Safety is something many students might overlook in their daily lives. The National Panhellenic Council (NPHC) held a safety class with a guest from Troy University Police Department (TUPD), Patrolman Tatyana Lee, last Wednesday.   The importance of safety on campus for students was the main discussion.  “Safety is so important for students because this is a very vulnerable time in our lives,” said Shania Brunson, an exercise science major from Tuskegee, Alabama. “We’re tryin

Troy’s Sorrell 360 Finance put together a Bingo Kickoff Event last Wednesday afternoon in John Robert Lewis Hall  for students to learn more information about the program and what it has in store for the semester. All students were invited.  Sorrell 360 Center for Professional Life Director Preston Pritchett served as the host for this event, presenting information about the program through a slideshow presentation before everyone got into the fun of the competitive bingo gam

Members of Troy’s History Club gathered in Patterson Hall last Wednesday for a night of fun, prizes, friendly competition and history themed jeopardy.   History club is a club open to both history and non-history majors that invites students to fun events and academic events surrounding history. One of the club’s more popular and laid-back meetings, Trivia Night,saw history club members flex their knowledge  and buzz in on trivia questions for a shot at winning prizes.   Acco

An Alabama poetry society held a writers’ workshop and open mic at the Johnson Center for the Arts on Saturday.  The Alabama State Poetry Society’s (ASPS) workshop focused on unleashing creativity and breaking down the natural, conforming habits common among less-experienced writers. The event was led by Florence, Alabama Poet Laureate, Shannon Milliman.  “This isn’t your typical poetry workshop,” Milliman said. “We shook up the habits that served us well but maybe kept us sa

In recent weeks, Troy women’s tennis has had some success and part of it has come from Leena Metwally.  A junior from Cairo, Egypt, Metwally stands at 5-1 in overall play and 3-0 in singles play. She has defeated opponents with an average set score of 5.7-2.4 so far in 2026.  Metwally has vastly improved compared to the fall 2025 season. She’s already matched the amount of doubles wins she had in the fall and is just two singles wins away from matching the wins she had in the

The Sun Belt softball preseason poll is here, and with it comes their prediction for the Troy softball team. With 63 votes, Troy is projected to finish in ninth place, just below Georgia Southern and just above South Alabama.   Brady Fitch photo Kam Munson fields a ball during a 2025 fall ball warmup With a heavy focus on the transfer portal this offseason, head coach Eric Newell is looking to exceed the Sun Belt’s expectations.  Last season, the Trojans went 33-24, which inc

The Troy baseball season is approaching quickly, with just over a week left until opening day.   The Trojans finished up their historic 2025 season 39-21, and 18-12 in conference play while placing third in the Sun Belt Conference for the third consecutive season. The Trojans were nationally ranked for a program record 15 consecutive weeks, reaching a program-best No. 14 in the Baseball America Poll.   The Trojans also received their first ever preseason ranking at No. 25 in

Troy women’s tennis moved to 2-1 on the season following its victory over the Bethel Wildcats – their best start to the season since the 2023-24 spring season.   The Trojans welcomed fans to the Lunsford Tennis Complex by claiming victories on every court resulting in the final score of 7-0. This match marks the beginning of a short homestand for the Trojans.  Action began with the Trojans securing the doubles point. The first victory of the day came as Leena Metwally and Ale

The Troy Trojans men’s and women’s basketball teams will be participating in the second round of the SBC-MAC Challenge this upcoming Saturday, Feb. 7. Troy looks to remain undefeated in the challenge after the men’s team took down Kent State on the road, and the women’s team annihilated Toledo at Trojan Arena in November.  The SBC-MAC Challenge consists of 13 men’s and women’s teams from both the Sun Belt and Mid-Atlantic conferences. The Sun Belt men’s teams host the MAC tea

Troy announces renaming of practice facility prior to game against App State, celebrates John Harrsion's contributions Troy University honored alumnus and Board of Trustees member John Harrison on Saturday by renaming the practice gym inside Trojan Arena.  The John Harrison Center now features a plaque in front of its doorway honoring the 1992 ‘Distinguished Alum of the Year.’ Harrison joined the Board of Trustees in 1995. He is also a former mayor of Luverne, Alabama, for 15

Troy men’s basketball suffered two at home losses last week against James Madison and App State. Troy fell 74-63 to JMU before dropping a 66-44 contest to the Mountaineers.  Following a five-game winning streak, Troy welcomed the Dukes of James Madison to Trojan Arena on Thursday night. The 6-1 start to January would come to a halt though with a 74-63 loss.  Brady Fitch photo Austin Cross stands during a game. “ James Madison was the better team today; they were very physical

