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    Troy taking on mental health needs

    News | February 17, 2023

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    TROY student describes new species

    News | February 03, 2023

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    Spring Open House set for April 13

    News | March 13, 2023

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It Came From the Archives: Tragic train wreck led to a shift in safety procedures on the Atlantic Coast Line tracks

The wreck of the

The wreck of the "Second 180" and "Extra 452" in the Wiregrass led to changes in train management.

On Sept. 24, 1945, at 2:05 p.m., Atlantic Coast Line train “Extra 452 West” from Dothan collided headlong into ACL “Second 180 East,” killing the 452’s engineer, James A. Mangum of Montgomery, and injuring 16 others.

Tom Solomon, a resident of Headland, employee of the ACL, and “well known railroad artist and train enthusiast” owned…

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Troy alumnus Judge Jamie Graham is committed to community service

Jamie Graham and his wife, Paula, are parents to two children, JJ and Madison.

Jamie Graham and his wife, Paula, are parents to two children, JJ and Madison.

Family. Honor. Tradition. Legacy.

For Jamie Graham, these are more than just words but rather cemented values. Graham’s life tells a story of honoring his family’s tradition while also establishing his own legacy on an already distinguished family name.

Born in August 1968 at St. Francis hospital in Columbus, GA, Graham has spent the majority…

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Prospective students learn about life as a Trojan during Spring Trojan Day

Trojan Day introduces prospective students to every aspect of becoming a TROY student.

Trojan Day introduces prospective students to every aspect of becoming a TROY student.

Troy University hosted more than 250 families during the semiannual Trojan Day on Saturday, March 25, where prospective students were able to learn more about the University, tour the campus and see what student life might be like as a Trojan. 

The day began with check-in and browse session at Trojan Arena followed by an…

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