Amid escalating tensions tied to the current war with Iran, the College of Arts and Humanities postponed its spring break study abroad trip to Egypt.  On March 2, a representative of the U.S. State Department issued a notice via socail media for American citizens to “depart via commercial means due to serious safety risks” from 14 Middle Eastern countries, including Egypt. Dean of College of Arts and Humanities Dr. Michael Thrasher explained the thought process behind the pos

A Troy University alumna has been appointed as the communications coordinator of the College of Education and Behavioral Studies in the Office of University Relations as of March 4.  Gracie Smith is a Spring 2025 graduate of Troy University who, for the past 10 months, was working as the coordinator of campusexperiences for the Office of Admissions. She said though she enjoyed her job in the Office of Admissions, she’s always had her eye on the title of communications coordin

Set against a chilly early morning backdrop, 44 brothers of Alpha Tau Omega (ATO) gathered on the quad to begin their 128.3-mile trek to Panama City Beach, Florida, for their annual Walk Hard tradition on the Friday before Spring Break.   Walk Hard is the name of ATO’s philanthropy hike that sees brothers of ATO walk more than 100 miles in support of American veterans. This year marked the 18th year ATO brothers have dedicated their Spring Break to the journey, and the vetera

Following this year’s Student Government Association (SGA) executive election, SGA President Caleb Smith is waving his final goodbyes to the organization as his term comes to an end.     Smith, a senior risk management and insurance major from Gadsden, Alabama, took the presidential helm in April of last year after being involved with SGA since his freshman year.     “It has been the honor of my life to serve as the 99th President of the Troy University Student Government Ass

Troy University’s Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Juliana Bolivar, will speak at the upcoming INC Monterrey conference from March 17 through 20.   INC Monterrey is one of the largest entrepreneurship and innovation conferences in Latin America and is held by Tecnológico de Monterrey. The event brings entrepreneurs, business leaders, policymakers, researchers and ecosystem builders from more than 20 countries together.  “Being invited to speak at INC

After a five year suspension, Delta Chi resurges on Troy's campus Troy University welcomed Delta Chi back to the Interfraternity Council this spring. This comes after the fraternity’s five-year hiatus due to its suspension for reports of hazing in 2021, but now, Delta Chi is backand excited for a fresh start.   The news of Delta Chi’s return first came in November 2025 in the form of an announcement on the national organization's website. This was followed by a post from the

Governor Kay Ivey signed a proclamation for March 13, 2026, to be recognized by the state of Alabama as Walk Hard Day.   While the proclamation was signed on March 3, 2026,this is not the first year Gov. Ivey has proclaimed Walk Hard Day.     Walk Hard Day began in the summer of 2009 and has now grown into a state recognized philanthropic event targeted toward supporting wounded veterans. This event has surpassed the expectatations of the two ATO brothers who first initiated

Troy’s Student Government Association (SGA) is welcoming new executive officers for the 2026 – 2027 year following their executive election last week.    The election brought on five new executive officers, including SGA’s 100th President Christopher Hood, a junior exercise physiology major from Helena, Alabama. Hood ran on a platform of “GOOD” leadership, with each letter representing a principle of which Hood plans to lead with – Genuine, Objective, Ownership and Developmen

As the conflict with Iran escalates, people in the River Region of Alabama are watching the conflict unfold from thousands of miles away while forming their own opinions.  Scott Looper, a rabbi at Temple Beth Or in Montgomery, Alabama, said he feels some relief that Iran is being confronted but is uneasy about the loss of life.   “Iran has always been a very threatening presence to the state of Israel,” Looper said. “Now, that doesn't mean that all Jews agree with the current

The College of Health Sciences and the College of Arts and Humanities partnered to offer students free hearing screenings in Smith Hall last Monday and Tuesday.  The collaboration was inspired by Dr. Chandler Bridges, coordinator of Troy University’s music industry program. Bridges said he wanted to make sure his music students were protecting their hearing and reached out to the College of Health Sciences to expand the effort.  Dr. Rebecca Allen-Jones, a professor in the sch

A Hindu holiday to welcome spring left the Trojan Center Quad, and also many people walking by, covered in colorful chalk last Wednesday.  The holiday, called Holi, is known as the “Festival of Colors.” On this day, people throw colored powder all around to welcome spring and celebrate the Hindu god Vishnu’s triumph over evil.  “We celebrate this for fun but there is a religious aspect as well,” said Shristi, a senior accounting major from Nepal. “There was a demon named Holi

Troy Rugby’s spring season has kicked off. The team's season began at the Iron City Tournament in Birmingham, Alabama, at the beginning of February, where the Trojans would win the final game of their four games.  The team is composed mostly of newcomers, adding several new members this semester.  Young Cutter graphic “At the beginning of the semester, there were only three members; now we have grown to around 12,” said Team Vice President Charles Longmire, a freshman nursing

The Office of Career Services continued their Wednesday Workshops series with some tips and tricks for mastering career fairs last Wednesday.  In what career services called the Career Fair Playbook, students walked through the dos and don’ts of attending a career fair and making a good impression. They were instructed on how to present themselves, how to treat the employers and what to bring to make the most positive, lasting impression on their potential future employers. 

