Dothan resident overcomes period of homelessness to earn TROY degree

TROY graduate Mica Robinson overcame homelessness to earn her degree.

TROY graduate Mica Robinson overcame homelessness to earn her degree.

For a college student, graduation is the culmination of a years-long journey.

In the case of recent Troy University graduate Mica Robinson, that journey was more challenging than most.

Robinson, who graduated from the University’s Dothan Campus in December, spent the bulk of her college career in a state of homelessness.

“In (about) 2013, I…

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TROY alumna explores growing up biracial in new documentary

Filmmaker Sarah Gambles, a TROY alumna, discusses her new documentary “Armor” at the Troy Campus on Nov. 15.

Filmmaker Sarah Gambles, a TROY alumna, discusses her new documentary “Armor” at the Troy Campus on Nov. 15.

“Armor,” a feature-length documentary written and directed by Troy University alumna Sarah Gambles, had its premiere screening at the Troy Campus on Nov. 15.

A Banks, Alabama, school teacher and double graduate of TROY, Gambles’ film highlights her experiences and those of three other biracial women living in the South and the struggles they faced…

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Troy grad joins Campus Kitchens team as VISTA member

Rhea Martin, a TROY alumna, was selected by the National Campus Kitchens group to join the TROY division as a VISTA team member.

Rhea Martin, a TROY alumna, was selected by the National Campus Kitchens group to join the TROY division as a VISTA team member.

Troy University’s Campus Kitchens organization has taken steps to further their work in the community with the addition of a new member.

Rhea Martin, a TROY alumna with a Bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Jackson, Alabama, was selected by the National Campus Kitchens group to join the TROY division as a VISTA, or Volunteers in…

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World War II-era alumni reunite on Homecoming weekend

TROY alumni from the 1940s reunited for a dinner on campus the day before Homecoming.

TROY alumni from the 1940s reunited for a dinner on campus the day before Homecoming.

The World War II-era Alumni Reunion this past Saturday sought to recreate the feel of the ‘40s for the graduates of what was then Troy State Teachers College.

The Troy University jazz ensemble played hits such as “It Had to Be You,” “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree,” and “Georgia on My Mind” in between…

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