After nearly a year and a half of construction in the university lagoon, the project is reaching its final stages.   “ Over many years, a large amount of silt settled into the lagoon, reducing its depth and hurting water clarity,” said Matt Clower, senior director of communications. “The goal of the project is to restore the lagoon, improve water quality, and beautify the surrounding area, ultimately creating a greenspace that serves both the campus and the community.”  Addit

Troy men’s basketball earned its biggest upset win in school history over San Diego State, 108-107 in double overtime on Tuesday night.  The win marks the highest KenPom rated opponent Troy has ever beaten, as the Aztecs were No. 26. It comes after a struggling start to the six-game road trip following losses to Loyola Marymount 74-63, and a 94-85 loss to Cal State Northridge over the past week.  “ We went through some adversity at [Loyola Marymount] and [CSUN].” Troy coach S

After serving as the interim athletics director since August, Kyle George was dubbed Troy’s 11th athletics director on Saturday. ESPN’s Pete Thamel broke the news on X, formerly known as Twitter, before Troy’s homecoming matchup.  “Kyle George has demonstrated exceptional leadership and vision during his nine years at Troy University, and I am confident he is the right person to lead our athletics program into the future,” said Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. to Troy Athleti

The Pike County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) held a Ladies Firearm Safety Class on Saturday, Nov. 8, open to all women in an effort to promote firearm safety in the community.   Although this is not the first event of its kind held by PCSO, it is the first in several years and the first by this group of instructors. The event was led by Russ Thomas, a lieutenant investigator with the sheriff's office, who also leads training for the Special Response Team at the Pike County Sheriff

Students who reside on campus are looking at a change to laundry for the upcoming semester. Residence hall laundry rooms will upgrade to digital payments starting Spring 2026.  Previously, students could pay with cash, coins and their Trojan ID, but now they’re looking at the use of a mobile app. The One Tap Away app accepts all major credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo and more.  “It’s going to take a little time to get used to,” said Sabrina Foster, assistant

Following his battle with cancer, Desmond Wingard, a cherished and admired Troy University alumnus and esteemed WSFA 12 news director passed away on Oct. 30 at the age of 46.  Wingard was a man beloved by those who surrounded him, no matter where he went. His name, for so many, is synonymous with a level of care and kindness more genuine than was previously thought possible.  Before he graduated from Troy in 2000, he got his start in television news at TrojanVision, known the

The Trojan Pantry is combating on-campus food insecurity by making sure students have access to the resources they need – resources which are becoming less available for some due to the current government shutdown.   Operated by the Office of Civic Engagement, the pantry provides free access to food, hygiene products and basic school supplies for all enrolled students. With nearly one-third of students facing food insecurity, the Trojan Pantry plays a key role in supporting s

UN News - https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/11/1166301   A category 5 hurricane made its way through the Caribbean at the end of last month, leaving the people of the islands struggling to survive, and leaving Troy students from those islands scared for the safety of their homes and families.  Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica the hardest, leaving at least 32 people dead, almost 36,000 people in urgent need of food, entire islands without electricity – of which close to 30 commun

Troy University’s Sorrell 360 Center held their annual Internship Expo for students actively searching for an internship in 2026. Students met in the John Robert Lewis Atrium to learn about internship opportunities and network with the 11 total companies who were present at the expo.   Some of the companies included Aflac, Enterprise Mobility, Southwestern Advantage and Troy Bank & Trust.   Preston Pritchett, director of the Sorrell 360 Center for Professional Life, emphasize

The Student Government Association (SGA) assembled in the senate chamber Tuesday Evening for the final time this semester to pass resolution 70-001, which aims to improve campus safety, especially on gamedays.  The resolution comes after weeks of increased conversations about how to keep Troy students, faculty and staff safe. SGA Executive Vice President Jayden McQueen, a senior political science major from Crestview, Florida, says the resolution was prompted by concerns from

Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. has been named this year’s 2025 Patriot of the Year by the Mobile Area Veterans Commission.  The award comes as an acknowledgement to Hawkins’ decorated military service and his continued efforts to promote military friendliness and patriotism as the chancellor of Troy University.  “Based on the love of the country and the fact that I was originally from Mobile, Alabama, being named Patriot of the Year in view of some very, very distinguished

Troy football teamed up with The Lids Foundation and nonprofit Shoes That Fit to give students at Troy Elementary School brand new shoes and hats Monday morning.  Over 1,000 students received athletic shoes from name brands such as Nike and Adidas, as well as hats provided by Lids, an athletic hat company. Troy Elementary School students also had the chance to meet Troy football student-athletes, Head Coach Gerad Parker and T-Roy, who helped pass out the gifts.  Hunter Boozer

