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Dec. 9, 2011

Trinity University to Recognize Distinguished Alumnus and Spirit of Trinity Recipient

SAN ANTONIO - Trinity University will honor two outstanding graduates Friday, Jan. 27, with a campus dinner and reception. Robert Holleyman '76, president and CEO of the Business Software Alliance (BSA), will be honored as Trinity's Distinguished Alumnus.  In addition, Glenna McCord '47, longtime volunteer at the University and founder of the alumni book-signing event during Trinity's Alumni Weekend, will receive the Spirit of Trinity Award.

Holleyman has been a global advocate for the software industry since 1990. During his time as president and CEO of BSA, the software company has grown more than five times in profit, to $310 billion in annual sales. He has expanded BSA's operations into 80 countries and leads the most successful anti-piracy program in the history of any industry.  He serves on President Obama's Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations, the principal advisory committee for the U.S. government on trade matters.  Additionally, he's been an active member in many civil and charitable groups, currently acting as treasurer of the Board of Trustees of the National Building Museum and member of the Board of Governors of the Bryce Harlow Foundation.

McCord served on Trinity's National Alumni Board (NAB) for two terms and then filled the unexpired term of a member who became ill. She aided in creating the current NAB mission, participated in the planning of Alumni Weekend, and helped in the selection of alumni to be honored each year.  She has volunteered and held memberships with such associations as the Republican Women's Club, Habitat for Humanity, United Way, the Birth Defects Center, the Mental Health Mental Retardation Advisory Committee and the Conservation Society. She is being honored for her love of learning, involvement in the community, contribution to public life, and dedication to Trinity.

The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Great Hall of the Chapman Center on the Trinity campus. For more information or to register, contact the Alumni Relations Office at 210-999-8404.