From the sound of spinning wheels to kids laughing on the quad, Troy University was full of energy for the fourth annual O’s Cool Bike Ride – an event centered on joy, connection and remembrance. The ride honors Owen Lewis, the 2½-year-old son of Professors Heather Lewis and Onick Lewis, who died unexpectedly from lymphocytic myocarditis in 2022. What began as a way to celebrate Owen’s life has grown into a community-wide event that continues to expand each year. “This is

Workshop Wednesdays are saying farewell until next year. The Troy University Office of Career Services held its final Workshop Wednesday on April 22 with its biggest turnout yet. The workshop titled “Grad School Prep” showed students where to begin their graduate school application process and how to successfully apply to the school of their dreams. “It was an amazing presentation that was really informative and helpful for sophomores and freshmen who want to understand m

The Troy Police Department (TPD) continued its citizens’ police academy Thursday evening, offering participants a behind-the-scenes look at the technology officers use to investigate and solve crimes. During the academy’s fifth session, officers demonstrated how tools like drones and cameras are used in real-world investigations. TPD Detective Colton Johnson demonstrated how drones assist officers in the field, particularly in situations involving missing persons or fleeing

Students and faculty gathered in the Trojan Center Ballrooms Friday morning to hear from award-winning authors Tom Franklin and Beth Ann Fennelly, the 2026 Hall-Waters Prize recipients. The Hall-Waters Prize honors distinguished writers whose work contributes to Southern literature. Franklin and Fennelly are the first duo to receive the award. The husband-and-wife authors previously collaborated on their 2013 historical novel “The Tilted World,” set in Mississippi during Pr

Resumes in hand and confidence on display, students packed the Trojan Center ready to make an impression last Wednesday. The Hall School of Journalism and Communication Career Fair is not just about finding a job, it’s about starting conversations that could lead students to lifelong careers. The event brought students together across all classification levels, offering them a chance to connect directly with industry professionals. Faculty members encouraged attendance to bu

Students gathered in Claudia Crosby Theater to receive awards and recognition for participation in honor societies last Wednesday. Troy University’s Honors Convocation is an annual ceremony to recognize the success and academic achievements of students and faculty throughout the year. A few weeks before the spring semester ends, the convocation allows students to celebrate their successes with their friends and family. “We’re paying tributes to those students, whether

Troy University gymnastics found success at the National Association of Intercollegiate Gymnastics Clubs (NAIGC) competition, placing second overall. Troy’s Kayla Burrell placed second on vault and Amy Treloar placed first on bars with a perfect 10.0 score. The team is coached by Maren Settle, a senior sport management major from Acworth, Georgia, who also serves as club president. She said she started the program three years ago because she wanted to create a space where at

Two Troy professors will soon hold a bike riding event on Troy’s campus to honor their son who passed away at the age of two. O’s Cool Bike Ride and Walk is an annual bike ride in its fourth year, held to memorialize Owen Lewis, the son of Drs. Heather and Onick Lewis. Owen passed away from sudden cardiac death caused bylymphocytic myocarditis – a disease often found in young athletes resulting from inflammation in the heart – on Apr. 28, 2022. “Owen was an energetic, athle

Before Earth Day, celebrated on Apr. 22, was officially recognized for the first time in April 1970, the United States released massive amounts of toxic chemicals and pollution into the air and waterways with little oversight or consequence, which ultimately led to the formation of the Environmental Protection Agency that same year. According to earthday.org, by the end of 1970, the first Earth Day led to the creation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency an

The city of Troy will hold its annual TroyFest Art and Craft Festival on Apr. 25 and 26 downtown on the square. According to the festival’s official website, TroyFest is held in honor of Jean Lake and is the premier fine art and craft festival for the central Alabama region. The weekend long show draws upwards of 10,000 people to downtown Troy to celebrate the arts. TroyFest will feature local artists and merchants selling their work, restaurants selling delicious treats a

Students climbed onto the roof of Claudia Crosby Theater on April 11 and tampered with TROY TrojanVision News’ quad camera, which overlooks the university’s quad and is used as a weather camera during their broadcasts. The camera was titled over to the left, making the shot appear crooked. TROY TrojanVision News’ Director of Television Aaron Taylor discovered the camera angle looked off Monday morning and watched recorded footage from the weekend. He quickly uncovered what

Troy University Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (AFROTC) cadets recently participated in a large-scale training event in Indiana alongside other cadets from across the country. The event, organized by Indiana State University at Camp Atterbury, allowed cadets to participate in a multi-day field training exercise designed to simulate real deployment conditions. Cadets explained the training as a condensed version of the required multi-week field training they atte

