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TROY alumnus named Florida Literary Legend

February 7, 2020

By Victoria Cirilli

Craig Pittman, a TROY alumnus and author of the new book 'Cat Tale,' was recently named a Literary Legend by the Florida Heritage Book Festival Board.

Craig Pittman, a 1981 Troy University graduate, Florida native, author and columnist for the Tampa Bay Times, has been named the Florida Heritage Book Festival Board’s Literary Legend 2020.

His acceptance of an award with a significant title like “Legend” has yet to fully sink in for the environmentally conscious nonfiction book writer.

“I…

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TROY extends scholarship deadline in support of hurricane-affected students

November 29, 2018

By Matt Clower

Hurricane Michael devastated parts of Jackson County, which is one of several Florida counties receiving application fee waivers at TROY.

With many current and prospective Troy University students living in areas affected by Hurricane Michael, University officials have announced an extension of the institution’s deadline for scholarships, to ensure all interested applicants have a chance to apply.

The deadline to apply for all TROY scholarships is now Jan. 15. For more information on scholarships, visit https://troy.edu/scholarships.