New initiative aims to combat student food insecurity through $5 monthly donations from faculty and staff

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The "Power of Five" campaign is asking for $5 per month donations for the Trojan Food Pantry.

A new initiative aimed at combating student food insecurity at Troy University is asking Trojans to consider the impact of a simple monthly gift: $5.

Dr. Lane Boyte Chadwick

Dubbed the “Power of Five” campaign, the effort encourages faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the university to contribute $5 per month to support the Trojan Pantry, providing…

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Cole to lead Troy University’s John W. Schmidt Center for Student Success

Lauren Cole has been a member of the Troy University staff since 2011 and now will lead the John W. Schmidt Center for Student Success.

Lauren Cole has been a member of the Troy University staff since 2011 and now will lead the John W. Schmidt Center for Student Success.

Lauren S. Cole has been named Executive Director of Troy University’s John W. Schmidt (JWS) Center for Student Success.

The JWS center provides programs and services that enhance Troy University students’ academic achievement, personal and social growth, campus and civic engagement, career development and persistence to graduation.

“I am excited about the future of our…

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Tracey Zapata receives Troy University’s Vergil Parks McKinley Award

Zapata received the McKinley Award from Chancellor Hawkins during Wednesday's Faculty/Staff Christmas Luncheon on the Troy Campus.

Zapata received the McKinley Award from Chancellor Hawkins during Wednesday's Faculty/Staff Christmas Luncheon on the Troy Campus.

Tracey Zapata, Departmental Secretary for the Office of Student Development and Adaptive Needs in the John W. Schmidt Center for Student Success, has won Troy University’s Vergil Parks McKinley Award.

Zapata received the award from Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., Chancellor, during the University’s annual Faculty/Staff Christmas Luncheon at the Troy Campus on Wednesday. She was…

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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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