Troy University to name building after Congressman John Lewis

Bibb Graves Hall will be renamed John Robert Lewis Hall in honor of the late congressman from Pike County.

Bibb Graves Hall will be renamed John Robert Lewis Hall in honor of the late congressman from Pike County.

The Troy University Board of Trustees voted today to rename historic Bibb Graves Hall at the Troy, Alabama, campus in honor of U.S. Congressman and Civil Rights leader John Lewis.

The name change is effective immediately, and the building will now bear the name John Robert Lewis Hall. 

“John Lewis is a towering figure in American history, whose leadership and advocacy for…

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Artist of new George H.W. Bush commemorative coin has TROY ties

Elana Hagler painted the

Elana Hagler painted the "Portrait of the University" that hangs at the Troy Campus and the portrait of Rep. Terry Everett at the Dothan Campus.

Elana Hagler’s work is seen at Troy University’s Alabama campuses, and soon, it will be shared with the entire country in the form of a commemorative coin.

A new presidential $1 coin honoring President George H.W. Bush from the U.S. Mint will feature Hagler’s drawing of the 41st president.

“It’s a tremendously big deal for…

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Fall COVID-19 Student Emergency Fund now receiving donations

Students enjoy snow cones on the Quad as a welcome-back-to-campus treat. (TROY photo/Ashlen Jackson)
 

“Trojans helping Trojans” is commonplace around Troy University, and the Fall COVID-19 Student Emergency Fund is one place where that mantra hits home.

When the coronavirus pandemic hit the University in the spring, the Trojan Nation responded with more than $63,000 in donations for an emergency relief fund designed to put a little extra help…

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Free summer leadership course sees overwhelming success

The class served more than 4,600 students, with lessons from several TROY figures, including Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., Chancellor.

The class served more than 4,600 students, with lessons from several TROY figures, including Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., Chancellor.

Troy University’s first free summer course was an overwhelming success with students from many walks of life.

Leadership 101, offered free of charge this summer, saw more than 4,600 students register and more than 1,600 receive certificates of completion.

“Our free Leadership 101 course was more successful than we could ever have imagined,”…

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