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Tatum retires, prepares for next challenge as college president

Dr. Lance Tatum is retiring after 25 years at TROY to become President of Northwest Missouri State University.

Dr. Lance Tatum is retiring after 25 years at TROY to become President of Northwest Missouri State University.

It was the flashing light on an answering machine that would illuminate Dr. Lance Tatum’s path back home to Troy University.

The two-time TROY graduate was working at a small two-year school in Georgia and had been out of town for the weekend when Dr. Don Jeffrey left the message that would open the first…

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Jones remembered for her passion to help TROY students succeed

Tamara Jones, shown here speaking during her retirement reception, passed away on April 21.

Tamara Jones, shown here speaking during her retirement reception, passed away on April 21.

Tamara Jones, a Troy University alumna and a member of the TROY staff for more than 30 years, passed away on April 21. She was 65.

Funeral services were held April 25.

Jones retired in January of 2021 as Assistant Dean of Student Success after 32 years of service to the University.

A graduate of…

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Gibson receives Dr. Robert Kruckeberg Faculty Excellence Award at Troy University

Dr. Robert Gibson, Lecturer in the John M. Long School of Music, receives the Kruckeberg Faculty Excellence Award from Dr. Robert Scott Nokes.

Dr. Robert Gibson, Lecturer in the John M. Long School of Music, receives the Kruckeberg Faculty Excellence Award from Dr. Robert Scott Nokes.

Dr. Robert Gibson, Lecturer in the John M. Long School of Music at Troy University, has been awarded the Dr. Robert Kruckeberg Faculty Excellence Award, presented by the University’s Faculty Senate.

The award honors the memory of Dr. Robert Kruckeberg, an Associate Professor of History who passed away in December 2020 at the age of…

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Boyd receives Troy University’s Ingalls Award for Excellence in Classroom Teaching

James L. Boyd, III, Lecturer in the Department of Theatre and Dance, receives the 2023 Ingalls Award during Monday night's Honors Convocation.

James L. Boyd, III, Lecturer in the Department of Theatre and Dance, receives the 2023 Ingalls Award during Monday night's Honors Convocation.

James L. Boyd, III, Lecturer in the Department of Theatre and Dance, is the recipient of Troy University’s 2023 Ingalls Award for Excellence in Classroom Teaching.

Boyd received the award from TROY Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academics Dr. Lance Tatum during the University’s annual Honors Convocation held Monday night…

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