April 29, 2024
Representatives from the offices of Indiana’s senators, Mike Braun and Todd Young, and Rep. Jim Banks (R-3rd) presented Trine University men’s basketball Coach Brooks Miller with copies of Congressional resolutions honoring the Thunder for their NCAA Division III national championship.
Miller was presented with the resolutions at the MTI Center on Wednesday, April 24.
Dated March 21, 2024, Banks’ resolution reads, in part: “This season, Trine has reminded Hoosiers why we love the game of basketball. They have exhibited all the traits that make the game so compelling. Not only have they excited and entertained their audiences in Northeast Indiana and beyond, but their dedication, hard work and will to win have inspired them.”
The Senate resolution will be presented jointly by U.S. Sens. Braun and Young at a later date.
Pictured, from left, in front of the national championship trophy, are Steve Justus, outreach director for Rep. Banks; Mary Martin, regional director for Sen. Braun; Erin Dove, regional director for Sen. Young; John Shannon, Ph.D., Trine University president; and Coach Miller.
Photo by Dean Orewiler.
The Angola Area Chamber of Commerce honored Trine University for the Best Business Contribution to the Community at its 12th annual Excellence in Business Accolades, known as Ebbies, on April 23.
Areeba Kazi, a Trine University biology major from Angola, Indiana, is the winner of the inaugural Jannen School of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Award for Excellence in Student Research.
Trine University has selected Jon VanderWal, a veteran coach with a history of NCAA tournament success, to head its men’s basketball program.