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Tony Kline, Ph.D., president of Trine University 6/2/26

By: Andy St. John • June 2, 2026

Dr. Tony Kline, the 19th president of Trine University, joins Andy St. John on WLKI 100.3 to reflect on his first day leading the institution and his 13-year journey from the Franks School of Education to the president's office. He discusses Trine's growth from a regional campus to a university serving more than 14,000 students, the teamwork and vision behind its continued success, and the school's impressive 99% job placement rate.

Dr. Kline also shares why maintaining strong connections with students remains a top priority, highlights the university's partnership with the Angola community, and talks about collaborative projects such as the newly opened Sheets Family Park. Plus, he celebrates the success of Trine Thunder softball and the student-athletes who represent the university on and off the field.