Longtime physics professor Dr. B.J. Bateman remembered for dedication to students, science

Dr. Bateman served the University and its students for over 40 years.

Dr. Bateman served the University and its students for over 40 years.

A fixture in Troy University’s physics department for 45 years, Dr. B.J. Bateman is fondly remembered by his colleagues for his dedication to his students—and his sometimes-unorthodox teaching methods.

Born in Panama City, Florida, on March 10, 1943, Dr. Bateman passed on August 5. He spent his childhood living throughout Alabama and Florida and attended…

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“Sam” Boyd Endowed Scholarship for DKE established at TROY

A 2019 graduate, Sam's family has preserved his memory at TROY with a new scholarship.

A 2019 graduate, Sam's family has preserved his memory at TROY with a new scholarship.

Samuel Boyd is remembered for his love of music, hosting cookouts and his fraternity—Delta Kappa Epsilon—and his desire to help others. In his memory, parents Morgan and Ginger Boyd have established the Samuel A. “Sam” Boyd Endowed Scholarship for Delta Kappa Epsilon at Troy University. 

Sam graduated from Enterprise High School with honors in 2014…

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Parents enjoy family atmosphere during Parents and Family Weekend

TROY parents and family members enjoyed a band party on Friday evening and a pre-game tailgate on Saturday.

TROY parents and family members enjoyed a band party on Friday evening and a pre-game tailgate on Saturday.

The family atmosphere of Troy University was on full display last Friday and Saturday as Troy University hosted its annual Parents and Family Weekend.

More than 700 family members attended a band party event on Friday evening featuring the band Mojo Hand and a tailgating event Saturday afternoon prior to the Trojans game against James…

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Music Industry educator and renowned composer and arranger Robert W. Smith dies from complications following cardiac surgery

Troy University mourns the death of renowned composer, music educator and friend Robert W. Smith. (TROY photo/Clif Lusk)

Troy University mourns the death of renowned composer, music educator and friend Robert W. Smith. (TROY photo/Clif Lusk)

Troy University and the world of music has lost one of its greatest stars.

Robert W. Smith, Professor of Music and coordinator of the John M. Long School of Music’s Music Industry Program, died Thursday, Sept. 21 due to complications of cardiac surgery. Services will be at 2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 29 at Claudia Crosby…

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