Students interact with puppies from TARP, Alex Ford photos Students took a break from the first week of classes last week when puppies from the Troy Animal Rescue Project (TARP) visited campus as part of Welcome Week. TARP Director Tiffany Howington said the organization brings puppies to the university each semester to give students an opportunity to step away from studying and de-stress. “Puppies are great for that because they love to be loved on and cuddled, and it’s j

Students gather at the amphitheater for the silent disco, Alex Ford photo To start off the new school year, the University Activities Council (UAC) partnered with Welcome Week to hold a Silent Disco. Students gathered for the semesterly event at the Janice Hawkins Cultural Arts Park Amphitheater. At the event, students wore headphones connected to stations controlled by DJs. Students were provided with headphones by the hosts. With three DJs to rotate between, students wer

Students look forward to the first day of school for many reasons. Reconnecting with friends, gaining new experiences and, most importantly, the first day of school fit check. This year, Welcome Week included the first day of class fashion show and photos, so students could put their style to the test. "On the first day of school, you show up, and you put on your best outfit usually, so we want to represent that and show off the outfits that people came and brought," said We

Beach House is one of my favorite bands. Their music has been in my life since my sophomore year of high school, and they were a part of me trying to listen to as much music as I possibly could. Their music consistently has this orchestral and cinematic feel to it while having a beautiful and dreamy sheen to it. Truthfully, I think Beach House is perfect at any point during the year, but for this beginning-of-fall-semester season, I would say their debut self-titled album “

Students gather for food and games at NPHC field day, Alex Ford photos Welcome Week came to a close last Sunday as Troy’s National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) joined the Welcome Week committee for an afternoon of games on the intramural fields. The NPHC Field Day featured games like kickball and spike ball, music and grilled food to encourage new students to interact with as many student organizations as possible. “I think it's important for a collaboration like this becau

Senior thesis displays in the Huo Bao Zhu Gallery, Sydnee Pennington photo The International Arts Center will be removing the Spring 2026 Senior Thesis Projects Exhibition from the Huo Bao Zhu Gallery on Aug. 23, giving visitors less than a week to view the project displays of 13 graphic design and studio arts graduates. Originally opened in May, the exhibition showcases the artistic efforts of Spring graduates from the graphic design and studio arts programs. Each designer

Marketing department opens new opportunity for hands-on experience The Troy Athletics Department is currently looking for marketing interns for the upcoming season. The department is in search of undergraduate or graduate students of all majors to join the team this year. Interns will help with game day operations, promotions and the overall fan experience at Troy games as well as events and will earn hands-on experience that can help with future jobs. “The expectations s

Brown uses the t-shirt cannon to blast of t-shirts to fans during the Troy. vs. Nevada game in 2024, Troy Athletics photo In Veterans Memorial Stadium, t-shirts rain down from the sky during the end of the third quarter and before the start of the fourth. The firing of the t-shirts sounds like a cannon blast because, well, they are coming out of a cannon. Who’s the infamous man behind the cannon? His name is Jack Brown, the now Assistant Director of Marketing & Promotion

A group gathered in the IAC to view Smothers' work and celebrate with her, Emma Wasden photos Kitty Smothers, a Troy alumna and featured artist, is showcasing her collection, “Wild and Holy Things,” at the International Arts Center (IAC). The exhibition features paintings inspired by the natural beauty of south Alabama and Smothers’ connection to the rural area where she grew up. Smothers and her exhibit were honored with an artist reception at the IAC on Aug. 18. Smothers

On the first day of class, I walked into Saga for Fried Chicken Wednesday. I got my plate and headed over to the drink machines to get my Dr. Pepper, only to be met by a devastating sight. Mr. Pibb had taken Dr. Pepper’s place. I was shocked; however, after thinking it over, the decision was not surprising. Troy is a Coca-Cola school. At every athletic event, in every vending machine and even in the Trojan Center, you will find Mr. Pibb instead of Dr. Pepper. Some will see

The offense takes reps during Troy’s recent scrimmage, Troy Athletics photo The Troy Trojans held their first scrimmage of fall camp on Saturday as they prepare for the upcoming football season. For the Trojans, fall camp offers a chance to run game simulations for not only the players but also the coaches. One big change for the Men of Troy is that both the offensive and defensive coordinators will not be on the sideline this year. “It's [Adam Austin’s] choice,” said hea

Seng cuts a piece of the net following the Trojan's 2026 SBC Championship against ULM, Troy Athletics photo Troy basketball’s Theo Seng has started his professional career overseas, signing with the PS Karlsruhe Lions in Germany’s ProA League. Seng helped lead the Trojans to not only back-to-back Sun Belt Championships but also consecutive trips to March Madness. As he moves to the professional level, Seng says he is not done with his winning ways. “My main goal is to con

