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Trinity College has once again been named by
Architectural Digest
as
one of the most beautiful college campuses in America
. This year’s unranked list includes 64 colleges that stand out for their architectural legacy and setting.
notes that Trinity’s Long Walk “comprises several early examples of Collegiate Gothic architecture by British designer William Burges, the first two buildings of which were constructed in 1878.” The listing also highlights the Main Quad and the Trinity Chapel, which was designed by Frohman, Robb, and Little, the same firm that designed the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.
The introduction to
Architectural Digest
’s 2025 list said, “Many schools have stunning elements—like immaculate dining halls, otherworldly dorms, or jaw-dropping libraries—but the schools on the following list stun across the board. Like a well-styled outfit, from the entry arches to academic halls and manicured lawns, everything on these grounds works in harmony to create a place as striking as it is educational.”
Trinity’s most iconic structures were
added to the National Register of Historic Places
during the yearlong celebration of the College’s Bicentennial. In 2024, the National Park Service designated an 11.4-acre rectangular area anchored by the Long Walk and the Chapel as the Trinity College Long Walk Historic District with national importance.
The register is the nation’s official list of cultural resources worthy of preservation because of their significance in American life and is part of a federal program that supports public and private efforts to protect historic and archaeological assets.
“Being listed on the National Register of Historic Places is a profound acknowledgment of the enduring significance of our past and the importance of Trinity’s architecture to American history and society today,” said Trinity President Joanne Berger-Sweeney. “This serves as another example of how we can celebrate our College’s identity and ensure that future generations of Bantams can connect with the richness of our proud history.”
Jenny Scofield, Connecticut’s deputy state historic preservation officer, added, “Trinity’s Long Walk represents a precedent-setting design, not only for its collection of Gothic Revival-style craftsmanship, but also for its innovation in campus planning, through the original vision of a series of quadrangles and international collaboration.”
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Long Walk
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Chapel
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Architectural Digest
Names Trinity’s Campus Among the Most Beautiful in America
Architectural Digest
Names Trinity’s Campus Among the Most Beautiful in America
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Posted
April 21, 2025
Category
Announcement
Trinity College has once again been named by
Architectural Digest
as
one of the most beautiful college campuses in America
. This year’s unranked list includes 64 colleges that stand out for their architectural legacy and setting.
notes that Trinity’s Long Walk “comprises several early examples of Collegiate Gothic architecture by British designer William Burges, the first two buildings of which were constructed in 1878.” The listing also highlights the Main Quad and the Trinity Chapel, which was designed by Frohman, Robb, and Little, the same firm that designed the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.
The introduction to
Architectural Digest
’s 2025 list said, “Many schools have stunning elements—like immaculate dining halls, otherworldly dorms, or jaw-dropping libraries—but the schools on the following list stun across the board. Like a well-styled outfit, from the entry arches to academic halls and manicured lawns, everything on these grounds works in harmony to create a place as striking as it is educational.”
Trinity’s most iconic structures were
added to the National Register of Historic Places
during the yearlong celebration of the College’s Bicentennial. In 2024, the National Park Service designated an 11.4-acre rectangular area anchored by the Long Walk and the Chapel as the Trinity College Long Walk Historic District with national importance.
The register is the nation’s official list of cultural resources worthy of preservation because of their significance in American life and is part of a federal program that supports public and private efforts to protect historic and archaeological assets.
“Being listed on the National Register of Historic Places is a profound acknowledgment of the enduring significance of our past and the importance of Trinity’s architecture to American history and society today,” said Trinity President Joanne Berger-Sweeney. “This serves as another example of how we can celebrate our College’s identity and ensure that future generations of Bantams can connect with the richness of our proud history.”
Jenny Scofield, Connecticut’s deputy state historic preservation officer, added, “Trinity’s Long Walk represents a precedent-setting design, not only for its collection of Gothic Revival-style craftsmanship, but also for its innovation in campus planning, through the original vision of a series of quadrangles and international collaboration.”
Learn more about the
Long Walk
and the
Chapel
.
Share
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Names Trinity among the Most Beautiful College Campuses in America
Trinity has once again made
Architectural Digest
’s annual list of the most beautiful college campuses in America. The publication takes into consideration both architectural legacy and setting, and singled out Trinity for its picturesque Long Walk, landscape design, and Chapel.
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April 13, 2026
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Two Trinity College student-led teams have been selected to receive Projects for Peace grants for summer 2026, joining a long tradition of Trinity students designing community-based solutions for local challenges worldwide.
Announcement
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For 20 years, the Trinity International Hip Hop Festival has brought together artists, students, and community members from Hartford and across the globe. A new photo exhibit opening in conjunction with this year’s festival celebrates its history and legacy.
Trinity Community
April 2, 2026
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Multi-time tech CEO, entrepreneur, and Trinity Trustee N. Louis “Lou” Shipley ’85 will be the speaker at the College’s 200th Commencement on Sunday, May 17. Honorary degrees will be awarded to Shipley, as well as to Joanne Berger-Sweeney, Trinity College president, emerita, and Carolyn “Carrie” Pelzel ’74.
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