Trinity International University Employee Directory
Higher EducationIllinois, United States201-500 Employees
Trinity International University is a mid-sized private Christian university in the higher education sector, with campuses in Deerfield, Illinois, and Santa Ana, California. It traces its origins to a house Bible study in 1897 and has since grown to include two schools and six academic centers. The institution's mission centers on educating people to engage in God's redemptive work in the world by fostering academic excellence, faithful Christian living, and lifelong learning. The university is based in the Chicago area and operates campuses in Illinois and California. It serves students seeking an education that integrates faith with scholarship within a faith-based segment of higher education. In June 2025, Trinity International University announced the appointment of Dr. David W. Pao, then-dean of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, as interim president effective July 1, 2025.