Last semester, a year after being asked to delay his retirement, Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. agreed with the Board of Trustees on a retirement date – the end of 2028. “Serving as Chancellor has been nothing short of the greatest blessing for me and my family,” Hawkins said. “When we arrived here in 1989, we knew this community was special. “Since the university’s founding in 1887, Troy consistently redefined itself and adapted to the needs of its people. What began as

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

Troy University students expressed surprise and mixed emotions following the announcement of Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins Jr.’s...

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