Mother and daughter graduate TROY together in Spring Commencement, become the third and fourth generation of teachers

Mary and Kate Zedler earn degrees together during Spring Commencement.

Mary and Kate Zedler earn degrees together during Spring Commencement.

Two newly minted Troy University graduates are stretching a family legacy to four generations.

Mary Zedler and her daughter Kate graduated in Spring Commencement Exercises in Trojan Arena on Thursday.

For Mary, the path was a long one. She had begun her undergraduate degree in criminal justice at the University of South Alabama but stopped…

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Teacher Appreciation Month Spotlight: Troy University recognizes alumnus Deven Reese

Deven Reese, a TROY alumnus, leads in the classroom and beyond, shaping student success at Pike County Elementary.

Deven Reese, a TROY alumnus, leads in the classroom and beyond, shaping student success at Pike County Elementary.

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Month, Troy University recognizes the impact of alumnus Deven Reese, whose journey from aspiring engineer to award-winning fifth-grade teacher reflects a deep commitment to student success, instructional innovation and service both in and beyond the classroom.

Deven Reese, who graduated with a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education from TROY, currently serves…

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Former chief academic officer and current university president to offer keynote address at two-day commencement

Troy University graduated some 950 students during its Spring Commencement exercises on May 12, 2017. (TROY photo/Joshua Thurston)
 

Northwest Missouri State University President and TROY alumnus Dr. Lance Tatum will provide the keynote address at Spring Commencement, across two days of festivities.

Nearly 1,000 students are set to graduate in two commencement exercises on the Troy Campus.

Dr. Lance Tatum

Commencement exercises for the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences and the College…

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Troy University Celebrates Generosity and Student Success at Annual Scholarship Brunch  

All donors in attendance for the Fred B. Davis Scholarship Brunch 2026 in Trojan Arena

All donors in attendance for the Fred B. Davis Scholarship Brunch 2026 in Trojan Arena

Held annually each April, Troy University’s Fred B. Davis Scholarship Brunch celebrates the meaningful connections between donors and students while highlighting the lasting impact of generosity across the University community. 

This year’s event, held for the first time in Trojan Arena, marked a milestone in both growth and support, bringing together alumni, donors, students and university leadership for a…

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