Beth Gibson’s connection to Troy began long before she became a Trojan. Her family moved to the community in the mid-1980s after her grandfather became president of Troy Bank & Trust. Some of her earliest memories include running through the old bank building next to First Baptist Church and later helping cut the ribbon when…
Christine Doty, Coordinator of Academic Advising for the JWS Center, received the Teresa Penn Rodgers Excellence in Student Advising Award.
Christine Doty, Coordinator of Academic Advising for Troy University’s John W. Schmidt Center for Student Success, has received the University’s Teresa Penn Rodgers Award for Advising Excellence.
Rodgers, the award’s namesake, worked for Troy University for more than 30 years in a number of key student success roles, including the role of advisor. She consistently…
The Trojan Nation has lost another music icon. Ralph Ford, former Director of Bands, passed away at his home in Panama City Beach, FL.
Ford, who retired in 2011, served a decade as Director of Bands and professor of music in the now-John M. Long School of Music, beginning his affiliation with the University in…
Dr. Jeffery Heggs is a 2011 graduate of Troy University and the 2025-2026 Georgia Milken Educator Award winner.
Troy University alum Dr. Jeffery Heggs was officially recognized as the 2025-2026 Georgia Milken Educator Award recipient at the Milken Educator Awards Forum held in Washington, D.C. in June.
The Milken Educator Award targets early-to-mid career education professionals for their achievements and for the promise of what they will accomplish in the future. Award recipients are given…
