Troy University will highlight the research of students and faculty within its five colleges during Trojan Research Week 2026, April 20-24. 

The event, presented by the Office of Sponsored Programs in conjunction with each of the University’s five colleges, began last year to highlight TROY’s commitment to enhancing and expanding research efforts. In 2025, TROY was designated as a Carnegie Research University, a designation created to recognize the research efforts at smaller institutions. The University also achieved Doctoral Classification in the 2025 Carnegie Institutional Classifications. 

Dr. Kerry Palmer, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost, said Trojan Research Week provides an opportunity to celebrate and recognize the great work being done by TROY students and faculty.

“Trojan Research Week provides an excellent opportunity to showcase the remarkable research being done by our students and faculty,” Dr. Palmer said. “The week not only serves to celebrate the work that is currently being done but also represents an important step as we seek to encourage the further advancement of research and innovation at Troy University.”

The week will begin with a kickoff event at 9:30 a.m. on April 20 in the Hawkins-Adams-Long Hall of Honor, presented by the Office of Sponsored Programs.

The College of Arts and Humanities will be the first college to celebrate student research from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 20, covering the fields of Art and Design, English, History and Philosophy, Journalism and Communication, Music, Theatre and Dance, and World Languages and Cultures. Presentations will take place in the Hawkins-Adams-Long Hall of Honor and the Choral Room, Long Hall 107.

The Sorrell College of Business will host its Student Research Showcase on April 21. The Showcase will feature students from all disciplines across Sorrell College presenting research projects (class projects, term papers, experiential learning, etc.) to faculty and staff during a poster session in Lewis Hall.

The College of Health Sciences will host the second annual Interdisciplinary Applied Health Sciences Student Research Symposium, April 22 at 10 a.m. in Jones Hall. This year’s event will highlight the creative and impactful research of students from the Schools of Allied Health, Nursing and Social Work and Human Services. The symposium will feature an array of projects, underscoring the depth and diversity of student scholarship across health-related disciplines. This year, research topics include examining blenderized tube feeding, mid-upper arm circumference as a muscle indicator, blood flow differences in arm and leg and student-athlete mental health and resource access. Collectively, these projects showcase thoughtful exploration of health outcomes, health education and well-being, with an emphasis on improving outcomes for diverse communities.

The College of Science and Engineering is hosting a one-day conference showcasing undergraduate and graduate research within the college on April 23 in the Hawkins-Adams-Long Hall of Honor. Last year, the college had 23 presentations and posters by students doing research in astronomy, biological and environmental sciences, chemistry, materials science and engineering, and mathematics. This conference will feature presentations and posters by undergraduate and graduate students in the college.

The College of Education and Behavioral Sciences Conference will take place on April 24 in Hawkins Hall. Undergraduates, graduate students, faculty members and other professionals from TROY and other colleges and universities will present research on a wide variety of topics. Past conferences have included presentations from many disciplines including psychology, education, counseling, music, history, marketing and criminal justice. This year’s keynote speaker is Jasmine Greene, Intelligence Analyst with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.