Over five years ago, on Apr. 9, 2021, the Troy University IDEA Bank opened its doors. Now, the resource center is celebrating and reflecting on the last five years of development. The IDEA Bank is a university-owned student development center that provides workshops, competitions and resources for student entrepreneurs. The IDEA Bank’s Director, Lynne George, can’t take credit for the idea, but she does take pride in what she has been able to do with it since she was put in

Gas prices have been on the rise across the nation, causing travelers to be more mindful about where they travel and how far away from home they go. However, these higher gas prices have not deterred many travelers. “People are still traveling, but of course they're being more price conscious because gas prices have gone up,” said Sheri Falk, a public affairs manager for AAA. “Fuel costs have gone up, meaning airline tickets are more expensive. "People are really budgeting

Three Sorrell College of Business professors are teaming up with Regions Bank to provide new financial literacy resources to Troy University’s student body. Dr. Lane Boyte Chadwick, professor of economics; Dr. Anand Krishnamoorthy, professor of finance; and Dr. Dewey Todd, professor and assistant dean of the Dothan campus are the three working toward the goal of improving students’ knowledge about finances and keeping them in the know. The resources will be specifically cre

The Office of Career Services looked to guide students in choosing their major at last week’s weekly career development event. Workshop Wednesdays are a weekly service held by the Office of Career services, which aims to aid students in growing the proper skills and knowledge to becom more successful in college and with finding a career. Last Wednesday, the topic was all about picking a major and, even though most of the attendees already declared their own. One student said

Alabama lawmakers have shelved a bill that would have closed the state’s primary elections, after Representative Ernie Yarbrough’s proposal failed to advance in the Senate Thursday. House Bill 541 would have required voters to register with a political party to participate in that party’s primary, ending Alabama’s current open primary system. Earlier in the week, the Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee held a public hearing, allowing residents to weigh in on the prop

A reimagined music industry event at Troy University is aiming to give students more direct, hands-on experience through the Business, Production and Music (BPM) Expo on April 23 and 24. The event will bring together students and clinicians for sessions in business, production and performance, with organizers emphasizing practical learning and a more complete picture of how the industry operates. Formerly known as MIC Check, BPM Expo is said to reflect a broader vision for

Troy has chosen six individuals to represent 2026 Mellon Fellowship Troy University selected its first six Mellon Fellows for 2026 as part of its Mellon-funded initiative, “(Re)reading Alabama’s Cultural Archives: Connecting Place to Its Multitudes.” Those fellows include Faculty Fellow and Associate Professor Dr. Shari Hoppin, Faculty Fellow and Assistant Professor Will Jacks, Undergraduate Fellow Jacob Frye, Undergraduate Fellow Tyquavious Deundre Hurley, Community Fellow

The Alabama CHOOSE Act (Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students’ Education) was enacted in 2024 to support early education initiatives by making access to educational resources more affordable for Alabama families. The act has now been approved for implementation by Troy University board members, and funds will be allocated to families with students enrolled in homeschool and private schools in the state. “The CHOOSE Act is a state law which makes refundable income

Troy’s Student Government Association (SGA) revealed the roll-out plan for a change in the design of the Trojan ID cards that was announced earlier this month. On April 1, students voted between three different options for the new design of their Trojan ID cards. A week later, SGA newly welcomed Chris Hood as president, and he told the Tropolitan that the organization had a plan in place for the new IDs. “It seemed a lot of students were, sort of, in favor of it,” Hood said

A 17-year-old double amputee, para-athlete and adaptive advocate recently spoke to a packed-out Claudia Crosby Theatre for this year’s Helen Keller Lecture Series at Troy University. The Helen Keller Lecture Series is an annual event established in 1995 by Chancellor Hawkins and Mrs. Hawkins to raise awareness for individuals with sensory impairments. This year’s speaker, Lulu Gribbin, was attacked by a shark in the summer of 2024, resulting in the amputation of her left ar

The Troy University Office of Career Services held its eighth “Workshop Wednesday” on April 1, which taught students how to make the most of LinkedIn. The eighth installment of the workshops, titled “Unlocking LinkedIn,” included a presentation that taught students how to properly set up a professional LinkedIn profile and how to effectively use the platform for networking. “It was really insightful,” said Vrund Shah, the Career Services graduate administration assistant

Troy University Marketing and Communications held four workshop sessions on April 6 and 7 for Troy faculty and staff. The workshop focused on how to efficiently use the new Troy brand identity by equipping faculty and staff with the necessary tools to communicate the Troy story. Matt Clower, senior director of communications, explained the meaning behind the campaign “All Ways Real. Always Troy.” “The goal was to try to figure out what the core of the Troy story is,” Clow