Alumnus Mallach reflects on 50 years on Wall Street

David Mallach, a 1971 graduate, recently celebrataed 50 years as a financial advisor with one of the world’s largest investment banks.

David Mallach, a 1971 graduate, recently celebrataed 50 years as a financial advisor with one of the world’s largest investment banks.

Growing up, David Mallach was always on the move.

The self-proclaimed “military brat” moved frequently with his family, attending four high schools in four different states. Perhaps that is why when it came to his career, he was eager to find a place to settle down. Mallach, a Troy University alumnus and member of TROY’s…

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Troy community remembers John M. Long, a Troy University icon

Dr. Johnny Long passed away at the age of 94 Monday night.

Dr. Johnny Long passed away at the age of 94 Monday night.

On Monday night, Troy University lost a legend in Dr. Johnny Long, the founder of “The Sound of the South” and a world-renowned director of bands.

As news of his death began to spread, social media became active with posts of remembrances for Dr. Long.

Tonight is a sad night for @TROYUnews & the @Official_SOTS,…

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Legendary band director, composer and musician John M. Long dead at 94

Dr. John M. Long, who served as director of bands at TROY from 1965-1996, has passed away at age 94.

Dr. John M. Long, who served as director of bands at TROY from 1965-1996, has passed away at age 94.

Troy University has lost a legend. Dr. John M. Long passed away at his home on Monday evening at age 94 after a brief illness.

“Dr. Johnny Long has been an icon of Troy University and band music throughout the world. His leadership, not only of the Sound of the South Marching Band and the…

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Mary Lynn Long remembers early days of TROY’s Sound of the South

Mary Lynn Long is known by many as the mother of Troy University's band program. The rotunda in Long Hall was named in her honor last fall.

Mary Lynn Long is known by many as the mother of Troy University's band program. The rotunda in Long Hall was named in her honor last fall.

Mary Lynn Long flashes a proud smile when she describes her family.

“We have always been a band family,” she said.

Two buildings and one street on the Troy Campus bear the name of Long’s husband, TROY’s Director of Bands Emeritus Dr. John M. Long, who is responsible for adopting the Sound of the South…

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