Students and faculty gathered in the Lamar P. Higgins Ballroom inside the Trojan Center for a first-of-its-kind event last Thursday afternoon.   The Troy University Student Government Association (SGA) held its first-ever State of the Student Body address. SGA President Caleb Smith, a senior risk management insurance major from Gadsden, Alabama, along with university leaders, focused on one central theme — transparency.  “Transparency means talking about everything that SGA d

Troy University’s REACH Project is working in collaboration with Troy’s 3D printing classes to create assistive devices for those in need.   The REACH Project is a community service project that aims to provide personalized assistive technology and prosthetics to those who cannot afford them otherwise. Art and Design Professor Walter Black is currently teaching two upper-level 3D printing classes that are making devices to help Tyler Rasberry through the REACH Project.   Tyle

Transportation app TripShot drives for more accessible transport on campus. Students can now better navigate the university’s bus transportation system through an app called TripShot that launched on Feb. 9.    This development comes after the university transportation services noticed there was no way for students to conveniently track real-time bus locations and transportation routes. Students often had to call transportation services for exact bus locations.    While bus r

Several Troy University students won awards at the Montgomery and Dothan Advertising Federation (ADDY) competitions. In total, 12 silver, nine gold, five Judges’ Choice, two Best of Show and Student Designer of the Year Award in Montgomery were earned.   Troy alumnus Stuart Blake, a native of Birmingham, Alabama, was named Student Designer of the Year in Montgomery in addition to receiving Judges’ Choice and gold for both his “Iteration” Campaign and gold for his “Double Life

Several Troy organizations and students came together to walk to show unity in a world some think often feels divided last Wednesday night.   Organized by Delta Sigma Theta, members from the Black Student Union, Troy Student Government Association (SGA), 101 Elite Men and students walked around campus with signs and flags calling for unity to show support.  The third annual Walk for Unity started with opening remarks from Troy University’s Vice Chancellor of the Montgomery Ca

Troy University will soon open a new business innovation lab on campus through a partnership with ALFA Insurance, a move university officials say will give students hands-on experience in entrepreneurship and data-driven problem solving.     Set to open in the fall 2026, funding from ALFA and other parties for the lab have already been secured and finalized.John Robert Lewis Hall will be the lab’s designated location.     “ALFA Insurance serves as the lead naming partner and

Students may have noticed tarped rectangular objects placed inside several buildings on campus this year.  The covered containers are emergency equipment safes installed by the Troy University Police Department (TUPD) to improve response times during emergencies. The department placed one safe in each of the following buildings: Patterson Hall, Hawkins Hall, the Math and Science Complex and the Trojan Center.  TUPD Sergeant Rachel Farmer said the safes allow officers to quick

Executives take the stage to debate for this year's open SGA positions The Trojan Center ballrooms were the site of this year’s SGA Executive Debate, allowing candidates to personally introduce themselves and their campaigns to voters last Friday.  The debate began with each candidate introducing their campaigns and their slogans, followed by a few general rounds of questions from the moderator, some known and some unknown to the candidates. After a short break, they moved on

On a warm spring day, students gathered to celebrate Troy University’s 139 th birthday with cake, food and fellowship.  The university marked the milestone last Thursday in the Janice Hawkins Cultural Arts Park Amphitheater, honoring its history and reflecting on the growth that has defined the institution since 1887.  Students, faculty, staff and community members attended the celebration. Associate Dean of Student Services Korrie Lynn Williamson reflected on the impact and

The Troy University Black Student Union (BSU) held the ‘What It Means to be Black’ seminar last week in tandem with other Black History Month events happening across campus throughout the month of February.     The seminar was held in Hal Hall with guest speaker Travis Lee utilizing his background as a Troy alumnus to establish a kinship and connection with fellow Black students.    According to Troy BSU President NyAsia Chambers, a senior rehabilitation and disability servic

Many gathered Tuesday morning to watch Troy Regional Medical Center (TRMC) unveil its new logo – a visual change leaders say represents a deeper commitment to the community.  Before the unveiling, TRMC CEO Rick Smith addressed the crowd, emphasizing that while the hospital’s outward appearance may have changed, its core values remain the same.  “Our rebranding is more than a new name, a new logo or a refreshed look,” Smith said. “It’s a reflection of who we are, what we stand