Mr. and Miss Trojan Pride were crowned as part of Homecoming’s festivities at the pep rally. Anthony Boyer and Morgan Blackmon were selected as the two representatives for 2025.  University Relations photo Boyer (left) and Blackmon (right) hug while holding their swords. Boyer and Blackmon are both involved in campus culture and said they wanted to share their love for Troy and the campus by running for Trojan Pride.  “I fell in love with Troy immediately because of the peopl

The Sound of the South (SOTS) marching band has been invited to perform in the 2027 London New Year’s Day Parade as well as in the Festival Concert Series at some of the best venues London has to offer. This invitation is given to only two university bands each year.   Dr. Mark Walker, director of bands at Troy University, says this is the first time the marching band will travel out of the country.   University Relations photo Dr. Walker (right) stands with his invitation pl

Since 1981, the world’s largest plastics recycling plant has been located in Troy, Alabama. Now, the results of KW Plastics’ recycling efforts are in households all around the world.     Most consumers have probably used products from brands like Estee Lauder, Sherwin Williams and Toyota that contain resin from recycled plastics produced from KW Plastics.     Dennis Pilton, a reporter with AL.com , said KW Plastics in Troy takes in millions of pounds of used plastic container

With the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) having lost much of its funding during the current government shutdown, many families across the country are turning to food banks to help meet their needs.  In Troy, one pantry is already seeing changes. The Troy Resilience Project (TRP) is a social service organization dedicated to helping those in need.  Simon Brown The building for TRP helps support Troy residents in need. TRP gets food donations from Saint Mark’s

Troy University alumna Dana Hendrix was named the Sorrell College of Business (SCOB) Director of Development last month.  Hendrix shared how she feels about the opportunity to work at the university she graduated from.  “I’m really excited,” Hendrix said. “We’ve got a really great team here in the development office and working with the Sorrell College of Business and Dean Edwards is a huge honor.  “I’ve always said that in all my travels and meeting people that all roads som

Bradley Smith and Madison McElrath were named Troy’s 2025 Homecoming king and queen during halftime of Saturday night’s football game.  The titles were presented after weeks of campaigning and multiple appearances.  University Relations photo Smith (left) and McElrath (right) stand with their sword and bouquet. “It feels almost surreal, and it is such a blessing,” said Smith, who is a senior accounting major from Marietta, Georgia. “Just the opportunity to be nominated for th

The Alabama State Council on the Arts awarded a $13,000 grant to Troy University’s Department of Art & Design in support of its 2026 Spring Arts Series.   The Spring Arts Series is Troy University’s initiative to strengthen the local art community by inviting Alabama artists to campus for residences, workshops and research.   “This program is rooted in research — creative, academic and community-based,” said Assistant Professor of Art & Design and Spring Arts Series Co-Direct

Troy University Professor of Music and Director of Jazz Studies Dr. Dave Camwell has earned two national accolades for his musical achievements.   Camwell is involved in Covert Ensemble, a musical duo group between Camwell and Kateřina Pavlíková, who is from the Czech Republic.   Camwell first met Pavlíková online during the COVID-19 pandemic. After stumbling upon her social media, seeing her musical abilities and becoming Facebook friends, he reached out in hopes to start th

Troy’s Student Government Association (SGA) held a housing town hall in the Trojan Center lounge this past Thursday.  Students and senators from the east and west housing districts met with Assistant Director of Housing Sabrina Foster to discuss problems residents deal with.  “One thing we discussed was the possibility of a dorm being built exclusively for upperclassmen,” Foster said. “If another dorm is built,administration will let housing know who will be available to live

Turning Point USA (TPUSA) at Troy University set up their second discussion table of the semester in the Trojan Center last Thursday.  TPUSA created a banner along the front of their table with the discussion topic “Abortion is Murder” written across it, which drew the eyes of students passing by.  Gabby Gandy, a freshman exercise physiology major from Troy, Alabama, said she didn’t originally intend on sticking around for the debate.   “At first, I was just going to get some

The Troy Lifting Club held their very first mock lifting meet at the Trojan Fitness Center on Saturday.  The Troy Lifting Club has been looking forward to and working to plan the mock meet since the club’s inception in the spring semester.   “It's an amazing feeling to see it all come together,” said President and Treasurer of the Troy Lifting Club Davis Humphrey, a social science-psychology graduate student from Helena, Alabama. “Everyone did a great job.   “I'm super happy.

With federal funding interrupted by the ongoing government shutdown, military students are not receiving their regular Military Tuition Assistance (TA) to pay for schooling. To counter this, Troy University is now offering a temporary tuition scholarship for military students impacted by the shutdown,ensuring that eligible service members can continue their education with no out-of-pocket expenses.  “We’re trying to support all of our students however we can during the shutdo