Trine's oldest alum passes away

September 12, 2018

EthelwynEthelwyn McElroy, Trine University's oldest living alumna, has passed away at the age of 108.

Born June 1, 1910, in Angola, Ethelwyn graduated from Tri-State College in 1930 from what was then called the School of Commerce with a degree in bookkeeping. She worked as a bookkeeper and accountant, the last 35 years at Angola Lumber Company.

She died peacefully Aug. 20 in Surprise, Arizona, where she had lived in recent years.

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Trine University student with research poster at STEM Symposium

Students honored at Trine’s STEM Symposium

December 10, 2025

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.

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