September 14, 2021
In the newest episode of Trine University’s Center for Sports Studies podcast, Danny Powell, Ed.D., assistant professor in Trine’s Ketner School of Business and head triathlon coach, talks about team cohesion and how his efforts and methods have helped make the university’s triathlon team one of the best in NCAA Division III.
A leadership consultant in addition to serving as a faculty member and coach, Powell discusses his philosophies on leadership, team cohesion and culture – all of which are available in his book, Shared Vision. Kyra Warren, a member of Trine’s triathlon team, also joins the podcast to share a team member’s perspective.
Produced through the Trine Broadcasting Network, the Trine Center for Sports Studies podcast focuses on the business side of sports, including interviews with sports professionals and current research in sports studies. Hosted by Brandon Podgorski, director of Trine’s Center for Sports Studies, the podcast is available at css.transistor.fm as well as on platforms such as Spotify, iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher.
Students in Trine University’s Capstone in Sport Management class won their second National Collegiate Sports Sales Championship (NCSSC) showcase event of the fall, then went on to place in the national Super Showcase.
Trine University chemical engineering graduate Parker Reichhart has earned national recognition, receiving two awards in the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Annual Student Design Competition. The awards were presented during the 2025 Annual Student Conference, held Nov. 1–4 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Amanda Malefyt, Ph.D., professor in the McKetta Department of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering at Trine University, has been elected to serve as a director within the Education Division of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), beginning her four-year term this month.