Trinity College (Connecticut) - Alma Mater

Alma Mater

Trinity's alma mater is "’Neath the Elms." It was written in 1882 by Trinity student Augustus P. Burgwin to the tune of a song that his butler often sang. When "'Neath the Elms" was written, the College had been planting elm trees on the quad, which remain today. Trinity alumni use this as a motto when referencing Trinity; for example, a Trinity alumnus would say to another: "I'll see you 'neath the elms." The alma mater of Trinity College is also the basis for other terms used on campus, such as "Ol' Trin."