The award recognizes individuals who empower others to be active and engaged members of society. Photo by: Carter Photography and Design
Lauren Cochran, Coordinator of Civic Engagement at Troy University, has received the David Mathews Center for Civic Life’s 2025 Jean O’Connor-Snyder Award.
The award is presented annually to individuals who empower others to be active and engaged members of society. The award is named in honor of O’Connor-Snyder, an educator and civic leader who served…
About 20 campers took part in the fifth annual Civic Heroes Camp where they learned about government and citizen action.
Submitted by Brooks Taylor
Citizens of Gotham and Central City faced off in tic-tac-toe and bottle flip challenges with an educational twist at Troy University’s Civic Heroes Camp.
About 20 campers in 4th-6th grade took part in the fifth annual Civic Heroes Camp where they learned about government and citizen action through fun games and visits…
Alumni Affairs Director Faith Byrd and Alumni Association President Jack Weaver present check to Lauren Cochran and students for the Trojan Pantry.
Troy University’s Alumni Association Board of Directors is helping to address food insecurity needs on the Troy Campus through its recent donation to the Trojan Pantry.
The Board recently donated $2,000 to the Trojan Pantry, an initiative led by the Office of Civic Engagement to address food insecurity among students that opened in November 2022….
Civic Heroes Camp participants had the opportunity to hear from "Community Heroes" throughout the week, including members of the Troy Fire Department.
A group of upper elementary school students got lessons in civics and good citizenship during the Troy University Office of Civic Engagement’s annual Civic Heroes Camp July 15-19.
The day camp, held on the Troy Campus, introduced participants to five character traits of good citizenship – compassion, honesty, respect, responsibility and courage – and taught…
