The Troy University Office of Career Services held its third “Workshop Wednesday” on Feb. 4, which focused on educating students on how to successfully survive an interview.  The third installment of the workshops, titled “Interviewing Like a Pro,” included a presentation that taught students how to prepare and dress appropriately for an interview and how to respond eloquently to tough questions. Students then paired up and practiced answering interview questions with one ano

Students from the Hall School of Journalism and Communication turned competition into celebration last weekend, racking up a slate of top honors at the Southeastern Journalism Conference, where their reporting stood out among colleges across the region.     The annual conference, held at Georgia Highlands College this year, brought together campuses from across the southeast for three days of workshops, competitions and critiques from professionals and media scholars followed

Trojan Ambassadors announced the opening of applications for students wanting to be the next Trojan Ambassadors. This program offers current students the chance to show the school they love to potential new students.  “The responsibilities of an ambassador are to represent the school and give tours to incoming freshmen, transfer students or anyone interested in coming to school at Troy,” said Laney Kelley, a senior Trojan Ambassador and interdisciplinary studies major from De

A political organization on campus focused on Black rights plans to hold multiple events during Black History Month.  Troy University’s National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has events planned throughout February to promote the support of Black History Month. Troy NAACP’s Vice President Ty’Shaun Caldwell said their goals go further than just teaching people about the past – they want to encourage action.  “Each event is designed with purpose, maki

Chi Alpha, a Christian organization on campus that serves students announced it will be shutting down on May 5.   According to Chi Alpha’s leadership, the shutdown is coming due to a myriad of reasons, including a lack of support. Justin Felch, the Troy Chi Alpha Minister, was removed from his position in 2023 due to allegations from former members with no one to replace him, leaving the responsibilities to three staff members.  “Our staff members have spent time in prayer th

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

Troy student Darius Cabell, a sophomore theatre major from Clarksville, Tennessee, has been offered the opportunity to present his monologue, “Epiphany” at Barter Theatre’s annual SHINE: Illuminating Black Stories event – an event meant to highlight black artists.  “I was truly speechless,” Cabell said. “I called my mom immediately to tell her that we’re going to Virginia.  “From there I got to call a lot of other people that were very supportive of me and this whole event re

The Hall School of Journalism’s Lambda Pi Eta honor society will hold a one-time national panel event this Friday in Wallace Hall.  This panel event allows students to discuss some of their most sought-after questions with professionals from around the country working in several areas of journalism and public relations (PR).  “The panel offers a good range of perspectives,” said Lambda Pi Eta advisor Dr. Shari Hoppin, an associate professor of journalism and communication stu

A Troy alumna and University Relations staff member has announced her participation in the upcoming 2026 Trailblaze Challenge – a one day, 26.3-mile-long fundraising hike which supports and reflects the perseverance and resilience shown by Make-A-Wish kids.     Before learning about the challenge through an online group, Savanah Weed didn’t anticipate undertaking such a trek.    Contributed photo Weed poses on a peak during a hike. This participation in the challenge will mar

Rare photographs depicting Rosa Parks during the 1965 Selma to Montgomery Voting Rights March have found a permanent place at Troy University’s Rosa Parks Museum, giving visitors a new look into the icon’s life of activism.  The images, captured by photojournalist Matt Herron, show Parks at the march on the steps of the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery, Alabama. These scenes, largely unseen by the public until now, showcase Parks beyond her 1955 bus protest.   University R

Miss Troy University announced her partnership with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Associates, LLC this semester. ABA Associates, LLC is a clinic-based therapy service that functions to strengthen functional communication, daily living and social skills for individuals with autism.  Anna Grace Tucker, a junior business major from Huntsville, Alabama, recently visited the location in Troy, Alabama, and read to the children who were in attendance.  “It means a lot to me to be

The Troy University IDEA Bank celebrated a landmark achievement after being named Business of the Year at the annual Pike County Chamber of Commerce Banquet.  The award was voted on by chamber members and local businesses. For IDEA Bank Director Lynn George, the recognition was exciting and unexpected.  “It was definitely a huge honor,” George said. “I was excited to learn that we were nominated, but when we found out we won, I was surprised in a good way.  “We were among so

From a Troy student to an MLB photographer to the new full-time photographer at Troy: This is the journey for Aliza Chambers, but it is not as straightforward as it seems.  “I was a photographer for the Tropolitan when I was a student here,” Chambers said. “Then, after working for the Trop, I got a student position with Joey, the head photographer.   “After graduating, I worked for Troy as a freelance photographer. I then worked with a company called Glossy Finish and Studio

On Tuesday afternoon, students walked out of their classes to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on the main quad. Bea Barrier, a sophomore biology major from Hartselle, Alabama, organized the walkout and printed the signage seen around campus. Barrier said he was inspired by a walkout held by the University of South Alabama and decided to orchestrate one. Kathryn Clark photo Students gather, chant and speak during a walkout in protest of ICE. Barrier anno

The Troy University Office of Career Services invited students to learn how to create their own quality resumes as it held its very first “Workshop Wednesday” event last Wednesday.  The workshop, titled “Creating the Perfect Resume,” included a presentation on what employers are looking for in resumes, and gave students the opportunity to work on their resumes with the help of the Career Services staff. The first “Workshop Wednesday” was the result of months of planning.   Al

The Troy University Office of Career Services will be conducting Workshop Wednesdays every Wednesday from Jan. 21 to April 22.   Workshop Wednesdays will be held from 2-3 p.m. in room 124 in Eldridge Hall. The Office of Career Services said they are not only excited to hold workshops that will prepare students for their future careers, but they are also happy to help every day of the week.   “This department is here to help students reach their career goals and help them to t

Time is running out for students interested in getting their artistic work published in the Rubicon, Troy’s student-operated and assembled literary journal, as the Jan. 31 deadline approaches.  The club has been successfully operating at Troy University since 2009 and publishes   work by students ranging from poems, short stories, art and photography every Spring.  “For me personally, I really enjoy seeing the creative side of students through the   journal,” said Dr. Ben Rob