Alumna’s ‘big heart’ remembered through a memorial scholarship established for HSTM students

The Sarah Rebecca Betterton Memorial Scholarship will assist students pursuing a Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management degree on the Troy Campus.

The Sarah Rebecca Betterton Memorial Scholarship will assist students pursuing a Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management degree on the Troy Campus.

Sarah Betterton had a “big heart” and a “spirit of charity” – and could light up any room she walked into. Her compassion for others was real; her life was centered on helping others, a mission her family will continue in her name.

The Sarah Rebecca Betterton Memorial Scholarship will assist students pursuing a Hospitality,…

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Sorrell Alumnus Chad Jones shares insights with business school students

Sorrell College alumnus Chad Jones talks leadership, banking and relationships with students.

Sorrell College alumnus Chad Jones talks leadership, banking and relationships with students.

Sorrell College of Business alumnus Chad Jones, president and CEO of First Bank of Alabama, challenged students to take on the “journey” of leadership and build relationships.

“My time at Troy University was the beginning of my path towards leadership,” he said. “Leadership is a journey, not a destination.”

Jones, a Talladega native, has a…

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Berry family charitable trust will support students with adaptive needs

From left to right: Bryan Berry, Jayne Berry, Brad Blount, Lauren Cole, Dendy Mosely, Liz Berry and Allison Hughes.

From left to right: Bryan Berry, Jayne Berry, Brad Blount, Lauren Cole, Dendy Mosely, Liz Berry and Allison Hughes.

When it came time for Jayne Berry to look for colleges, she and her family knew they were looking for somewhere special. Diagnosed with a learning disability in the 7th grade, Jayne was looking for a school that was the right size and with the right support system to help her succeed. 

After considering several…

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Sorrell College graduate conquers the Ivy League and secures a Presidential Appointment at USDA

TROY alumnus Wesley Swanzy, of Goshen, AL, believes his Sorrell College education laid the foundation for success at Columbia.

TROY alumnus Wesley Swanzy, of Goshen, AL, believes his Sorrell College education laid the foundation for success at Columbia.

A Sorrell College of Business alumnus has been appointed by the President of the United States to a post in the Department of Agriculture.

Wesley Swanzy, a native of Goshen and a 2012 graduate, has been sworn in as Chief of Staff to the Chief Financial Officer at USDA.

An Air Force veteran commissioned out…

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