Trinity University: Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)

Trinity University is an independent, primarily undergraduate, liberal arts and sciences university in San Antonio, Texas. Trinity was founded by Presbyterians in 1869 in Tehuacana, Texas. The university moved in 1902 to Waxahachie, Texas and finally in 1942 to San Antonio. The current campus, designed by Texas architect O'Neil Ford, opened in 1952. 2,481 undergraduate students and 226 graduate students were enrolled as of the fall semester of 2003. Trinity is governed by an independent board of trustees and has a covenant relationship with the Presbyterian Church (USA).

Trinity offers majors in the traditional liberal arts and sciences, fine arts, and select professional programs in business administration, communications, education, and engineering. Across all disciplines, Trinity stresses close interaction between students and faculty members. Undergraduate research is particularly emphasized. Trinity hosts chapters of several academic honor organizations, including Alpha Chi, Blue Key, Mortar Board, and Phi Beta Kappa. As of 2004, one Trinity student has been awarded a Rhodes Scholarship. Texas Senator John Cornyn is an alumnus of Trinity.

Trinity is a member of the NCAA Division III Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. Trinity has historically had a strong tennis program. In recent years, Trinity has reached the national Division III playoffs or championships in several sports, including football.