January 06, 2026
Justin Weber, an experienced teacher and education administrator, has joined Trine
University as its new executive director of student success.
In this role, Weber will oversee the departments within the university’s Office of Student Success and the administration of developmental and academic success services for Trine University.
He will lead and assess university retention efforts, including early intervention, personalized outreach and identification of barriers to student success.
“Justin’s background includes successfully optimizing and enhancing the student experience, and we’re excited to have him do the same as executive director of student success at Trine University,” said Amy Heavin, assistant dean for academics at Trine. “His history of working collaboratively with students, educators, administrators and the community to foster an innovative educational environment make him an ideal fit for this position.”
Weber most recently served as assistant principal at Garrett High School, where he managed discipline and attendance for more than 550 students. He also helped establish robust Career and Technical Education programs at the school.
Prior to becoming assistant principal at Garrett High School, Weber served as a teacher and coach over nine years at Wawasee, Twin Lakes and Garrett high schools. He consistently earned highly effective ratings as a teacher and coached athletic teams to championships.
“In my work as a local educator and school administrator, I was well aware of the great things Trine University is doing,” he said. “I’m proud to be a part of this university and its mission, and to contribute to the continued success of Trine University students.”
Weber earned his Bachelor of Science degree in secondary education from Manchester College and his Master of Arts in Education with a specialty in education leadership from Ball State University.
The Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society recently named Trine University pre-med biology student Lauren Hillin of Charlotte, North Carolina, its Foy-Sagabiel Undergraduate Scholar Leader of the Year.
Two Trine University students — Chloe Laird, a chemical engineering major from Warsaw, Indiana, and Makenzie Amich, a forensic science major from Thorntown, Indiana — recently had the opportunity to connect with thousands of chemistry professionals and students from across the country at the American Chemical Society (ACS) national meeting in Chicago.
Steuben County community members are invited to join Trine University students and alumni and local businesses for Breaking the Silence Together, the university's inaugural mental health walk, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26.