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Karina Smith: New Director of Alumni Relations

DEERFIELD, IL – Trinity International University has hired Karina Renee Smith as its new director of alumni relations. Karina is the youngest daughter of a large Christian family. Her father was a United Methodist pastor, and her mother was a Chicago Public School teacher. As such, Karina has been gifted

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About TIU

Trinity International University (TIU) is a Christian university affiliated with the Evangelical Free Church of America. TIU has campuses in California, Illinois, and South Florida. Though each of these institutions serves a distinct purpose and provides a unique experience, one mission unites them all: to “educate men and women to engage in God’s redemptive work in the world.” We want to enable our students—at all entities and in every discipline—to be prepared to lead others, as they are entrusted with the gospel to think and live as Christ-followers in the twenty-first century.
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Pastoral Residency at First Free Wichita

The First Evangelical Free Church of Wichita, Kansas, has been partnering with TEDS to offer residency to seminary graduates. First Free’s two-year program offers full-time, paid positions with placement support after residency. It has blessed a number of pastors in training already and offers them multi-ethnic preaching opportunities, ministry opportunities,

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Lisa McCormick Shines Light Into The Art World Through Her Illustrations

Trinity International University alumna Lisa McCormick (BA ‘15) is creating artwork for several popular brands, including Patagonia, Home Depot, and Kawasaki, to name a few. “People are often surprised to hear I received my graphic design degree from a small Christian college,” says McCormick. “Trinity offered me many opportunities that

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Helms Takes Over as Women’s Soccer Head Coach

  Trinity International University has hired Morgan Helms (BA ‘15, MA ‘18) as the fifth women’s soccer coach in program history, announced Athletic Director Heather Logue. “I am thrilled to have Morgan back at TIU. As an alumna of the women’s soccer program, she recognizes that coaching soccer is so

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From Medicine to Ministry: Dr. Smith’s Bioethics Journey

Dr. David Smith developed a hunger for Christian bioethics after practicing cardiology for over 20 years in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was troubled by physicians and educators supporting euthanasia, but did not have many places to turn for resources or support from other Christians. He took a three month sabbatical

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