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Publix continues support of TROY’s Office of Civic Engagement through latest donation

News |  May 23, 2019 |  By Andy Ellis

Publix of Troy presented a check on Tuesday to support the Troy University Office of Civic Engagement's ongoing efforts to fight food insecurity.

Publix of Troy presented a check on Tuesday to support the Troy University Office of Civic Engagement's ongoing efforts to fight food insecurity.

Troy University’s Office of Civic Engagement received a boost to its efforts in battling food insecurity in the local area.

On Tuesday, Publix of Troy presented a check for $1,400 to University representatives to help with programs such as Campus Kitchens, Backpacks for Kids and community gardens, which are all a part of the office’s…

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Troy University students to build castles to fight hunger

News |  March 29, 2018 |  By Andy Ellis

Students participate in the 2017 Can Castle Contest at Troy University. This year's event is set for noon on Monday.

Students participate in the 2017 Can Castle Contest at Troy University. This year's event is set for noon on Monday.

Student organizations at Troy University will take a stand against hunger in the community on Monday, as the University’s Office of Civic Engagement presents the eighth annual Campus Kitchens Castle Contest on the Troy Campus.

Organizations will collect canned goods, as well as items that can be used in the University’s Backpacks for Kids programs,…

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Seventeen area high school students earned associate’s degrees during Troy University’s spring commencement, even before receiving their high school diplomas, thanks to the University’s Early College dual enrollment program.

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