Trine University

Trine University welcomed its first Master of Physician Assistant Studies class with a special ceremony at the university's Health Sciences Education Center in Fort Wayne on Aug. 31.

Trine University assistant professor Thomas (Gus) Almonroeder, DPT, Ph.D., and Trine Doctor of Physical Therapy students Emily Watkins and Taylor Miller presented research findings at the American Society of Biomechanics 42nd Annual Meeting on Aug. 10 at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

Trine University welcomed its fifth Doctor of Physical Therapy class at its annual white coat ceremony, held at the university's Health Sciences Education Center in Fort Wayne on Aug. 31.

Students from the College of Graduate and Professional Students at Trine University were named to the President's List for the Summer 2018 term. To earn President's List honors, CGPS students must complete a minimum of 12 hours and have a grade point average of 3.750-4.000.

Students from Trine University's College of Graduate and Professional Studies were named to the Dean's List for the Summer 2018 term. To earn Dean's List honors, CGPS students must complete a minimum of 12 hours and have a grade point average of 3.500-3.749.

Students from Trine University's main campus were named to the President's List for the Summer 2018 term. To earn President's List honors, main campus students must complete a minimum of 15 hours and have a grade point average of 3.750-4.000.

Students from Trine University's main campus were named to the Dean's List for the Summer 2018 term. To earn Dean's List honors, main campus students must complete a minimum of 15 hours and have a grade point average of 3.500-3.749.

Like most college students, Colin Kaminsky's life is a balancing act. But unlike most students, the Trine University business administration major is balancing a budding racing career with his classes and playing hockey at Trine.

Six students from Trine University's first Living Learning Community and two faculty from the Franks School of Education took part in presentations and discussions on the issues and challenges facing education at the Educators Rising conference.

Trine University students and faculty participated in a regional meeting of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE).

An annual short-term study abroad opportunity gave Trine University students the opportunity to experience life in Japan up close.

A group of freshmen students in Trine University's Franks School of Education completed a pilot program this past school year that provided unique experiences to better prepare them to become effective future teachers. The 10 students were part of Trine's first Living Learning Community (LLC), which will wrap up with the group attending the 2018 Educators Rising National Conference from June 21-24 in Orlando, Florida.

Students taking classes through Trine University's College of Graduate and Professional Studies earned their degrees and took part in Commencement on May 5.

More than 900 Trine University students earned degrees and were recognized at the university's Commencement ceremony on May 5.

Students from the College of Graduate and Professional Students at Trine University were named to the President's List for the Spring 2018 semester. To earn President's List honors, CGPS students must complete a minimum of 12 hours and have a grade point average of 3.750-4.000.

Students from Trine University's College of Graduate and Professional Studies were named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2018 semester. To earn Dean's List honors, CGPS students must complete a minimum of 12 hours and have a grade point average of 3.500-3.749.

Students from Trine University's main campus were named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2018 semester. To earn Dean's List honors, main campus students must complete a minimum of 15 hours and have a grade point average of 3.500-3.749.

Students from Trine University's main campus were named to the President's List for the Spring 2018 semester. To earn President's List honors, main campus students must complete a minimum of 15 hours and have a grade point average of 3.750-4.000.

