New GIS major preps students for growing career field

The new bachelor's program gives students hands-on experience with technology that maps and applies information.

The new bachelor's program gives students hands-on experience with technology that maps and applies information.

A new academic major at Troy University prepares students for careers in the growing field of Geographic Information Sciences.

Troy University’s Geospatial Informatics Department unveiled the new bachelor’s of science in geographic information sciences this semester, aiming to provide students with tools that make them valuable in a variety of sectors, including government, law…

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Center for Student Success partners with Peace Corps

TROY student Trey Smith recently became the first student to complete the Peace Corps Prep program.

TROY student Trey Smith recently became the first student to complete the Peace Corps Prep program.

Troy University’s John W. Schmidt Center for Student Success has partnered with the Peace Corps to offer a Peace Corps Prep certificate.

This program is advantageous for students applying to the Peace Corps and prepares students for careers in public service. 

Roger “Trey” Smith, who graduates in December, is the first TROY student…

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Fall Open House an unprecedented success

About 1,000 students applied during the fall Open House event.

About 1,000 students applied during the fall Open House event.

Nearly 1,000 prospective Trojans submitted applications during the Fall Worldwide Open House on Oct. 24.

The Fall Open House is TROY’s largest annual recruiting event, and this year was the biggest ever, with 997 applications submitted.

The event connects prospective students with TROY’s expert advisers to answer questions and explore degree options. Application fees are…

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10 Organizations to Join at Troy University

The homecoming kick off is just one event helped organized by the SGA.
 

I came to Troy ready to get involved and meet people, but I didn’t really know where to begin. I come from a small town where there wasn’t much to get involved in past dance and sports, so I had to do some research. I thought the only organizations available to me would be to…

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