TROY’s Rosa Parks Museum to host block party Juneteenth celebration

The Juneteenth celebration will include vendors, musical entertainment, a children's area and free museum and children's wing admission.

The Juneteenth celebration will include vendors, musical entertainment, a children's area and free museum and children's wing admission.

After a year in which it held a virtual Juneteenth celebration in 2020, Troy University’s Rosa Parks Museum will once again bring its celebration to the streets with an in-person block party on Saturday, June 19.

The free event, held on the 200 block of Montgomery Street in front of the museum, will take place…

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Col. Felicia Burks honors family with scholarship

Col. Felicia Burks honors her family's support and encouragement through the establishment of an endowed scholarship.

Col. Felicia Burks honors her family's support and encouragement through the establishment of an endowed scholarship.

Now Chief of the Diversity and Inclusion Division, Office of the Air Force Surgeon General, Col. Felicia Burks has achieved a life and career she said would not have been possible without the support of leaders, mentors, friends, family, faith and a college degree from Troy University.

“I think about legacy building,” she said. “I…

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Whitehead encourages TROY graduates to pursue dreams, become leaders and serve

Dr. Jason Whitehead delivers the keynote address to graduates at the University's Phenix City Campus and Fort Benning location on Friday.

Dr. Jason Whitehead delivers the keynote address to graduates at the University's Phenix City Campus and Fort Benning location on Friday.

Dr. Jason Whitehead, Executive Director of the Phenix City Housing Authority, encouraged Troy University graduates to embrace the next phase of their lives with the same discipline and drive that led them to receive their diplomas.

Delivering the keynote address to graduates of the University’s Phenix City Campus and Fort Benning location on Friday at…

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Army veteran, immigrant culminates 16-year higher ed journey with TROY degree

Angela Johnson and her son at the Troy Campus following the spring commencement ceremony in May.

Angela Johnson and her son at the Troy Campus following the spring commencement ceremony in May.

As she walked across the stage at Trojan Arena last month to accept her degree from Troy University Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., Angela Johnson could only think of her parents. 

From an early age Johnson’s mother and father, Korean and Nicaraguan immigrants, respectively, instilled in her the importance of education. 

Given their many struggles,…

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