Trinity University announced the creation of the Carlos Alvarez School of Arts and Humanities from a $25 million donation from Alvarez’s family.

One of the largest donations in the university’s history, the investment will establish new scholarships and fund undergraduate research, internships and global studies.

The university’s department page says the new school merges history, culture and innovation across majors like art history, architectural studies and linguistics.

Carlos Alvarez was the founder of the San Antonio-based beer distributer The Gambrinus Company.

Before his death in 2024, he helped establish Trinity’s Mexico, the Americas and Spain (MAS) Program for study abroad opportunities.

His daughter Malú Alvarez said, “It is very meaningful for my mother and our family to h

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