Morgan Ealy
Advising Workshop with Troy’s TRIO
Troy University students flooded into Student Support Services lab Monday afternoon to attend TRIO Program’s workshop. TRIO is a...
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Simon Brown
1 day ago
Troy holds annual J-Day
Jameson Fowler photo High school students gather for workshops. High school students from Alabama and Florida visited Troy’s campus this...
Kathryn Clark
1 day ago
English professors, students discuss AI use in classroom curriculum
Tilley Dombroski photo Students and faculty gather for AI forum. Many professors in Troy’s English department are exploring the use of...
Carrie McLendon
1 day ago
"Beat South" Blood drive a success, educates students
The Lamar P. Higgins ballrooms were crowded with students and community members eager to save lives at SGA’s biannual blood drive in...
Mackenzie Foster
1 day ago
Pink for a Purpose: Students raise awareness about breast cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and people on campus are working to show breast cancer patients and survivors that they aren’t...
Neela Cole
1 day ago
$1 million donor commitment aids in practice facility construction
Athletic Director Brent Jones announced Troy Athletics received a historic $1 million anonymous philanthropic commitment. This gift...
Neela Cole
1 day ago
Newman Hall safety threatened, resolved
Troy University Police responded to a 911 call placed from Newman Hall by a student reporting a suspicious individual with a gun on...
Camille Coney
1 day ago
Students studying biomed get ahead with new partnership
A partnership between Troy University and the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM) was established when a Memorandum of...
Sarah Campbell
1 day ago
Hurricane Helene relief from Troy community extends from Florida to Virginia
Contributed photo Troy Utilities linemen work to fix downed power lines in areas without power due to the hurricane. Making landfall as a...
Emily Mosier
6 days ago
MALONE HALL: Documents, emails prove Hawkins, upper administration have known about safety hazards for years
The Tropolitan has obtained emails, a list of work orders and materials presented to the chancellor that prove there has been consistent...
Emily Mosier
Oct 3
Malone Hall update: Potential black mold, rodent feces
Mold tests conducted by The Tropolitan indicate the presence of numerous spores and, potentially, black mold; additionally, while...
Simon Brown
Oct 3
CMMS aims to tackle plastic waste
The Center for Materials and Manufacturing Sciences (CMMS) held an Interdisciplinary Academic Symposium this past Thursday. Professors...
Emily Mosier
Oct 3
“Beyond a war"
DOCUMENTARY MADE BY DUY TAN UNIVERSITY EMPHAZISES COURAGE, RECONCILIATION University Relations photo Chancellor Jack Hawkins Jr....
Morgan Ealy
Oct 3
Students make meals and memories with the Backpacks for Kids program
Contributed photos Student volunteers pack meals for kids. Backpack for Kids, a program under Troy University’s Office of Civic...
Neela Cole
Oct 3
Stressed about voting? Here's a few helpful tidbits to know
With the 2024 presidential elections coming up in a couple of months, the question of how to vote is a topic most college students are...
Mackenzie Foster
Oct 3
Weed found on campus; Chief Beaudry, Dean Reeves speak on consequences
Posts on social media have brought the issue of people smoking in dorms to the forefront. In Alabama, marijuana is illegal. The use of...
Camille Coney
Oct 3
Circle K International made a difference for the dogs of the Pike County Animal Shelter
Contributed photos Circle K International made and delivered dog toys for the Pike County Animal Shelter. Circle K International saw a...
Adele Henley
Oct 3
Troy University Art and Design seeking an artist-in-residence
Troy University’s Department of Art and Design is currently searching for an artist-in-residence. This artist would live in Troy...
Sarah Campbell
Oct 3
Arboretum receives $162,000 grant for revitalization, accessibility
Troy University’s Arboretum has recently received over $162,000 from the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) that will help...
Emily Mosier
Oct 3
Students welcome to join CCFA health and wellness committee
The College of Communication and Fine Arts (CCFA) is looking for students and faculty to join the inaugural Health and Wellness...
Emily Mosier
Sep 27
Troy University releases statement about Malone Hall
Troy University has released a statement regarding the condition of Malone Hall, which houses the departments of art and design and...
Emily Mosier
Sep 26
Fire hazards, leaks, safety concerns abound in Malone Hall
Troy University currently has no plan to fix the health issues SLIDESHOW: The current state of Troy University's Malone Hall Fine arts...
Emily Mosier
Sep 26
Hawkins is Staying
Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins rescinds retirement descision Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins Jr. announced Monday that he will no longer be...
Simon Brown
Sep 26
The Center for Materials and Manufacturing Sciences opens
Troy faculty and students gathered to commemorate the grand opening of the new Center for Materials and Manufacturing Sciences Building...
