September 20, 2024
The Trine University community is mourning the tragic loss of student Ben Kurtzweg,
who passed away Sept. 18, 2024.
Ben, a junior from Fort Wayne, Indiana, majoring in actuarial science died from injuries sustained in an accident on Friday, Sept. 6. He was a Kappa Sigma brother and an active member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Angola.
“It is unspeakably tragic when someone so young passes away,” said Earl D. Brooks, Ph.D., Trine University president. “Our hearts go out to Ben’s family, to the Kappa Sigma brothers and to everyone here on Trine’s campus who knew and cared for Ben. We grieve with you and our thoughts and prayers go out to each one who was impacted, but especially to Ben’s family.”
Ben's obituary, including funeral arrangements, is at divinemercyfuneralhome.com/obituary/benjamin-kurtzweg
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Trine University’s McKetta Department of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering students showcased their skills and excellence at the 2024 American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) National Student Conference, earning national awards and honors while competing against top programs from across the country.
Trine University’s esports teams rose to new levels of success this fall, winning their first conference championship and first national titles in Overwatch and League of Legends.
High school seniors looking to enroll at Trine University in fall 2025 are invited to attend Instant Admission Day on Tuesday, Jan. 8, where they can receive an immediate admission decision and learn about scholarship opportunities.