TROY-born, student-founded company wins statewide Alabama Launchpad competition and $100,000 in seed funding

Jaydeep Patel, left, Vamsi Jupudi, and John Budala lead Cognera Health, seeking to improve the state's mental healthcare.

Jaydeep Patel, left, Vamsi Jupudi, and John Budala lead Cognera Health, seeking to improve the state's mental healthcare.

The student-founded, now alumni-led, Cognera Health, Inc. team has won the Alabama Launchpad competition, securing $100,000 in non-dilutive funding.

Founded by Master of Computer Science alumnus Vamsi Jupudi, Cognera’s CEO, and Jaydeep Patel, a Master of Clinical Mental Health alumnus, the team successfully completed the Launchpad competition in the Life Sciences track after winning the…

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Looking Back: Deborah Stringfellow’s Inspiring Year as Alabama Teacher of the Year 

Troy University alumna Deborah Stringfellow.

Troy University alumna Deborah Stringfellow.

Troy University alumna Deborah Stringfellow has spent her year as Alabama’s 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year traveling the state, speaking to schools and colleges about the positive work happening in Alabama classrooms. She’s focused on encouraging educators to reconnect with their purpose and reminding them why teaching is one of the most rewarding careers.  

With…

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Leader of TROY partner institution in Mexico will deliver Spring Commencement keynote address

Spring Commencement is May 16 in two ceremonies in Trojan Arena.

Spring Commencement is May 16 in two ceremonies in Trojan Arena.

The rector of a Mexican university that partners with Troy University will be the keynote speaker at Spring Commencement Exercises on the Troy Campus on May 16.

About 1,000 students are expected to participate in one of two ceremonies in Trojan Arena. The first, for graduates of the College of Arts and Sciences and the…

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Jones Hall Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Honors Legacy and Welcomes Future 

Mr. Billy Jones and family cutting the ribbon for Jones Hall dedication ceremony.
 

A new chapter in Troy University’s legacy of excellence began Tuesday afternoon as university officials, alumni, and community members gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Jones Hall with a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony. 

Dr. LaGary Carter, Dean of the College of Health Sciences, welcomed attendees to Jones Hall, the new state-of-the-art facility, and introduced a…

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