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Helen Keller Lecture speaker Erik Weihenmayer encourages TROY students to be ‘climbers’

October 21, 2019
By Andy Ellis
Adventurer and author Erik Weihenmayer delivers Troy University's Helen Keller Lecture in the Claudia Crosby Theater on Wednesday.

At the age of 14, Erik Weihenmayer was gripped by fear – fear of the rare eye disease Retinoschisis that was robbing of him sight, but even greater, fear of all the things he would miss out on in life without his sight.

Weihenmayer, an adventurer, author and motivational speaker, addressed students, faculty, staff…

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Chancellor Hawkins receives Global Leadership Award

October 2, 2019
By Andy Ellis
Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. receives the Global Ties Alabama Global Leadership Award from Dr. Drew Reynolds and Jacquelyn Shipe on Tuesday.

Global Ties Alabama recognized Troy University Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. on Tuesday for his continued commitment to internationalization.

Dr. Hawkins was one of two recipients of the organization’s Global Leadership Award, sharing the spotlight with his longtime friend Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange. Jacquelyn Shipe, Global Ties Alabama’s chief executive officer, and Dr. Drew Reynolds,…

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Troy University unveils clock honoring Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr.’s 30 years as Chancellor

September 30, 2019
By Andy Ellis
Dr. and Mrs. Jack Hawkins, Jr. stand in front of a clock dedicated Saturday in honor of the Chancellor's 30 years of service to the University.

“Time flies, but memories last forever.” Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., Chancellor of Troy University, recalled those words on Saturday, during a ceremony honoring his 30 years of service as the University’s chancellor.

Thanks to the help of generous donors, the University dedicated a clock, located in front of Smith Hall, in honor of Dr. Hawkins’…

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