TROY’s Chinese alumni proud of their Trojan roots

Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., center, joined more than 100 of TROY's Chinese alumni and for a celebration fo Trojan pride..

Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., center, joined more than 100 of TROY's Chinese alumni and for a celebration fo Trojan pride..

More than 100 former Troy University students and visiting scholars came together for an event in China earlier this month, marking the first steps toward establishing the University’s second alumni chapter there.

The June 10 event was held as University officials were in China to welcome the newest group of 1-2-1 alumni. Dr. Jack Hawkins,…

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China, U.S. relationship most pressing question of the 21st century, Hayden says

Retired Air Force Gen. Michael Hayden addresses members of the Alabama World Affairs Council at TROY's Montgomery Campus on April 11.

Retired Air Force Gen. Michael Hayden addresses members of the Alabama World Affairs Council at TROY's Montgomery Campus on April 11.

While there may be global issues with “shorter fuses,” the only person to serve as both head of the Central Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency believes the most pressing question of the 21st century surrounds the relationship between the United States and China.

Speaking to members of the Alabama World Affairs Council at…

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Confucius Institute trip inspired new album from TROY professor

TROY music professor Dr. Carl Vollrath poses with a piano. (TROY photo/Mark Moseley)

TROY music professor Dr. Carl Vollrath poses with a piano. (TROY photo/Mark Moseley)

A trip to China made such an impact on Dr. Carl Vollrath that he wrote an entire album based on his experiences.

That album, “Warrior Monks,” was released recently and features two clarinet concerti and a trumpet concerto inspired by Vollrath’s trip with the Troy University Confucius Institute to China a few years ago.

“It…

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TROY leaders talk future of Confucius Institute during China visit

Troy University Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., speaks during a meeting at Hanban, the global headquarters for the worldwide Confucius Institutes.

Troy University Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., speaks during a meeting at Hanban, the global headquarters for the worldwide Confucius Institutes.

The leadership board for Troy University’s Confucius Institute recently held a history-making meeting at Hanban, the global headquarters for all Confucius Institutes located in Beijing.

The meeting marks the first time one of the more than 500 Confucius Institutes have been allowed to hold a board meeting at Hanban.

“Having the opportunity to hold our…

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