The Trojans continued their streak of crushing records during their return to Clemson last weekend. During the track and field team’s time at the Bob Pollock Invitational, the Trojans once again competed against many Power Four schools such as Auburn, Georgia Tech and NC State.  On the men’s side, Troy broke three program records, including times in the 4x400, 5000m and mile.  Romario Taylor, Antonio Blair, Dawson Isbell and Devyn Pearman beat the men’s 4x400 program record w

Head coach Chanda Rigby cemented herself even further into Troy history Wednesday night when her Troy women’s basketball team came back from down 21-points to beat Marshall, capturing her 500th career win.   “It’s surreal,” said Coach Rigby to Troy Athletics after the win. “There are so many great players, coaches and staff that I could be here for hours talking about them.  “Tonight was one of my favorite moments and favorite wins, because we showed the Trojan way. No matter

The Troy women’s basketball team experienced a week of historic resilience on the road, storming back from a 21-point deficit to stun Marshall 85-82 before pulling away late to dismantle Coastal Carolina 88-77.  Despite facing massive early deficits and hostile environments, the Trojans maintained their rebounding dominance and propelled head coach Chanda Rigby to a monumental career milestone of 500 career wins.   These two victories solidified Troy’s position at the top of

Troy University’s mock trial team invited Auburn University and the University of West Florida to a tournament this past week to prepare for the upcoming regional tournament in New Orleans, Louisiana.     Multiple competition rounds were held to provide a friendly, low-stakes opportunity to prepare for the upcoming regional tournament.    “This will be our first year travelling to New Orleans for regionals,” said Dr. Adam Rutkowski, assistant professor of political science an

One of Troy University’s professors will have his original play, “Trains,” shine in the limelight at the Barter Theatre in Abingdon, Virginia— the country’s oldest running professional theatre.  Quinton Cockrell has been a professor of theatre at Troy University since 2009, where he has taught classes in acting, directing and helped with multiple productions held on campus.   Cockrell’s relationship with Barter Theatre began in 2020 when he won the first Black Stories Black V

The Troy University Office of Career Services held its second “Workshop Wednesday” on Jan. 28, which focused on educating students about internships.   The second installment of the workshops, titled “Landing an Internship You’ll Actually Love,” included a presentation disproving myths surrounding internships, where to find quality internships, how to evaluate which roles are truly a good match for you and how to market yourself as a strong candidate. The presentation also ga

Troy University’s School of Nursing added a new Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Registered Nurse (RN) bridge program on the Montgomery campus. Graduates of this program will receive an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) and are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Exam .  This program is an institutional collaboration with Baptist Health, a chain of hospitals across the River Region.  “The Baptist Health and Troy partnership provides an opportunity to provi

The Troy University Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps’ (AFROTC) recently launched drone program has shown significant success among cadets.  Most notably, the program, which was launched last semester, is the first of its kind and has allowed eight cadets to earn their remote pilot certification.  Drone Program Director Chase Lunsford, a criminal justice graduate student from Freeport, Florida, shared some insight into the program and how it began.  “The program came

While tensions were high, so was respect as students discussed and debated as part of Nu Theta chapter’s mock debate held in Patterson Hall.    Delta Sigma Theta’s Nu Theta chapter’s political awareness and involvement committee prepared a series of questions, giving students the chance to share their perspectives. The event was designed to encourage open dialogue and provide students with a chance to engage in civil discussion on issues affecting both campus life and nationa

Over the weekend, Troy University Habitat for Humanity raised around $10,000 during its sixth annual polar plunge, bringing many together for a cold jump.  More than 50 students gathered at the City of Troy Parks and Recreation Center to take part in the event, which challenges participants to jump into icy water to raise money for Habitat for Humanity’s mission.  In years past, the plunge was held in the outdoor pool at the university recreation center. This year, below-free

The Arboretum installed a splash of color and a place for solace – a pet memorial bridge – along one of their meadow trails in honor of a community member’s sick pet this month.  Cheyenne Tillery’s 13-year-old dog, Trina, has been suffering from cancer. Recently, a complication with her medications had Tillery worried Trina was not going to survive.   Emma Wadsen photo The rainbow bridge stands in the arboretum. At the time, the only thing that could bring Tillery comfort was