Move-in weekend is a stressful time for many students as they are unloading, unpacking and saying goodbye to their families for the school year. However, it can be even more stressful when a student forgets a key component for everyday living. Several students forgot key things for their dorm experience this year, which they said were essential to college survival. “I forgot a mattress topper, so I had to go buy a new one,” said Noah Hadwin, a sophomore political science majo

Students perform at Apollo Night. Jameson Fowler photos An organization highlighting the impact of Black students in journalism is preparing to throw their first event of the semester. Apollo Night is an annual event put on by Troy’s National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and Troy’s Welcome Week Committee that allows students to showcase their talents to their peers at the beginning of every fall semester. “It’s meant to be a fun, high energy event that celebrates t

Current and potential fraternity members enjoy cookout activities. Avery Lewis photos As students returned to Troy University for the fall semester, the Interfraternity Council (IFC) welcomed current and prospective fraternity members back to campus with a cookout designed to build community and kick off the new school year. The event brought together students from across Troy’s Greek life community for food, games and music while giving students an opportunity to reconnect

Another year filled with stories, emotions and creations is set to take center stage. Troy’s Department of Theatre and Dance released its itinerary of productions for the 2026-27 school year. The department’s production season includes literary favorites, inventive adaptations and a variety of student-led performances and projects. “This semester's performances will be ones you don’t want to miss,” said Melody Chen, a senior dance major from Andalusia, Alabama, who is a media

Starting in the 2026 athletic season, Veterans Memorial Stadium will have the Troy Regional Medical Centers logo on the visiting sideline. The announcement follows a wave of new field and jersey sponsors within Division I athletics. The deal, which is seven years long, is expected to benefit every student athlete, boost Troy Regionals coverage and strengthen the bond between the two in the Wiregrass region. The logo will be placed within the 10- and 20-yard lines on the visit

Weeks before the first game of the 2026 football season, the Trojans take the field as they practice their hits, runs and plays during fall camp. Fall camp started Wednesday, Aug. 5, and will last until Saturday, Aug. 22. Brady Fitch photos The Troy Trojans Football team, the reigning Sun Belt West Division champions, are picked to win the West again this year by 12 of the 14 voters for the Sun Belt Conference Preseason Awards, with the other two predicting them to be second.

Troy Athletics announced the hiring of JD Lamm as the newest coaching addition to the women’s golf team. The announcement came exactly a month after Troy made a change in leadership that saw former head coach Randy Keck leave the program. “[Coming to Troy] was kind of just one of those situations where the stars aligned a little bit,” Lamm said. “We had a lot of success with both of my teams last year and a lot of those players moved on this year.” A lot of success might be

Ellison Laney photo, Keely Cash practices on the field during practice Keenan Ainge joins Troy Soccer’s coaching staff for the 2026 season as the new goalkeeper coach. Troy announced the new arrival on July 13. "I'm incredibly excited to be part of this program and can't wait to get started," Ainge said. "I'd like to thank Coach Wyman for the opportunity to join his staff. “I'm looking forward to helping build a successful future for Troy soccer." Ainge is a Cambridge, E

The Troy soccer team made many changes and additions during the offseason, with new players, coaches and tactics making its way onto the pitch. Since May, head coach Jake Wyman and his staff have been able to pull 13 new players onto the team for this upcoming season, with eight freshmen joining the squad, as well as five new transfers. "We're ecstatic to finish our first recruiting class with some quality transfers," Wyman said. "Our staff worked our socks off to assemble a

While the Boys of Troy went around the bases in Omaha, several Troy fans headed to Rocco’s Pizza and Cantina to take part in a fan-favorite College World Series tradition. For six years now, fans have swarmed Rocco’s to take part in its Jell-O shot challenge. The challenge is simple: whichever fanbase orders the most shots wins. However, the reason some fans participate in the challenge is not because of the colorful shots, but the impact it has on communities. “Rocco’s chal

Troy Baseball reached a historic milestone in Omaha, Nebraska, over the summer, making its first College World Series appearance. Three of the key players who helped the Trojans get there are returning for the 2027 season. Jimmy Janicki, Houston Markham and Jabe Boroff will return to the Troy Trojans after each contributed during Troy’s regular and post-season run. The trio played a key role in Troy’s 12-8 comeback victory over Ole Miss in an elimination game at the College W

Big changes happened to Troy’s scholarship portal over the summer, aiming to give students an easier and faster application experience. The changes were spearheaded by Director of Scholarships Kerrie Hill. The scholarship portal, previously made possible through a software called Blackbaud, is now AwardSpring. “[The university] has been looking around for a new platform for over a year now,” Hill said. After meeting with several different companies, AwardSpring is what th

A long-time Troy staff member and administrator will step into a new role starting this semester. Alicia Bookout, who most recently acted as the associate vice chancellor for financial aid, is taking on a new role as the interim vice chancellor of development and alumni affairs. The change comes at Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins Jr’s direct request – one that Bookout was proud to receive. “It means a great deal to be trusted with [serving in this position],” Bookout said. “Being

This summer, learning didn’t stop for Troy students studying abroad. Students traveled around the globe – from the Sahara Desert to Europe’s historic cities – turning world-famous landscapes into their personal classrooms. Multiple departments traveled across Europe, South America and Asia this year, visiting destinations such as London, Italy, Aregentina, Egypt and China. Each of these experiences offered countless educational opportunities while providing students with mem

What was meant to be a routine post to make others laugh gave one Troy student a few moments of fame on Fox News this summer. “I’ll tell you what, being on Fox News was not on my bingo card for 2026,” said Rachel McDaniel, a nontraditional junior studio art major from Troy, Alabama. “I honestly don’t even watch the news. “If my friends and family hadn’t seen it, I wouldn’t have ever known I was on Fox News.” McDaniel was playing a mobile game of Catan, while ignoring several

As students prepare for the fall semester, the Troy University Police Department (TUPD) is reminding everyone that campus safety starts with awareness. Whether walking alone after a late-night study session or heading home after an evening out, officers say several resources are available to help students stay safe. TUPD Chief George Beaudry said there are several safety resources and services available through the campus police department. One of those offered services is a

Students cuddle puppies during last year's Welcome Week. University Relations photo Welcome Week, the name given to the collection of eight days full of events aimed at welcoming students to Troy University, has officially kicked off. For many incoming students, the events stand as their first opportunity to meet new people, get involved on campus and begin their college experience. “At the heart of Welcome Week is creating a sense of belonging,” said Associate Dean of Stu

A group tailgates for last year's Homecoming game. University Relations photo Gameday tailgating at Troy University will start to look different this upcoming football season. The Troy University Police Department (TUPD) recently collaborated with Troy Athletics and university administration to update the tailgating policy on campus. In a Facebook post, TUPD outlined several new rules, including no fully enclosed tents, no overnight tailgating and no tailgating past kickoff.

Chi Omega sisters gather in front of their house on Sorority Hill Kathryn Clark photo As Trojans rushed across the intersection of Veterans Memorial Drive and Elm Street onto Sorority Hill for Bid Day last Saturday, they marked their very first moments as newly pledged sorority sisters. On a sunny morning full of excitement, memories and sisterhood, sorority members joined hands, donned their colors and threw what they knew with their new sisters for the first time. One of th