Camille Coney
Sep 26
ISCO Peace Walk promotes unity, acceptance
The International Student Cultural Organization (ISCO) and International Arts Center (IAC) team together every year on Sept.21, a...
Contributor
Sep 26
TUPD Chief Speaks on reporting shooting threats, staying safe
Belle Johnson Troy University’s active shooter protocol is a simple three-word process: run, hide, fight. In the case of a shooter on...
Kathryn Clark
Sep 26
Two weekend shootings had students sheltering in place
Two shootings took place near Troy’s campus early Sunday morning, and students were urged to shelter-in-place as a safety precaution....
Morgan Ealy
Sep 26
Green Beret, Amputee Gives Inspirational Speech
Green Beret and amputee inspirational speaker Nick Lavery brought a message of perseverance to students last Thursday in the Lamar P....
Kathryn Clark
Sep 19
Students bring their goals to life with TRIO-led vision boards
Students brought their visions to life Thursday afternoon in the TRIO lab by building personal vision boards filled with dreams of the...
Emily Mosier
Sep 19
The Inaugural Hispanic Heritage Student Art Contest is open for submissions!Â
To honor Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place between Sept. 15 and Oct. 15, the Departments of World Languages and Cultures and Art...
Mackenzie Foster
Sep 19
Sorority works to help students on campus
Two sororities – Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) and Alpha Gamma Delta (AGD) – took the inittiative last week to raise essential...
Camille Coney
Sep 19
Sorrell College of Business' MBA program receives award
The Sorrell College of Business’ master of business administration (MBA) program has been selected by Fortune Recommends as number one in...
Simon Brown
Sep 19
Alabama Supreme Court Justice speaks about Constitution Day
Alabama Supreme Court Justice Will Sellers delivered a lecture Monday evening in HAL Hall to teach students about the importance of...
Neela Cole
Sep 19
From inside the Pentagon: Lecturer Duane Gunn shares his 9/11 story
One of Troy’s very own was inside the Pentagon 23 years ago during the Sept. 11 attacks.  Today, he lives to tell that story, and he did...
Sarah Campbell
Sep 19
Fall Fest fosters a connection between local vendors and the community
As vendors lined the downtown square, the Troy community grabbed their umbrellas and came together to immerse themselves in local...
Staff Writer
Sep 19
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...
Caleb Thomas
Sep 19
Student meet accounting firms at 33rd annual Accountancy DayÂ
The Carr School of Accountancy held the 33rd annual Accountancy Day on Thursday. Firms from around the area met with students before an...
Contributor
Sep 12
Trojan Debate Team debuted with graphic novel dispute
Alexander Vines A public humanities debate centered around graphic novel use in a classroom setting drew a crowd of students, teachers...
Caleb Thomas
Sep 12
Learn from mistakes
Chief cybersecurity officer pens new book on cybersecurity and antifragility Using his 29 years of experience working at Troy University,...
Caleb Thomas
Sep 12
Marimba musician mastered the mallets
A Troy University student placed fifth in the Great Plains International Marimba competition at Oklahoma City University over the summer....
Kathryn Clark
Sep 12
Feeling a-loan? Students, alumni discuss student loans
Student loans are a struggle in the lives of millions of Americans, and many are left wondering if a loan was the best option. A new...
Emily Mosier
Sep 12
Students react to the chancellor's retirement
Troy University students expressed surprise and mixed emotions following the announcement of Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins Jr.’s...
Neela Cole
Sep 12
IDEA Bank competition
Students have a chance to turn their dreams into reality Troy University IDEA Bank will hold its annual Business IDEA Competition, an...
Camille Coney
Sep 12
TUPD recieves $150,000 grant
Grant money to be used to increase campus and officer security The Troy University Police Department (TUPD) is utilizing a $150,000 grant...
Morgan Ealy
Sep 12
First responders, students climb stairs in rememberance of 9/11
Troy University held its annual 9/11 Stair Climb Wednesday morning in honor of those who lost their lives in the tragic event 23 years...
Sarah Campbell
Sep 12
Troy graduate furthers research at MIT
For Troy graduate Ty Naquin, biomedical science and cell research is a passion. Naquin is turning this passion into an opportunity as he...
Contributor
Sep 12
The gymnastics team tumbles toward new year
The student-run club hopes for new recruits, holds interest meeting, efforts new exectutive board positions Carrie McLendon The Troy...
Emily Mosier
Sep 5
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...
Camille Coney
Sep 5
Rep your school spirit with NCCD
As the football season kicked off, Trojan fans got a chance to display their school spirit by participating in National College Colors...
Neela Cole
Sep 5
Students shimmy and spin at NPHC's line dance class
Students stepped, shimmied and turned all night long during Troy National Panhellenic Council’s line dance class in TC Ballrooms last...
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