Rosser-Mims, Freeman to provide keynote addresses for 2026 John Robert Lewis Leadership Conference Feb. 6 – 7

TROY Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. speaks during the 2025 John Robert Lewis Leadership Conference. This year's conference is set for Feb. 6-7.

TROY Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. speaks during the 2025 John Robert Lewis Leadership Conference. This year's conference is set for Feb. 6-7.

Troy University Professor and Administrator Dr. Dionne Rosser-Mims and television and film actor Sean Freeman will serve as the keynote speakers for the 2026 John Robert Lewis Leadership Conference on the campus of Troy University, Feb. 6 – 7.

Presented by the University and the City of Troy, the conference seeks to bring individuals together…

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Bullard encourages Leadership Conference participants to lead, have impact where they are

Bullard addressed the opening session of the John R. Lewis Leadership Conference Friday night in the Trojan Center Theatre.

Bullard addressed the opening session of the John R. Lewis Leadership Conference Friday night in the Trojan Center Theatre.

Rodney Bullard, Chief Executive Officer of The Same House in Atlanta, Ga., encouraged participants in the John R. Lewis Leadership Conference to strive to be leaders who take actions to positively impact their communities.

The John R. Lewis Leadership Conference is presented annually by Troy University and the City of Troy and is now in…

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Grand Plans: A vision rediscovered

The Troy Campus quad was renovated in 2004 to adhere to the original Olmsted design and create focal point for campus life.

The Troy Campus quad was renovated in 2004 to adhere to the original Olmsted design and create focal point for campus life.

Editor’s Note: This is the third in a three-part series exploring the development of Troy University’s campus and its ties to the renowned landscape architecture firm the Olmsted Brothers, responsible for some of the most iconic public spaces in America.

Read Part 1 here. Read Part 2 here.

Wally Lowery knew an opportunity when he…

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Historical marker unveiled at birthplace of John Lewis

The new historical marker is located in front of John Lewis' childhood home off Gardner Bassett Road just outside of Troy.

The new historical marker is located in front of John Lewis' childhood home off Gardner Bassett Road just outside of Troy.

The birthplace of the late Congressman John Robert Lewis now bears a historic marker, recognizing the significance that this tract of land off Gardner Bassett Road just outside of Troy had on the Civil Rights icon’s life and legacy.

Unveiled during a special ceremony on Saturday, the marker was a project of The John R….

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