TROY Arboretum hosting community film screening May 15

The films come from the Southern Exposure Film Series and showcase issues with rivers, dams and pollution in Alabama.

The films come from the Southern Exposure Film Series and showcase issues with rivers, dams and pollution in Alabama.

The Troy University Arboretum invites the community to gather for a free public screening of a series of environmental-focused short films on Thursday, May 15.

The films come from the Southern Exposure Film Series and showcase issues with rivers, dams and pollution in Alabama, said Arboretum Director and biology professor Dr. Alvin Diamond.

“We would…

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Troy University student helping to grow rare, carnivorous plants

Fisher Parrish has grown around 200 Gulf Coast pitcher plants.

Fisher Parrish has grown around 200 Gulf Coast pitcher plants.

A Troy University student is working with the United States Forest Service to help grow a rare, and endangered, species of pitcher plants only found in four Southeastern locations. He’s also part of a team tracking the turtles at Mullis Pond at the Troy University Arboretum.

Fisher Parrish, a senior biological sciences major from Dothan, Alabama, is…

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TROY secures over $42M in grants during 2023-2024 year

Multiple faculty and staff were recognized during the annual event held Dec. 4.

Multiple faculty and staff were recognized during the annual event held Dec. 4.

Troy University grant writers were recognized during the 33rd annual Sponsored Programs Grant Writers Luncheon held Dec. 4 in the Trojan Center Ballrooms. Over the last year, faculty and staff secured over $42 million in grants, with additional grants still pending. 

This year’s amount bested last year’s recording-breaking total.

“Think of how far we’ve come,” said Chancellor Dr….

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TROY Arboretum hosts inaugural 5K Fund Run

Proceeds from the run will be used to purchase equipment and supplies for the Arboretum.

Proceeds from the run will be used to purchase equipment and supplies for the Arboretum.

Runners gathered bright and early Saturday morning at the Troy University Arboretum for the inaugural 5K Arboretum Fund Run.

Fighting the wind and cold, participants raced from the top of the Arboretum parking lot, to the front entrance, back up to Meadowloop Trail, around the lake and then back to the Arboretum and around again…

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