University's Allen School of Engineering and Computing were inducted into the Order of the Engineer during a recent ceremony.

On April 20, students, faculty and community members gathered in Wells Theater on the Trine University campus to celebrate the winning entries of the Hear My Voice contest.

Twenty-one Trine University civil engineering majors and three faculty took part in the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Indiana-Kentucky Symposium, with three Trine teams earning awards in competitions.

The Trine University women's track and field team placed 10th at the Little State Championships after two days of events (April 20-21) at Indiana Wesleyan University. The host institution were the team champions on the women's side. Morgan Moslow was able to secure a new school record mark in the pole vault. She placed third with a new personal best height of 3.25 meters (10' 8.00").

A team of five Trine University seniors majoring in mechanical engineering placed second in the team category at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Region III Student Conference with their high-powered rocket design.

On April 11, the Humanities and Communication Department faculty, students, friends and families gathered in Wells Theater to celebrate students' accomplishments throughout the year and send off graduating seniors. Students were recognized by faculty based on their work and the skills they have shown, both in and out of the classroom. The following awards were distributed to students: Outstanding Senior in Humanities and Communication: Isabel Newcom, an English major from Logansport, Indiana. Writing Center Outstanding Senior Tutor Award: Brooklynn Gravel, a communication major from Hillsdale, Michigan, and Isabel Newcom. Outstanding Student Work in Graphic Arts: Lauren Banks, a communication major from Angola, Indiana. Outstanding Student Leadership Award: Haylee Richards, an English major from Liberty, Indiana. Mal Foerster Backstage Award: Katrina Kellogg, a design engineering technology major from Bryan, Ohio. Golden Microphone Award Excellence in Broadcasting: Brooklynn Gravel. Outstanding Freshman in HAC: Ian Hoffman, a communication major from Montpelier, Ohio. Needler McGregor Excellence in English: Blake Williams, an English major from Elkhart, Indiana. Outstanding Spanish Student Award: Madyson McShane, a psychology major from La Porte, Indiana. Spanish instructor Ana Boman performed the Alpha Beta Nu chapter Induction Ceremony during the HAC awards. Meara Finnegan, a biology major from Blissfield, Michigan, was inducted into the chapter.

The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) has announced the 2023 edition of its postseason honors. Freshman Andrew Spirrison and sophomore Cole Goodman each earned a spot on second team All-MIAA while Senior Aaron Streit received the Dr. Lawrence Green Scholar-Athlete Award.

The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) has announced the 2023 women's tennis end of year awards with senior Eva Morales representing Trine University.

The Trine University Choir, under the direction of Geoffrey North, D.M., will present "From Night to Day, from Darkness to Light" on Saturday, April 29, at 3 p.m. in the T. Furth Center for Performing Arts.

The Trine University Wind Ensemble will perform their spring concert Sunday, April 30, beginning at 3 p.m. in the T. Furth Center for Performing Arts, directed by Music Department Chair Mark Kays.

Freshman Debbie Hill recorded the second perfect game of the week for the Trine University softball team, as they cruised to a sweep of visiting Albion College on April 15.

Freshman Debbie Hill has been named Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Softball Pitcher of the Week after a week that saw her pitch the third perfect game in program history.

HUDSONVILLE, Mich. - Morgan Moslow of the Trine University women's track and field team was named Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Athlete of the Week following her top performance at the Indiana DIII Championships. The Thunder women were victorious over the other seven NCAA DIII teams participating from the state of Indiana.

ALLIANCE, Ohio - Junior outside hitter Ted Hofmeister was named to the Midwest Collegiate Volleyball League (MCVL) All-Tournament Team for his efforts in the Trine University men's volleyball team's 3-1 loss at the University of Mount Union in the MCVL Tournament Semifinals.

Junior Lauren Clausen's perfect game headlined a convincing sweep of Olivet College by the Trine University softball team on April 11. The team recorded two run-rule victories over the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) opponent.

Prior to the start of the Midwest Collegiate Volleyball League (MCVL) Tournament, the conference unveiled the award winners for the 2023 season. Three student-athletes from the Trine University men's volleyball team received accolades from the MCVL for their efforts in the regular season.

Charlie Eriksen of the Trine University men's golf team has been named Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Athlete of the Week.

For the second time this season, senior Anna Koeppl has been named Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Softball Pitcher of the Week. This is the fifth time this season the Thunder have had a student-athlete named MIAA Athlete of the Week and the third time a program pitcher has taken home the award. It is only the second time in Koeppl's career she has been tabbed. The senior made her first start of the week in the second game against Muskingum University. After the team had dropped the first game of the day, Koeppl brought a steady presence to the circle leading the way to a 5-1 victory. She allowed just eight baserunners during the game, seven hits and a hit-by-pitch, and allowed just one run, unearned. She went all six innings to earn a complete game that included three strikeouts. On Saturday, she took the second game again and posted nearly the same performance. Over her five innings of work she allowed just four baserunners, all on hits, while striking out four others. The one run of the game for the Bulldogs was unearned and she would earn credit for the 3-1 win. All told, she finished the week with seven strikeouts and a perfect 0.00 earned runs average.

The Trine University women's triathlon team received multiple performance-based and academic accolades from the College Triathlon Coaches Association (CTCA).

The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) has revealed the list of student-athletes to watch as potential wins of the 2023 Tucci/NFCA Division III Player and Pitcher of the Year award with four members of nationally-ranked Trine University softball making an appearance.