The five social media ambassadors pose for a group photo on campus. University Relations photo Troy University officially launched its social media ambassador program and announced this year's five ambassadors. Those social media ambassadors selected by the university are Giavanni Fuller, a senior communications major; Ty Davidson, a junior broadcast journalism major; Anna-Scott Gingras, a junior marketing major; Jamarion Willie, a junior electronics engineering major and

A crowd of students ran or walked with AKA sorority on Sunday to raise awareness for suicide. AKA worked to plan the event for over a month, and the outpouring of support was overwhelming. "Honestly I was really overwhelmed,” said AKA Community Service Chair Destyni Winbush, a junior nursing major from Mobile, Alabama. “I was like wow, this is so much of a bigger event than I thought it would be. “I'm so grateful that so many people were able to come out and show support

A Troy Public Radio microphone sits inside a recording booth. Nate Henderson photo Normally, Troy Public Radio (TPR) broadcasts through stereos and speakers to bring information all across Alabama, but last week, it took to the airwaves for a different reason – funding. “We go on air for eight days and remind people that we are listener supported, so that means the majority of the money that we get comes from our listeners to pay for programming,” said TPR Director Kyle Gas

Troy University students with existing businesses can now compete for marketing resources through the Idea Bank’s 2026 Student Entrepreneur Marketing Competition. The competition is designed for students who already have a business and are looking for ways to reach more customers and improve their marketing. Students will create a table at the Idea Bank featuring materials such as business cards, flyers, stickers, products and other items that represent their business. “T

Mayor Jason Reeves visits the Claudia Crosby theater. University Relations photo Mayor Jason Reeves, apart from being born and spending the first six months of his life in Oklahoma, lived in Troy for his whole life. He’s the seventh generation in his family to live in Pike County and the third generation to attend Troy University, after his grandmother and both his parents. During his time as a student in Troy, he involved himself in many student organizations across campus

Academy Street Career Innovation Center (ASCIC) held a ribbon cutting Thursday to celebrate the repurposing of the facility and a successful first month of operations. After 56 years, what was once the segregated Academy Street High School (ASHS) has been repurposed as Academy Street Career Innovation Center. The ceremony featured speakers ranging from Alabama congressmen to alumni of the old high school who are relieved their alma mater is getting new life. “When you have

Troy’s Board of Trustees ratified the continuation of the Faculty Senate in early September after the Alabama state government pushed it to do so. The Alabama legislature passed Alabama Act 2026-432 in early July of this year, which went on to make public universities’ governing bodies across the state review and ratify their faculty senates. Troy’s Faculty Senate serves as an advisory body to the administration, offering the faculty's perspective on issues present on coll

Students hold different nation's flags at the end of the Peace Walk. University Relations photo The International Student Cultural Organization (ISCO) raised its flags high during the annual ISCO Peace Walk Wednesday night. The Peace Walk was made to symbolize international peace and celebrate the International Day of Peace, which was the previous Monday. For ISCO Faculty Adviser Dr. Jay Valentine, the Peace Walk is a great way to directly address peace on campus. “To have

Members of NSA work their Nepali Fest tables. Dawson Parks photo The Nepalese Student Association (NSA) took to the quad for its Nepali Fest Tuesday morning. With Nepali food, drinks, games and henna, the festival itself was lighthearted. The reasoning behind it, though, was more serious. "Recently, the flood happened in Nepal," said Khusi Ramdam, the president of NSA and a junior biomedical sciences major from Kathmandu, Nepal. "This year it was really unexpected. No heav

Students and T-Roy cheer on during the party on the quad. Kathryn Clark photo Troy University kicked off its 140th academic-year celebration Tuesday, marking a milestone that gives students, faculty and alumni an opportunity to look back at how the university has grown, and the legacy current students will leave behind. The kickoff brought members of the campus community together to begin a months-long celebration leading up to the university’s anniversary in February. “It

Students get sworn in as global scholars during an April ceremony. University Relations photo Honors Global Scholars, a signature initiative within University Honors at Troy University, has expanded its enrollment while creating new opportunities for students through research, leadership, scholarships, international experiences and community engagement. “We started with about 50 students in our inaugural Global Scholars class, and in just two years we’re at about 120 studen

Students and faculty listen to a speaker. Jimmy Nichols photo The McNair Scholars Program launched its first lunch-and-learn series of the semester on Wednesday. The Troy’s TRIO Program is aimed at first-generation college students interested in graduate programs. The program aims to help these students achieve their higher education goals. “The McNair Scholars Program helps undergraduate students learn about research and produce research outcomes such as poster present

