Troy University and the City of Troy collaborated to hold the 22nd annual John Robert Lewis Leadership Conference on Troy’s main campus on Feb. 6 and 7. This event aimed to promote multicultural collaboration, strengthen relationships and empower leaders, as this year’s theme was “Legacy.”   On Friday, Feb. 6, Dr. Dionnne Rosser-Mims, vice chancellor of Troy University’s Montgomery campus, delivered the opening address, focused on legacy and the importance of our history.  Qu

Troy University has recently received approval for its Doctor of Chiropractic program, making it the fifth doctoral program offered through Troy University.   The university will be the second public institution in America to offer the program and the first in the south.  “Being the second public institution to offer the degree will bring more recognition to Troy University,” said Dr. Mary Anne Templeton, associate provost and dean of the graduate school. “The program will al

The Troy University Student Government Association (SGA) is looking for submissions for their Hand Sign Competition.  SGA is asking students to submit creative hand sign ideas that embody the Trojan spirit and reflect Troy’s motto “All Ways Real. Always Troy.” A hand sign is a gesture the Troy community can use to show school spirit at events and in photos.  SGA President Caleb Smith, a senior risk management and insurance major from Gadsden, Alabama, shared how the competiti

The Troy University Psychology Club recently explored the impact of media on mental health, focusing their discussion on how different forms of media influence emotional responses and perceptions of real-life situations.   Movies and shows like “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Supernatural,” “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,” “Truth or Dare and Paddington” all made an appearance on the silver screen.  Vice President Geo Gardner, a senior p sychology and criminal justice major from Mobi

The Troy University Office of Career Services held its third “Workshop Wednesday” on Feb. 4, which focused on educating students on how to successfully survive an interview.  The third installment of the workshops, titled “Interviewing Like a Pro,” included a presentation that taught students how to prepare and dress appropriately for an interview and how to respond eloquently to tough questions. Students then paired up and practiced answering interview questions with one ano

Students from the Hall School of Journalism and Communication turned competition into celebration last weekend, racking up a slate of top honors at the Southeastern Journalism Conference, where their reporting stood out among colleges across the region.     The annual conference, held at Georgia Highlands College this year, brought together campuses from across the southeast for three days of workshops, competitions and critiques from professionals and media scholars followed

Trojan Ambassadors announced the opening of applications for students wanting to be the next Trojan Ambassadors. This program offers current students the chance to show the school they love to potential new students.  “The responsibilities of an ambassador are to represent the school and give tours to incoming freshmen, transfer students or anyone interested in coming to school at Troy,” said Laney Kelley, a senior Trojan Ambassador and interdisciplinary studies major from De

A political organization on campus focused on Black rights plans to hold multiple events during Black History Month.  Troy University’s National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has events planned throughout February to promote the support of Black History Month. Troy NAACP’s Vice President Ty’Shaun Caldwell said their goals go further than just teaching people about the past – they want to encourage action.  “Each event is designed with purpose, maki

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