TROY featured on popular Chinese TV show ‘The Nation’s Greatest Treasures’

The show, which focuses on China's ancient history, highlighted TROY's collection of replica terracotta warriors.

The show, which focuses on China's ancient history, highlighted TROY's collection of replica terracotta warriors.

Troy University’s collection of terracotta warrior replicas was the focus of a recent episode of one of China’s most popular television shows, “The Greatest National Treasures,” which airs on nationwide Chinese network CCTV.

The segment featured interviews with Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., SGA President Nicole Jayjohn, TrojanVision News Director Brady Talbert and Chinese student…

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It Came from the Archives: A.A. Wiley and the founding of Troy University

In this edition of his column, Dr. Marty Olliff delves into the history of one of the men who helped TROY come into existence.

In this edition of his column, Dr. Marty Olliff delves into the history of one of the men who helped TROY come into existence.

Feb. 26, 2021, marks the 134th anniversary of Troy University’s original predecessor, the State Normal School at Troy.  This didn’t happen with a simple petition, as Troy’s former president Edward Shackelford notes in his 1937 history, The First Fifty Years of the State Teachers College at Troy, Alabama, but with lobbying committees and an enabling…

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Alumnus donates John Lewis portrait to Troy University

Willie Austin II, a software engineer and 2017 TROY graduate, recently donated a hand-painted portrait of Rep. John Lewis to his alma mater.

Willie Austin II, a software engineer and 2017 TROY graduate, recently donated a hand-painted portrait of Rep. John Lewis to his alma mater.

When Willie Austin II graduated from Troy University, he left with a desire to give back to his alma mater.

Recently, the 2017 graduate did just that by gifting TROY a hand-painted portrait of the late Congressman John Lewis, a work will soon be displayed in John Robert Lewis Hall.

Austin, who majored in computer…

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Recent alumna, U.S. Marine reflects on balancing service with academics

U.S. Marine Tori Sharpe earned a master's degree in strategic communication while serving her country. She is now stationed in Bahrain.

U.S. Marine Tori Sharpe earned a master's degree in strategic communication while serving her country. She is now stationed in Bahrain.

After being adopted from China at only six months old, United States Marine Tori Sharpe is serving her country and recently earned a master’s degree from Troy University’s strategic communication program.

Sharpe grew up in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, and joined the United States Naval Academy after high school.

Sharpe made her decision to join the…

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