TROY alumna’s book recounts experience of reconnecting with Korean birth family decades after her adoption

Gilbert, center, meets her Korean brother and sister for the first time in 44 years.

Gilbert, center, meets her Korean brother and sister for the first time in 44 years.

Decades after being adopted from a South Korean orphanage by an American family, Troy University alumna Amy Gilbert (’92) reconnected with her birth family and her heritage and has written a book about her experiences.

Published last year, “Becoming Korean: A Memoir” charts Gilberts’ journey from what she called a “normal American childhood” to the…

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Troy University alumna Brenda Coley brings passion, energy to her role as superintendent of Russell County Schools

Dr. Coley speaks during Troy University's Phenix City Campus commencement in 2017.

Dr. Coley speaks during Troy University's Phenix City Campus commencement in 2017.

Participants in the Russell County School District’s Institute Day made it clear why they enjoy coming to work for the county’s schools – the leadership provided by Superintendent and Troy University alumna Dr. Brenda Coley.

“Dr. Coley is one of the most passionate, energetic, and uplifting people I know. She is not a boss that…

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‘Do What Trojans Do’: Alumnus challenges Sorrell College students to become successful leaders in their careers

Wells Fargo Executive Vice President Derek Ellington spoke to Sorrell College of Business students in February. (TROY photo/JOEY MEREDITH)
 

Sorrell College of Business alumnus Derek Ellington challenged business students to “do what Trojans do” by leading and offered them three keys to personal success.

“At the end of the day, that’s what it’s all about: making a difference, impacting in a major way and that’s what Trojans do. We impact. We lead. We influence, and that’s your…

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Small Business Development Center at Troy University enables students, alumnus to successfully launch new businesses

TROY alumnus Norman Glasgow turned to the SBDC at TROY to help develop his business idea into a successful operation.

TROY alumnus Norman Glasgow turned to the SBDC at TROY to help develop his business idea into a successful operation.

A Troy University alumnus and a current student have teamed up to achieve their dreams of business ownership through the Small Business Development Center at Troy University.

Norman Glasco, a Chicago native who relocated to Montgomery due to a professional opportunity for his wife, is a 2021 Human Services graduate of the Montgomery Campus. He…

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