The right place at the right time: Mike Ferrell wrapping up 38 years at Trine
July 22, 2026
Fortuitous timing brought Mike Ferrell to Tri-State University.
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Trine's oldest alum passes away
September 12, 2018
Ethelwyn 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 engineering faculty member receives grant to write textbook
July 22, 2026
A faculty member in Trine University’s Allen School of Engineering and Computing has received a $5,000 grant to write an open education resource (OER) textbook for a new class to be offered beginning in the fall.
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Trine grad Shuler helps launch risk management, benefits company
July 21, 2026
A Trine University graduate has co-founded a new risk management and health employee benefits startup company with a mission to help employers strategically control costs while improving employee well-being.
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