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Hawkins announces retirement plan
Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. has announced his plan for full retirement in 2028. This announcement comes just a little over a year after his previous announcement, and renouncement, of his retirement, which was delayed by the Board of Trustees. The announcement of Hawkins’ plan came early this morning through an email sent to all Troy students, faculty and staff. Hawkins has been a chief executive of Troy for over four decades. “I am proud of what my wife and I have be

Kathryn Clark
Nov 21, 2025


Chancellor Hawkins named recipient of the 2024 Armed Forces Merit Award
Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins Jr. was named the recipient of the 2024 Armed Forces Merit Award last Monday during a mid-day Sports Center...

Neela Cole
Nov 21, 2024


Hawkins is Staying
Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins rescinds retirement descision Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins Jr. announced Monday that he will no longer be...

Emily Mosier
Sep 26, 2024


Nall, renowned artist from Troy, dies at 76
Emily Mosier and Kathryn Clark - Editor-in-Chief, News Editor Fred Nall Hollis, the world-renowned artist and former Troy University...

Staff Writer
Sep 18, 2024


Chancellor Hawkins Announces Retirement
Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins Jr. announced on Tuesday that he will be retiring, effective October 1, 2025, after serving in the role for...

Emily Mosier
Sep 5, 2024


Senior Farewell - Ruth Anne Nimmer: Graphic Designer, Cartoonist
My name is Ruth Anne Nimmer, I'm the Tropolitan cartoonist and have been working for the paper for a year now. Doing a comic every week...
Contributor
Apr 24, 2024


Troy celebrates student excellence at convocation
The annual Honors Convocation is an academic event that honors the academic success of students in different areas of the university....

Neela Cole
Apr 17, 2024
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