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

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.

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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Troy University to celebrate Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr.’s 30th year as Chancellor with activities on Saturday

On Saturday, Troy University will dedicate a post clock in front of Smith Hall in honor of Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr.'s 30th year as Chancellor.

On Saturday, Troy University will dedicate a post clock in front of Smith Hall in honor of Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr.'s 30th year as Chancellor.

Troy University will pay tribute to Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. on Saturday, Sept. 28, in honor of his 30 years as the University’s Chancellor.

Dr. Hawkins became the University’s chancellor on Sept. 1, 1989, following the retirement of Dr. Ralph Adams who served in the position for 25 years.

“The number one reason why…

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Amanda Taylor wins Vergil Parks McKinley Award at Troy University

Amanda Taylor receives the Vergil Parks McKinley Award from Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. She was nominated by Dr. Mark Walker (right), Director of Bands.

Amanda Taylor receives the Vergil Parks McKinley Award from Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. She was nominated by Dr. Mark Walker (right), Director of Bands.

Amanda Taylor, departmental secretary for the band program, has won Troy University’s Vergil Parks McKinley Award.

Taylor, who has been a member of the TROY staff since 2012, received the award from Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., Chancellor, during a ceremony on Tuesday at the Troy Campus. She was nominated by Dr. Mark Walker, Director of…

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TROY celebrates 30 years of Dr. Hawkins as Chancellor

This week marks 30 years since Troy University named Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., as its new Chancellor.

This week marks 30 years since Troy University named Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., as its new Chancellor.

The morning of Sept. 1, 1989, was a momentous one at Troy University.

For the first time in 25 years, a new Chancellor had been named to lead the institution, following Dr. Ralph Adams’ retirement.

It was a time of uncertainty for TROY faculty and staff, who had great respect for Adams and his decades…

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