Convocation kicks off incoming students’ TROY ‘Odyssey’

Students light the Odyssey flame during Sunday's Odyssey Convocation for Incoming Students at Trojan Arena.

Students light the Odyssey flame during Sunday's Odyssey Convocation for Incoming Students at Trojan Arena.

Troy University’s incoming freshman class began their Trojan journey on Sunday during the University’s annual Odyssey Convocation in Trojan Arena on the Troy Campus.

The Convocation seeks to encourage and inspire new students while also educating them to the University’s traditions as they begin their college journey – a journey that begins in Trojan Arena…

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Jones remembered for her passion to help TROY students succeed

Tamara Jones, shown here speaking during her retirement reception, passed away on April 21.

Tamara Jones, shown here speaking during her retirement reception, passed away on April 21.

Tamara Jones, a Troy University alumna and a member of the TROY staff for more than 30 years, passed away on April 21. She was 65.

Funeral services were held April 25.

Jones retired in January of 2021 as Assistant Dean of Student Success after 32 years of service to the University.

A graduate of…

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U.S. Department of Education extends funding for TROY’s Upward Bound program

As a part of their summer program, TROY Upward Bound participants visited Kennedy Space Center.

As a part of their summer program, TROY Upward Bound participants visited Kennedy Space Center.

Troy University’s TRIO-Upward Bound program, which helps students succeed in high school and navigate the transition to college, has been renewed for five years through funding from the U.S. Department of Education.

Upward Bound, which has been in operation at TROY since 1992, provides academic, counseling, social, and recreational activities designed to build the academic…

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