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A look into 2025's Mr. and Miss Trojan Pride

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

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Adele Henley

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Getting to know 2025's Homecoming King and Queen

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

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Neela Cole

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Alumni return to campus during Homecoming

Each year, many alumni return to campus during Homecoming to celebrate tradition and experience a blast from the past. 2025 is no different. Sheryl Ponder, a Hoover, Alabama native, graduated in 1990 and majored in elementary education. Ponder is revisiting campus for a new reason this year. “My daughter, Katie, is currently a freshman at Troy,” Ponder said. “She will be part of the parade with her sorority this year, so that’s the reason I’m coming back. “It is great to

Simon Brown

Oct 30

2024 Homecoming and Trojan Pride winners say goodbye to their titles

As the new Homecoming and Trojan Pride winners are crowned, the former title holders are reminiscing on their time since gaining this achievement and reflecting on the year spent with their titles. “I continued doing the same things that helped me earn the title in the first place,” said 2024 Homecoming King Derrick Nobles, who is a graduate student from Mobile, Alabama. “I remained committed to being a leader on campus, serving others and inspiring the next generation of s

Neela Cole

Oct 30

2025 Alumni 0f the Year announced

As part of Homecoming each year, Troy University chooses notable alumni for their Alumni of the Year awards which celebrates its recipients. The awards will be presented during the Homecoming football game at halftime with an on-field presentation. This year’s Alumni of the Year awards will be presented to Boyd Busby, Forrest Latta, Steve Timberlake and Randal Ward. “It is truly an honor to recognize these members of the Troy family as a part of our Homecoming celebrati

Savannah Edgar

Oct 30

Staying safe during the Homecoming season

Homecoming is known for bringing together students and alumni alike for a day of fun, but with that comes larger crowds and increased safety concerns. The Tropolitan wanted to know, how can those participating in the fun of Homecoming stay safe? According to the Troy University Police Department (TUPD), they always take extra precautions during Homecoming to keep fans safe before, during and after the game. “All TUPD personnel will be working during Homecoming,” said TUP

AnnaBrooke Rainey

Oct 30