A bikeshare program is being launched in the Troy community. The university partnered with the bikeshare company, Spin, to add dockless bikes and scooters to campus. Derrick Brewster is the associate dean of student services. He says the school needed an inexpensive way for students and community members to travel, while also getting exercise. “We chose to go with the…
An art exhibit on display at the International Arts Center on Troy University’s campus brings two worlds together. Diane Orlofsky, a music teacher, and Jerry Johnson,a graphic design professor, used their talents to create “A Joyous Exchange: The Art of Collaboration.” The exhibit combines digital images and texts to make works of art, some of which are inspired by their…
Troy Students, faculty, and residents will say goodbye to a campus landmark on Tuesday. The former basketball arena Sartain Hall is set to be demolished later this year to make room for more parking. An event hosted by Troy University’s Alumni Association will give those in attendance an opportunity to bid farewell to the building. “It’s just an event where…
A Troy University professor was part of a research project that shows Native Americans in Alabama were using tobacco for religious and ritual some 1,500 years earlier than thought. From a Troy University news release: “Dr. Stephen Carmody, an assistant professor of anthropology, along with Dr. Jon Russ of Rhodes College and Dr. Jera Davis of New South…
Big things are ahead for Montgomery’s all-male Valiant Cross Academy. The school has teamed up with Troy University to bring 8th and 9th grade Valiant Cross students to the university’s Montgomery campus for classes this fall. A new agreement will make way for grants to help enhance educational opportunities for both the university and Valiant Cross. It would also allow…
The Alabama Dept. of Public Health says it is investigating a case of pulmonary tuberculosis identified in a Troy University student enrolled on the main campus in Troy. Health officials and Troy University say they’re working to ensure that university students and employees will be screened quickly. In a statement, Dr. Burnestine Taylor, Medical Officer, Disease Control and Prevention, said, “We…
A Troy University student has died in a Florida car crash, according to university officials. Officials say 19-year-old Aslesha Pandit and three other students were traveling to Panama City Thursday afternoon, when they were involved in a three car crash near Ebro, Florida. Pandit later died at the hospital. The university’s statement said in part, “our condolences are extended to…
Troy University’s Student Government Association conducted two voter registration drives in recent months. About 150 forms for registration or absentee ballot applications were collected and mailed to local election officials. Unfortunately, about 30 voter registration forms from the Oct. 6 registration drive were not mailed due to an oversight in the SGA office. These forms were located Tuesday morning. Election…
TROY, Ala. (troytrojans.com) – Following Troy University’s win over the University of South Alabama last Thursday, a Facebook page and Twitter account urging AP and Coaches Poll voters to #RankTroy sprouted up and the movement gained momentum quickly. The fan-created and fan-driven social media accounts feature a Rank Troy highlight video which has been viewed more than 100,000 times by…
As Troy University was wrapping up homecoming festivities this weekend someone fired shots outside of an event on campus early Sunday morning. University officials say that the shots were fired after midnight outside of Sartain Hall. At the time Omega Psi Phi fraternity was holding an event inside. Officials say there was around 3000 people attending the event at the…
