May 13, 2015
The end of April marked an exciting time for Trine University’s Humanities and Communication (HAC) department.
Not only was the inaugural HAC Student Distinction Award presented, but it was also revealed in a surprise ceremony the award is named for former professor Jeanine Samuelson, Ph.D.
Sarah Young, assistant professor in the HAC department, announced at the department’s Honors Day on April 30 event the HAC Student Distinction Award would be known as the Dr. Jeanine Samuelson Student Distinction Award. Samuelson then presented the award to the student-selected winner, professional writing and English studies major Alison Falls. Falls is a freshman from Fremont.
Assistant professor Justin Young said he is glad to honor a beloved professor through this award. “Jeanine was not only a wonderful professor in her time at Trine, but she continues to be an invaluable member of the university community through attending events, taking classes, judging in the Cunningham Writing contest and more,” he said.
Trine University staff members, from left, Emily Chancellor, Lydia Roop and Ben Darnell delivered 51 Christmas wreaths to residents of Northern Lakes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Angola on Thursday, Dec. 11.
Trine University students have been honored for projects presented at the university’s ninth annual STEM Research and Design Symposium, held Thursday, Dec. 4, on the concourse of the MTI Center.
Shane Steichen, head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, will address Trine University's 22nd annual Scholarship Gala on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026.