Trine University junior baseball player Jacob Heller (Fort Wayne, Ind./Prairie Heights) has been selected to the All-Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Team as a second-team pick for his individual efforts this season. Heller capped a standout season with his first All-Conference selection after leading the team in batting average at .444 with 60 hits in 135 at-bats. His .444 average was also the best in the MIAA. Heller also led the team in doubles (12), runs scored (36), on-base percentage (.513), slugging percentage (.556), was tied for the team lead in stolen bases (six) and was second in RBI (29). Heller recorded 18 games with multiple hits that included three games with a season and career-tying high four hits. He also posted 11 games with two or more RBI and scored a career-best four runs in a win against PSU-Altoona. In addition to leading the conference in batting average, Heller ranked in the top-10 in several other statistical categories including plate appearances (165 - 8th), runs (36 - 4th), doubles (12 - 3rd), RBI (29 - 9th), total bases (75 - 5th), on-base percentage (.512 - 2nd) and slugging percentage (.556 - 4th). Heller already ranks in the top-10 in the Trine record books in several categories that includes batting average (.403 - 3rd), slugging percentage (.522 - 6th), on-base percentage (.490 - 1st), runs scored (94 - 5th), hits (140 - 9th), doubles (28 - t-4th) and RBI (67 - 10th). As a team, the Thunder finished one win shy of the 20-win plateau (19-21 overall) that included a four-game sweep against Hope (Mich.) College, marking the first time in program history Trine has won four straight against the Flying Dutchmen. Trine also recorded a fourth-straight season with 15 or more victories.

Kacie Galloway had three photos accepted as part of an art exhibition at a historic Fort Wayne home on March 28.

Trine University senior baseball player Kevin O'Malley (Commerce Twp., Mich./Walled Lake Central) has been selected to the All-Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Teams as a first-team pick for his individual efforts this season. O'Malley started all 39 games he played in this season and was second on the team in batting average at .397 with 56 hits (56-of-141). His 56 hits also ranked second on the team. He led the team in runs batted in (RBI) with 33, in addition to hitting one home run, two triples, 10 doubles and scored 21 runs. O'Malley had 18 multi-hit games with a season and career-high four hits three times and had 11 games with multiple RBI. In addition, he scored a single-game high of four runs in a win against PSU-Altoona early in the season. In the conference, O'Malley currently ranks fourth in hits (56) and third in RBI (33). He also ranks in the top-10 in triples (10th) and seventh in total bases with 73. Defensively, O'Malley had a .974 fielding percentage with 232 putouts and 30 assists as the team's starting catcher. He was also responsible for throwing out 15 potential base stealers which rank as the second most in the MIAA. For his career, O'Malley played in 103 games and made 88 starts. He finishes with a .337 lifetime batting average (104-of-309) to go along with a pair of home runs, two triples, 17 doubles, scored 44 runs and drove in 56 runs. As a catcher, O'Malley threw out 34 base stealers which rank as the third most all-time in program history. As a team, the Thunder finished one win shy of the 20-win plateau (19-21 overall) that included a four-game sweep against Hope (Mich.) College, marking the first time in program history Trine has won four straight against the Flying Dutchmen. Trine also recorded a fourth-straight season with 15 or more victories.

A first-year student in Trine University's Doctor of Physical Therapy program has been selected as a Core Ambassador for the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

Five Trine University senior business students scored in the 90th percentile or higher out of nearly 32,000 students nationwide on a national assessment test, the highest number of Trine students to perform at that level over a school year.

Thirty-five seniors in Trine University's Allen School of Engineering & Technology were inducted into the Order of the Engineer during a recent ceremony.

Colin Galloway, a Trine University senior from Reading, Michigan, majoring in accounting, received an outstanding student award from the Fort Wayne chapter of Financial Executives International (FEI) during its annual Student Recognition Night on April 23.

Six members of the Trine University men's lacrosse team were selected to the 2018 All-Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Teams for their individual efforts this season. In addition, the Thunder also had a player tabbed "Rookie of the Year."

The Trine University wind ensemble will present "An Afternoon on Broadway," its spring concert, beginning at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 29, in the T. Furth Center for Performing Arts.

The Trine University Choir, under the direction of Geoff North, D.M., will present its spring concert beginning at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 28, in the T. Furth Center for Performing Arts.

Trine University students were among those awarded at the fifth annual Innovation Challenge hosted by Trine University's Innovation One and Fifth Third Bank on April 20.

Trine University's jazz ensembles, under the direction of Prof. Brian Derek, adjunct music faculty, will present their fall concert beginning at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 21, in the Ryan Concert Hall of the T. Furth Center for Performing Arts.