Jones remembered for her passion to help TROY students succeed

Tamara Jones, shown here speaking during her retirement reception, passed away on April 21.

Tamara Jones, shown here speaking during her retirement reception, passed away on April 21.

Tamara Jones, a Troy University alumna and a member of the TROY staff for more than 30 years, passed away on April 21. She was 65.

Funeral services were held April 25.

Jones retired in January of 2021 as Assistant Dean of Student Success after 32 years of service to the University.

A graduate of…

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Berry family charitable trust will support students with adaptive needs

From left to right: Bryan Berry, Jayne Berry, Brad Blount, Lauren Cole, Dendy Mosely, Liz Berry and Allison Hughes.

From left to right: Bryan Berry, Jayne Berry, Brad Blount, Lauren Cole, Dendy Mosely, Liz Berry and Allison Hughes.

When it came time for Jayne Berry to look for colleges, she and her family knew they were looking for somewhere special. Diagnosed with a learning disability in the 7th grade, Jayne was looking for a school that was the right size and with the right support system to help her succeed. 

After considering several…

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TROY-A-Palooza festival set for International Arts Center on Oct. 26

The festival, which will feature a costume contest and music by POPulus, is set for 6:30 p.m., Oct. 26 at the IAC.

The festival, which will feature a costume contest and music by POPulus, is set for 6:30 p.m., Oct. 26 at the IAC.

Troy University’s international Arts Center is hosting the Troy-A-Palooza festival, a student fall celebration and costume party.

The event will be held at the IAC Plaza and Amphitheater on Tuesday, Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m.

The festival will feature a costume contest and music and entertainment provided by POPulus, the University’s ensemble comprised of students…

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McNair Scholars Speaker Series allows students to gain different perspectives

Eldridge Hall is home to the McNair program and other student success programs.
 

The McNair Scholars Speaker Series continues Oct. 13 with the goal of presenting a diverse point of view to students.

“Chat and Chew” features professors and professionals whose leadership fosters “dialogue and engagement to support voices and students that may have been historically silenced.”

Andrea Blake, the McNair project advisor, said the Chat and Chew…

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