Janicki makes it to the base during the game against West Virginia at the College World Series, University Relations photo Jimmy Janicki became the 63rd baseball player to be voted to an All-America team in Troy history, following the team’s historic postseason run to Omaha. The catcher was nominated to the All-American Second Team by Perfect Game and D1 Baseball and the Third Team by the National College Baseball Writers’ Association. “I’m honored to be named an All-Americ

Troy releases both basketball program’s Sun Belt schedule After the historic season where Troy men’s basketball won the Sun Belt Conference Championship for the second year in a row, and a year when Troy women’s basketball went to the WBIT, both programs are looking to prioritize success in the 2026-27 season. On the men’s side, the SBC-MAC challenge brings the UMass Minutemen to Trojan Arena on Nov. 2. For the women, they will travel to Kent State, where they will take on

Troy football work on kickoffs duirng day five of fall camp, Troy Athletics photo Troy football may not be returning to the field just yet, but the team is ready to kick off the season. The annual Troy Football Kickoff Party will be held Saturday in Trojan Arena from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., with the season coming to the field on Saturday, Sep. 5. As this year’s Kickoff Party will be the third with head coach Gerad Parker, he expressed excitement in attending the event again. “Th

After a long preseason full of brand-new changes coming to Troy soccer, head coach Jake Wyman and his team lost 2-0 to the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders last Thursday at Dean A. Hayes Track & Soccer Stadium. Both teams came out strong, but the Trojans threw the first punch, attacking up field quickly and receiving three corner kicks in the first 16 minutes of the game. Five minutes later, the Blue Raiders would counter and force Taylor Richards to make her first save o

Madison Marx plays volleyabll in Trojan Arena during the 2025 season, Troy Athletics photo The Troy Trojans Volleyball team looks to build on the late-season momentum from last year after winning four out of the last five games to continue the nine-year streak of making the Sun Belt Tournament. The Trojans carried this momentum into the tournament, defeating Marshall in the first round, but they came up short against No. 1 seed James Madison in the quarterfinals. Despite th

Head coach Chanda Rigby coaches the Trojans from the sidelines as they take on Arkansas State at the Sun Belt Conference, Brady Fitch photo Head coach Chanda Rigby, the winningest coach in Troy women’s basketball history, added another mark to her resume recently when she was inducted into the Pensacola State College Hall of Fame. The achievement further cements the Franklinton, Louisiana, native into the record books at two schools now. Rigby made it into two Hall of Fames

Over the summer, the Troy University Idea Bank was home to more than 20 aspiring entrepreneurs from across the region. The hands-on academy aims to equip its sixth through 12th grade attendees with skills including business development, branding, marketing, pricing strategies and customer engagement. Participants arrived with varying business concepts, but they all had one end goal: learn more about entrepreneurship. Lynne George, director of the IDEA Bank, said the academy

Troy University Police Department (TUPD) partnered with the Welcome Week committee to teach students the dangers of driving under the influence last Friday. On the quad, TUPD placed students wearing goggles that simulated being under the influence behind the wheel of a golf cart. The hope from the simulation was for students to learn the importance of staying safe when they go out drinking. “It's just to give everybody an idea of how it is to drive drunk and show everybody

Edwards (right) and Grice (left) smile for their headshots. University Relations photos Troy University welcomed a new interim senior vice chancellor at the beginning of this semester, opening the door for a once-retired program director at the Sorrell College of Business to step up as interim dean. Dr. Judson Edwards, formerly the dean of the Sorrell College of Business, is in the first weeks of his time as interim senior vice chancellor for Troy – a position that, for him

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) held Apollo Night, an event where students could showcase their talents, win prizes or sit back and watch the show last Wednesday. During the event, the Trojan Center Ballrooms echoed with the sound of music and laughter as students and organizers shared in lighthearted, audience-driven karaoke along with supportive applause for each performance. Throughout the event, organizers and participants alike shared their experi

Troy has a brand new ambassador program, aiming to give students real-world professional social media experience. The Social Media Ambassador program was designed with inspiration from colleges and universities across the nation. Troy University’s Social Media Manager Elizabeth Ann Glisson said she saw how many universities were utilizing their students to help tell the story of their university. Glisson knew the program was something the marketing team needed to rebuild

Jones (center right) holds the Malone Award, University Relations photo A prestigious award was recently given to one department chair, a surprise deserving of celebration. Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences Dr. Jacqueline D. Jones was awarded Troy University’s Wallace D. Malone, Jr. Distinguished Faculty Award at Troy’s annual faculty convocation. Jones said she was equally shocked and grateful to receive the award.