History student claims national championship for the Trojan Debate Team

Driven by a promise to herself, Cruz put in the hard work this season to become the best, and succeeded.

Driven by a promise to herself, Cruz put in the hard work this season to become the best, and succeeded.

Carmen Cruz, a sophomore history major from Madison, Alabama, won the National Online Forensics Championship on Friday, March 27. Cruz competed in five rounds to win and finish out the Trojan Debate Team’s 2025-2026 season. 

Completing her first full season in competing with the Debate Team as vice president, Cruz said winning the national title…

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Communications student to present research at undergraduate honors conference

Harris’ research examines corporate Pride campaigns through the lens of performative allyship versus genuine support.

Harris’ research examines corporate Pride campaigns through the lens of performative allyship versus genuine support.

Nariah Harris, a senior communications major from Alabaster, will present a research paper at the 34th Annual Theodore Clevenger Undergraduate Honors Conference April 9-12 in Birmingham in conjunction with the 96th Annual Southern States Communication Association Convention.

Harris said the opportunity to present her research meant a great deal to her personally and professionally, reminding her that…

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Cole wins Troy University Intramural Speech Tournament

Neela Cole is this year's tournament and scholarship winner.

Neela Cole is this year's tournament and scholarship winner.

Neela Cole, a junior multimedia journalism major from Huntsville, Alabama, is the winner of this year’s Troy University Intramural Speech Tournament and a $500 scholarship.

Organized by the Hall School of Journalism and Communication, the tournament was held on Wednesday in the Library’s media room. Participants had three to five minutes to give an informative or…

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TROY alum named Maryland Sportscaster of the Year 

Newman, a broadcaster for the Baltimore Orioles, is one of only four women broadcasters currently active in Major League Baseball. 

Newman, a broadcaster for the Baltimore Orioles, is one of only four women broadcasters currently active in Major League Baseball. 

Melanie Newman, a 2018 Troy University alum, has been named Maryland Sportscaster of the Year by the National Sports Media Association.

Newman is a broadcaster with the Baltimore Orioles, serving as a play-by-play voice, reporter and host with the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network. She is one of only four women broadcasters currently active in Major League…

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