Retirement from the Air Force doesn’t relieve Derrick Floyd’s responsibility to his community

Veteran alumnus Derrick Floyd is set to take the helm of Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce. His wife and son operate a bakery.

Veteran alumnus Derrick Floyd is set to take the helm of Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce. His wife and son operate a bakery.

Derrick Floyd is a man on a mission to improve his community of Sumter, South Carolina.

The 2005 Master of Public Administration graduate retired from the Air Force after 26 years, and today, along with his wife Cassandra and son Devin operates Pound of Love Bakery in Sumter.

In June, he will assume the helm…

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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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TROY Chancellor Appointed Chairman of Air University Foundation

TROY Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., will chair the Air University Foundation Board of Officers and Trustees..

TROY Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., will chair the Air University Foundation Board of Officers and Trustees..

Troy University Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. has been appointed Chairman of the Air University Foundation, which provides vital resources and support to Air University in its mission to develop future military leaders.

“We are honored to welcome Dr. Jack Hawkins, Chancellor of Troy University, to the Air University Foundation Board of Officers and Trustees…

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TROY names inaugural members of the University Honors Global Scholars Council

Seven faculty members from different colleges and departments make up the Council.

Seven faculty members from different colleges and departments make up the Council.

Troy University has announced the inaugural members of the University Honors Global Scholars Council.

Appointed by Dr. Kerry Palmer, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the seven-person council is comprised of faculty from each of TROY’s five colleges with advisory members for Admissions and Study Abroad. 

The Council will advise the program director on curriculum development, recruitment,…

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