The National Peanut Festival, born in 1938, has been a staple of the Wiregrass since. (Wiregrass Archives)
The first National Peanut Festival occurred in Dothan, Alabama, on November 10-12, 1938. Most of us recall that first festival for hosting Dr. George Washington Carver’s address, “Great Creator, What is a Peanut and Why Do You Make It?”
Dr. George Washington Carver speaks to the inaugural National Peanut Festival, from “Alabama Magazine”, Nov. 21, 1938….
Trees will be on display from local organizations as well as TROY student groups and corporate partners.
Troy University’s Dothan Campus is hosting this year’s Festival of Trees from now until Dec. 14 on the second floor of Everett Hall. Local non-profits and TROY’s colleges, student clubs and corporate partners will have trees up for display for the community to enjoy.
“This is a great event to learn about local businesses and…
The cover of the 35th Anniversary Palladium from 1923.
The 1923 Women’s Basketball team.
Guest contributor Rodney C. Lawley, Troy University Archivist (Troy Campus)
The Troy University yearbooks, Palladium, have always been popular at the University Library, and for good reason. Visitors and alumni enjoy browsing nostalgically through the pages of the University’s past, and they often seek information related to family and friends who…
TROY was recognized among the best regional universities and best public regional universities in the South by U.S. News and World Report.
Troy University has been recognized among the best regional universities in the South, by U.S. News and World Report’s 2024 Best Colleges rankings.
TROY ranked 55th among all regional universities in the South and 23rd among public regional universities in the South. The University also ranked 40th among Best Value School – Regional Universities South.
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