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Michael Orlofsky

Professor Michael Orlofsky

Michael Orlofsky is a professor and director of the Creative Writing Program at Troy University.

Articles by this Author

  • Perspective: What Am I Truly? – Jun 25, 2018
  • Random Acts of Kindness – May 10, 2017
  • Under One Roof – Mar 29, 2017
  • . . . the Spirit to Soar – Nov 10, 2016
  • A Study in Empathy – Jul 26, 2016

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ATO Walk Hard raises record-breaking $200K for veterans

ATO Walk Hard raises record-breaking $200K for veterans

March 19, 2026

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Lulu Gribbin, surgeons to speak at Troy University’s Helen Keller Lecture on March 31

Lulu Gribbin, surgeons to speak at Troy University’s Helen Keller Lecture on March 31

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Honors students at Troy University will have more opportunities for international travel and research thanks to funding from the U.S. Department of State’s 2025 IDEAS Grant Competition.

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Yesterday at Troy University’s Helen Keller Lecture Series, Lulu Gribbin shared her story alongside surgeons Dr. Glenn Gaston and Dr. Bryan Loeffler as the Lulu Strong Foundation awarded a $100,000 grant to AXOLO Health Group for virtual reality therapy research.

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Troy University has announced the appointment of Gracie Smith as the new Communications Coordinator for the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences within the Office of University Relations.

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Troy University Electrical and Electronics Engineering students had the opportunity to network and connect with local industry leaders at last week’s Engineering Internship and Career Expo held in the Trojan Center Ballrooms.

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