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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TROY alum wins two national communication awards

Morgan County Alabama Commission Chairman Ray Long presenting Commission Communications Director Michael Wetzel with his awards.

Morgan County Alabama Commission Chairman Ray Long presenting Commission Communications Director Michael Wetzel with his awards.

Mike Wetzel, a 1979 graduate of the Hall School of Journalism and Communication, won two national awards at the National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) awards presentation in July 2025. 

Wetzel, the current communications director for the Morgan County Commission, won a superior award for exceptional work among peers for the June 2024 issue…

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