Teaching through performance: Dr. Larry Blocher’s accomplished TROY career ends in retirement

Blocher has been with the University through numerous changes and growths over the last 17 years.

Blocher has been with the University through numerous changes and growths over the last 17 years.

A 17-year member of the Troy University family, Dean of the College of Communication and Fine Arts and Director of the School of Music Dr. Larry Blocher is retiring on July 1. In addition to his administrative responsibilities, Blocher served as an associate conductor with the University bands and taught undergraduate and graduate music education…

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Troy University names Thrasher as Dean of College of Communication and Fine Arts

Dr. Michael Thrasher's appointment will become effective July 1, filling the position left vacant by the retirement of Dr. Larry Blocher.

Dr. Michael Thrasher's appointment will become effective July 1, filling the position left vacant by the retirement of Dr. Larry Blocher.

Dr. Michael Thrasher has been named Dean of the College of Communication and Fine Arts at Troy University effective July 1.

Thrasher will fill the position left vacant by the retirement of Dr. Larry Blocher, who has been the college’s dean since 2014 and has 17 years of service to the University.

Thrasher comes to…

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