Vance received the Southern Trial Lawyers Association's War Horse Award during the Association's annual Mardi Gras conference in New Orleans.
Gibson Vance, President Pro-Tempore of the Troy University Board of Trustees and a 1987 TROY graduate, was recently honored as the recipient of the Southern Trial Lawyers Association’s 2026 War Horse Award.
The award was presented during the Association’s annual Mardi Gras Conference in New Orleans.
The War Horse Award is presented annually to a…
Alumnus and Trustee Earl Johnson was the driving force behind the quad renovation, believing the Trojan statue was the focal point the campus needed.
Alumnus and Trustee Earl Johnson has done more than witness the many changes that have taken place at Troy University over the past three decades – he has played a role in many of them.
Johnson, a 1970 graduate with a bachelor’s degree in economics and the recipient of an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters…
Trustee Forrest Latta, center, is shown during a recent commencement ceremony.
Troy University alumnus and trustee, Forrest S. Latta, has been named the 2025 recipient of the President’s Award by the Alabama State Bar Association—an honor presented at the Bar’s 148th Annual Meeting in July. This prestigious award recognizes an Alabama lawyer who exemplifies the Bar’s motto, “Lawyers Render Service,” demonstrating outstanding dedication to both the…
A Troy University Trustee for 25 years, Roy Drinkard recently celebrated 105 years of service and dedication to community.
World War II veteran, oldest living Marine, Cullman Outstanding Citizen of the Century and Troy University Trustee are just a few of the titles Roy Drinkard has held over his 105 years of life.
Born July 12, 1920 in Falkville, Alabama, Drinkard attended St. Bernard Preparatory School in Cullman before joining the United States Marine…
