Dominican University Awards TRINITY Students Tuition-Free Classes
By Kristin Peterson, Dominican University
Dominican University has awarded 33 Trinity High School students with certificates for a tuition-free college-level class at Dominican this summer. The students, all of whom have a GPA of 3.75 or higher, were recognized as Trinity-Dominican Scholars during a program held at the university on Monday, February 22.
Dominican University and Trinity High School launched the collaborative Trinity-Dominican Scholars program in 2007 in recognition of their shared Dominican mission and to advance the educational opportunities of academically talented Trinity students. Through the program, Trinity students can get a head start on their college careers by taking tuition-free classes, be granted early admission to the university, and be awarded a $2,500 scholarship each year for up to four years. Trinity-Dominican Scholars may also participate in joint service projects with Dominican students and have full access to the university’s extensive library resources.
The 2010 Trinity-Dominican Scholars include: Tiffany Alvarado, Katherine Ball, Meagan Bura, Francesca Chimera, Kamarri Chruciel, Danielle Cinkues, Analisa Concepcion, Maureen Conneely, Dana Dahhan, Catherine Figura, Sarah Flaherty, Christina Francisco, Britta Jacob, Leigh Ann Jandrist, Claire Jaster, Erica Johnson, Laura Laszkiewicz, Stephanie Luviano, Emily Martinez, Hannah McDonald, Rebecca Mendoza, Jani Mikel, Julia Murphy, Elizabeth Pasquini, Darcy Peters, Theoni Richardson, Nancy Samatas, Sarah Schmidt, Samantha Szykowny, Maya Theus, and Rhea Torresso.
In addition to its partnership with Trinity High School, Dominican University enjoys collaborations with several other area Catholic schools, including St. Edmund Parish School in Oak Park as well as Maternity BVM Elementary School, San Miguel School’s Gary Comer Campus, St. Angela School, and Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School, all of which are on Chicago’s west side. Through its service learning program, the university also maintains relationships with several Catholic-sponsored social service agencies throughout Chicago.
Founded in 1901, Dominican University is a comprehensive, coeducational Catholic institution offering bachelor’s degrees through the Rosary College of Arts and Sciences and master’s degrees through the Graduate School of Library and Information Science, the Brennan School of Business, the School of Education, the Graduate School of Social Work, and the School of Leadership and Continuing Studies. The university also offers a doctoral degree in library and information science. In the 2010 issue of America’s Best Colleges, U.S. News & World Report ranked Dominican University in the top 20 of Midwest master’s level universities. The magazine also ranked Dominican as one of 15 Midwest “Great Schools at a Great Price.”
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