Diversity Scholar Recipients Announced - Photogallery

As an integral part of its commitment to diversity, Trinity recently awarded a total of $84,400 in scholarships to 18 2015-16 Diversity Scholar recipients.

“The purpose of the Diversity Scholars Program is to recognize scholars from under-represented populations who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, and Christian commitment,” said Josh Sinnema ‘12, senior admissions counselor.

The recipients were chosen after a two-day event that began with a formal dinner and concluded the following day with rigorous panel interviews.

The dinner included devotions from Karyn Jones ’17 of St. Louis, MO, and addresses from Marlin Exton ’07 and current Diversity Scholar Tre Davis ’18 of Olympia Fields, IL. Dinner guests enjoyed a lively atmosphere with music from Brandon Taylor ’15 of Chicago, IL. Jeremy Klyn ’02, director of admissions, introduced the members of the Ethnic Diversity Committee.

Interviews began early the following morning. The interview panel was composed of Mark Hanna, dean of students; Dr. Jaki Moses, coordinator of adult studies; Dr. Mary Lynn Colosimo, professor of psychology; Denise Coleman, director of customer relations; and Roberto Rosario ’18 of Woodridge, IL.

“As part of our mission statement, we lived out our diversity with faculty, staff, and student on this committee,” Colosimo said. “The day was blessed by the stories and testimonies of these well-qualified scholars, and I look forward to welcoming them to Trinity in the fall.”

All of the diversity scholar candidates participated in a fun and informative day on campus that included chapel, meetings with professors, sessions with current diversity scholars, tours of campus, and a trip to downtown Chicago.