John Robert Lewis Leadership Conference a homecoming of sorts for Dr. Keith Elder

Dr. Keith Elder delivered the opening keynote address to the John Robert Lewis Leadership Conference on Jan. 31.

Dr. Keith Elder delivered the opening keynote address to the John Robert Lewis Leadership Conference on Jan. 31.

The John Robert Lewis Leadership Conference, held Jan. 31 – Feb. 1 at the Troy Campus, provided a homecoming for Dr. Keith Elder.

Elder, who now serves as president of Saint Xavier University, last spoke on the Troy Campus during his high school graduation ceremony in Sartain Hall in 1990. On Jan. 31, he delivered…

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IDEA Bank named finalist for national entrepreneurship education award

Lynne George, left, and the IDEA Bank will be recognized during the upcoming USASBE conference.

Lynne George, left, and the IDEA Bank will be recognized during the upcoming USASBE conference.

The Troy University IDEA Bank has been nationally recognized and named as a finalist for the USASBE Excellence in Co-Curricular Innovation Award, which recognizes the critical and impactful role of co-curricular programming in the overall entrepreneurship education ecosystem.

Presented by the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE), the award encourages and recognizes…

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Don Jeffrey remembered for his impact and support and encouragement of others

Dr. Don Jeffrey, who served in various roles with the University for 46 years including Vice Chancellor of the Dothan Campus, passed away on Jan. 28.

Dr. Don Jeffrey, who served in various roles with the University for 46 years including Vice Chancellor of the Dothan Campus, passed away on Jan. 28.

Troy University is mourning the passing of former beloved administrator Dr. Don Jeffrey.

Dr. Jeffrey, who retired from the University in 2023 after 46 years of service, passed away on Jan. 28. He was 78. 

Dr. Jeffrey earned his bachelor’s degree from TROY, a master’s degree from the University of Tennessee and his Ph.D. from…

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TROY students awarded Lamar P. Higgins Leadership Award during annual Leadership Conference

TROY students were recognized Saturday for their outstanding leadership achievements.

TROY students were recognized Saturday for their outstanding leadership achievements.

Eight students recently received the prestigious Lamar P. Higgins Leadership Award, named in memory of Troy University’s first African-American Board of Trustees member, during the 22nd annual John R. Lewis Leadership Conference.

In addition to being the first African-American Board of Trustees member, Higgins was the first African-American elected to a leadership position on the Board…

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