TROY professor helps discover new species causing black gill in Georgia shrimp

The Skidaway Institute for Oceanography boat docks on the Skidaway River in Georgia.

The Skidaway Institute for Oceanography boat docks on the Skidaway River in Georgia.

A Troy University biologist recently identified the microscopic parasite behind a mysterious ailment ravaging the shrimp population off the coast of Georgia.

For years, Georgia’s shrimpers have watched in dismay as the shrimp population off the Atlantic coast has dwindled. As the Atlanta Journal Constitution reported, shrimpers there blamed “black gill,” an affliction that darkens…

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Waldner receives Troy University’s Book Token Award

Dr. Chris Shaffer, Dean of Library Services, presents Dr. Leora Waldner with Troy University Libraries' 2019 Book Token Award.

Dr. Chris Shaffer, Dean of Library Services, presents Dr. Leora Waldner with Troy University Libraries' 2019 Book Token Award.

Dr. Leora Waldner, associate dean for strategic innovation in the College of Arts and Sciences and professor of political science, received Troy University’s Book Token Award for the support she has demonstrated for the University’s libraries.

The award recognizes faculty who provide service to and support of Troy University Libraries, according to Dr. Chris Shaffer,…

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Green New Deal discussion needs to consider the ‘why’

Oceans are impacted by carbon emissions. (By Malene Thyssen/Wikimedia Commons)

Oceans are impacted by carbon emissions. (By Malene Thyssen/Wikimedia Commons)

submitted by Dr. Sig Harden

We would like to thank our colleague for starting the conversation about renewable energy in the perspective article in the August 22 Troy Today entitled “ A ‘renewable electric grid’ may be a mirage.”  This article illustrated many important points, and highlighted some of the challenges we face moving to a renewable…

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TROY Air Force cadet leading the way for others during field training at Maxwell AFB

Air Force ROTC Cadet Zach Sullivan reviews land navigation practices with other cadets during field training. (photo/submitted)

Air Force ROTC Cadet Zach Sullivan reviews land navigation practices with other cadets during field training. (photo/submitted)

A Troy University Air Force ROTC cadet has been making a mark on summer field training at Maxwell Air Force Base.

Cadet Zach Sullivan, a senior from New Paris, Ohio, served as a cadet training assistant at Maxwell May 13 – June 17, mentoring and teaching skills to AFROTC cadets from around the country –…

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