A student checks her registration online. Caroline Marshall photo Last week, the Troy University chapters of Turning Point USA and College Democrats came together on the quad with one goal in mind: to help students register to vote for the upcoming midterm elections. Members of both groups made it clear to students who passed that checking their registration wouldn’t take long. They said it’s as simple as coming by, filling out an online form and walking back to class. "

A Troy professor will continue his research in Africa for three more months despite a grant that was supposed to expire at the end of June. Thanks to a Fulbright scholarship, Dr. Richard Nokes has spent most of 2026 in Uganda with hopes of turning the country’s spoken history into a written one. “The printing press didn’t come to Uganda until the late 19th century, and widespread literacy is even more recent,” Nokes said. “Most of these stories have been passed down through

The Troy University cheerleading team held its second stunt clinic of the semester on Sept. 13, and plans to have a final clinic in early October. High school cheerleaders from across the area filled the Elm Street gym that weekend as they had the opportunity to work with collegiate athletes and coaches to learn new skills. “A lot of these girls are either learning basing or flying for the first time, or trying new skills,” said Nicolas Laracuente, head coach of the Troy c

Four of 2026's IMPACT Leaders get soon-to-be students excited. University Relations photo Any student interested in becoming an IMPACT leader must be a full-time student taking 12 or more credit hours, have a 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA and be set to graduate after December 2027. They must also attend one of three interest meetings on either September 28, September 30, or October 1. “Before I applied to be an IMPACT leader, I could have never guessed how much that summer w

As Troy University’s Sound of the South (SOTS) prepares to take off for London at the end of the year, they’re looking to various fundraising ventures to fund their way. SOTS will be in London from Dec. 28 to Jan. 4 for the London New Year’s Day Parade. Dr. Jerianne Larson, assistant director of bands and assistant professor of music, shared the importance of the London trip. “I think it’s wonderful for the students and the school because the Sound of the South is the larg

Workers bolted solid brass letters onto the Center for Materials and Manufacturing Sciences (CMMS) building Friday, naming the building after Drinkard. Nate Henderson photos

A scooter sits on the quad where many students ride between classes. Nate Henderson photo On a campus where most destinations are just minutes apart, scooters can seem like the fastest way to get from point A to point B – but how do students feel about other students’ use of those scooters? “I think they’re good overall, especially for athletes or people who may be international students and don’t have a car,” said Elijah Goddard, a junior business administration and manage

A crosswalk on campus became the scene of an electronic scooter-related accident on Tuesday, Sept. 15. According to the Troy University Police Department (TUPD), a student crossing the street on an electric scooter behind Hawkins Hall collided with a vehicle driving down John M. Long Drive. A student swerves while operating a scooter on campus. Nate Henderson video TUPD said the crash happened Tuesday afternoon when a scooter operator, who was driving a Onewheel, or electric

Current Miss Troy University Anna Grace Tucker speaks to candidates. Reba Mull photo The Miss Troy University organization held an interest meeting for students looking for their opportunity for the crown last Thursday. Young students filed in for the meeting looking forward to learn more about their chance to be Miss Troy University. Being Miss Troy University offers more than just a $7,500 scholarship – it also gives the opportunity to represent Troy University and the ch

Inside Smith's office, his badges and credentials from over the years hang on display. Nate Henderson photo The City of Troy is saying farewell to its beloved parks and recreations director after more than 30 years of service. For three and a half decades, Dan Smith served the Troy community by building and leading the city’s Parks and Rec division. Now in his 36th year behind the director’s placard, he’s hanging up his hat. “In my mind, I know I could do this for a lot lo

A new truck has been spotted driving around campus, leaving some to wonder, what is an emergency manager? Trey Ingram serves as Troy University's Emergency Manager, a position introduced in 2025 when TUPD decided the university would benefit from the addition of the role. Ingram has become a common sight around campus, though his impact goes far beyond tire tracks. "You'll see me riding around in my truck, responding to calls as they happen,” Ingram said. “I’m not much of a

Troy University students are invited to practice their business-building skills in a stress-free environment with the Small Business and Development Center’s (SBDC) new three-day intensive named Weekend Ventures. “We are seeing a growing number of entrepreneurial-minded students and community members who are interested in entrepreneurship, but entrepreneurship takes much more than simply having a good idea,” said Juliana Bolivar, SBDC director and lead business advisor. Ac