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Poet, essayist Terrance Hayes receives Hall-Waters Prize

Hayes received the Hall-Waters Prize during a luncheon on Friday the University's International Arts Center.

Hayes received the Hall-Waters Prize during a luncheon on Friday the University's International Arts Center.

Terrance Hayes, described as one of the most decorated living American poets, received Troy University’s Hall-Waters Prize for Excellence in Southern Writing on Friday.

Hayes, a 2014 MacArthur Foundation Genius Award recipient and a National Book Award winner, read from his works and answered questions from students on Friday morning before receiving the award during…

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English honor society has read-in honoring African American authors and a local Civil Rights activist

Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society hosted its annual African American Read-In to kick off Black History Month.

Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society hosted its annual African American Read-In to kick off Black History Month.

The Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society held its annual African American Read-In that recognizes work by Black authors and honors a local Civil Rights activist. 

The read-in took place outside of John Robert Lewis Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 1 in honor of Black History Month. Dr. Theresa Johnson, the Co-Sponsor of the Sigma Tau…

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TROY’s Dr. Priya Menon selected as Fulbright Scholar Alumni Ambassador

As a Fulbright Scholar Alumni Ambassador, Dr. Priya Menon will share her experiences as a Fulbright Scholar to promote the program.

As a Fulbright Scholar Alumni Ambassador, Dr. Priya Menon will share her experiences as a Fulbright Scholar to promote the program.

Dr. Priya Menon, Professor of English at Troy University, has been selected to serve as a Fulbright Scholar Alumni Ambassador.

Established in 2008, the Fulbright Scholar Alumni Ambassadors program identifies, trains and engages a select group of Fulbright Scholar Alumni each year to serve as representatives, recruiters and voices for the Fulbright Program. Alumni Ambassadors…

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Novelist Michelle Richmond to receive Troy University’s Hall-Waters Prize on April 14

Michelle Richmond will discuss the evolution of her career as a best-selling author at 9:30 a.m. on April 14 at the Troy Campus.

Michelle Richmond will discuss the evolution of her career as a best-selling author at 9:30 a.m. on April 14 at the Troy Campus.

Renowned author Michelle Richmond, a Mobile, Ala. native whose recent novel The Wonder Test has been hailed as a “gripping thriller” and witty satire of “high-stakes education,” will receive Troy University’s Hall-Waters Prize on April 14.

Richmond will discuss the evolution of her career from her debut short-story collection, The Girl in the Fall-Away Dress…

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