Remembering Zhao Kangmin, discoverer of the Terracotta Army

The Terracotta Warrior statues at Troy University's Janice Hawkins Cultural Arts Park.

The Terracotta Warrior statues at Troy University's Janice Hawkins Cultural Arts Park.

The Chinese archeologist who discovered the famous Terracotta Army passed away last month, leaving behind a legacy that left its mark around the world, including at the Troy Campus.

Zhao Kangmin was a self-taught archaeologist and lover of history who at 24 became curator of the Lintong Museum in Shannxi province. It was on an…

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Sorrell College of Business recognized for internationalization efforts

Sorrell College of Business students at Troy University taking part in the Student International Trade Show.

Sorrell College of Business students at Troy University taking part in the Student International Trade Show.

Troy University’s Sorrell College of Business has been recognized for its deep commitment to internationalization, reflecting TROY’s reputation as “Alabama’s International University.”

The Sorrell College was recently awarded accreditation from the Network of International Business Schools (NIBS), an association of business schools from universities around the world united by shared commitment to the internationalization of…

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TROY’s Chinese alumni proud of their Trojan roots

Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., center, joined more than 100 of TROY's Chinese alumni and for a celebration fo Trojan pride..

Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., center, joined more than 100 of TROY's Chinese alumni and for a celebration fo Trojan pride..

More than 100 former Troy University students and visiting scholars came together for an event in China earlier this month, marking the first steps toward establishing the University’s second alumni chapter there.

The June 10 event was held as University officials were in China to welcome the newest group of 1-2-1 alumni. Dr. Jack Hawkins,…

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Learning to appreciate change while studying abroad in Europe

TROY student Bailey Ann Corbin at the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland. Bailey Ann is chronicling her experiences studying abroad in Europe for TROY Today.

TROY student Bailey Ann Corbin at the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland. Bailey Ann is chronicling her experiences studying abroad in Europe for TROY Today.

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