Hawkins announces 2025 retirement as Troy University Chancellor

TROY Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., announced his intentions to retire in October 2025. (TROY photo)

TROY Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., announced his intentions to retire in October 2025. (TROY photo)

Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., who has served as Troy University Chancellor for more than 35 years during a period of unprecedented growth, has announced his retirement effective Oct. 1, 2025.

Dr. Hawkins, who is currently the longest-serving chief executive of a public university, announced his retirement date in an email to faculty and staff today….

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TROY alumnus William Filmore tapped to lead University’s Governmental Relations

William Filmore joins TROY as Governmental Relations Director. (Photo/Hal Yeager)
 

Troy University alumnus William Filmore has been named Director of Governmental Relations at the university.

Filmore previously served as Director of Legislative Affairs for Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, where he served as a senior staff advisor on both fiscal and policy decisions while representing the governor to members of the Alabama Legislature, its leadership, and…

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Chancellor Hawkins receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Chief Justice

Troy University Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. received a Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the US Trust for a More Perfect Union.

Troy University Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. received a Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the US Trust for a More Perfect Union.

TROY Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. has been honored with a lifetime achievement award by the United States Trust for A More Perfect Union.

He was presented the Chief Justice Tom Parker Lifetime Achievement Award by Chief Justice Tom Parker in the Alabama Supreme Court chambers on Dec. 16.

“I am honored and humbled to…

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University formally dedicates building in honor of longtime Trustee

President Pro-tem Emeritus Gerald O. Dial, right, and his wife Faye unveil a plaque dedicating the Trojan Village 400 building as Gerald O. Dial Hall with Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. and the University Board of Trustees. (TROY photo/Joey Meredith)
 

Troy University has named a residence hall for President Pro-Tempore Emeritus Dr. Gerald O. Dial of Delta, AL, in recognition of the tremendous impact he has had during his many years of service to the University and the State of Alabama.

Trojan Village 400 Building will bear the name Gerald O. Dial Hall, in honor…

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