Drinkard, Schmidt honored by Youth Leadership Development Program during ‘Lunch with Heroes’

Trustee Gerald Dial, Chancellor Jack Hawkins, Jr., Trustee Roy Drinkard and Dr. John W. Schmidt pose for photos following the Lunch With Heroes.

Trustee Gerald Dial, Chancellor Jack Hawkins, Jr., Trustee Roy Drinkard and Dr. John W. Schmidt pose for photos following the Lunch With Heroes.

A Troy University Board of Trustee member and a former longtime University administrator were honored in Birmingham on Nov. 5 at the Youth Leadership Development Program’s annual Lunch with Heroes.

Trustee Roy Drinkard, a World War II veteran, and Dr. John W. Schmidt were recipients of the Great American Hero Award presented by Capt. G….

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Retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Boutwell named Senior Vice Chancellor at Troy University

Troy University alumnus and retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Richard H. Boutwell will begin his new role with the University effective Jan. 1.

Troy University alumnus and retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Richard H. Boutwell will begin his new role with the University effective Jan. 1.

Retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Richard H. Boutwell, a 1991 Troy University alumnus, has been named the University’s Senior Vice Chancellor for Advancement effective Jan. 1. His new role will include responsibility for governmental relations, development/alumni affairs, public affairs and strategic oversight of the University’s relationship with all branches of the military services.

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Schmidt to lead TROY’s Advancement and Economic Development Division following Givhan’s departure

Dr. John Schmidt will serve as Senior Vice Chancellor for Advancement and Economic Development, taking the reins from Walter D. Givhan.

Dr. John Schmidt will serve as Senior Vice Chancellor for Advancement and Economic Development, taking the reins from Walter D. Givhan.

Retired Troy University administrator Dr. John Schmidt will return to lead the University’s Advancement and Economic Development Division as Interim Senior Vice Chancellor, taking the reins from Walter D. Givhan, who has held the position since 2014. 

Dr. Schmidt most recently served as Senior Vice Chancellor for the University’s Student Services and Administration Division. He…

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Agboatwala named Interim Senior Vice Chancellor for Student Services and Administration at TROY

Sohail Agboatwala has been named Interim Senior Vice Chancellor for Student Services and Administration effective May 1.

Sohail Agboatwala has been named Interim Senior Vice Chancellor for Student Services and Administration effective May 1.

Troy University alumnus and administrator Sohail Agboatwala has been appointed as the University’s Interim Senior Vice Chancellor for Student Services and Administration effective May 1, according to Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., Chancellor.

Agboatwala, Vice Chancellor for International Programs, will follow Dr. John Schmidt, who is retiring April 30 after a second stint with TROY.

Agboatwala…

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