Congressman John Robert Lewis Leadership Conference participants challenged, inspired by speakers

Birmingham businessman, author and artist Larry D. Thornton delivers the keynote address during the conference's opening session on Friday evening.

Birmingham businessman, author and artist Larry D. Thornton delivers the keynote address during the conference's opening session on Friday evening.

Participants in the Congressman John Robert Lewis Leadership Conference this weekend heard inspiring messages that both encouraged and challenged them to make a difference in their own communities.

The conference, which is in its 20th year, was renamed in memory of the late Congressman and Civil Rights icon following his death in 2020. Presented by…

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Jackson receives Mary J. Griffin Outstanding TRIO Student Award at Troy University

Deonte Jackson received the Mary J. Griffin Most Outstanding TRIO Student Award surrounded by members of TROY's TRIO staff.

Deonte Jackson received the Mary J. Griffin Most Outstanding TRIO Student Award surrounded by members of TROY's TRIO staff.

When Deonte Jackson arrived at Troy University following his time in community college, he quickly found a familiar setting that made him feel right at home as a part of the TRIO programs.

“It really felt like family here,” said the senior from Jackson, Alabama, who is set to graduate in December. “I had the…

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U.S. Department of Education grant extends Student Support Services program at TROY

A previous class of participants in the Student Support Services program at TROY enjoy an outing to Camp Butter and Egg.

A previous class of participants in the Student Support Services program at TROY enjoy an outing to Camp Butter and Egg.

Troy University has been awarded a more than $3.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education for student support services over the next five years.  

The Student Support Services Project at TROY serves more than 450 students on the University’s Troy, Dothan and Montgomery campuses. The program, which will receive $3,898,330 in U.S….

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Troy University recognizes faculty, staff for grant writing success

Troy University faculty and staff members were honored for their pursuit of grant funding during the 26th annual

Troy University faculty and staff members were honored for their pursuit of grant funding during the 26th annual

Six Troy University faculty and staff members have been honored with the Chancellor’s Award of Distinction in Sponsored Programs for their successful grant-writing efforts in 2017.

The presentations were made during the University’s 26th annual Sponsored Programs Recognition Luncheon held last month on the Troy Campus.

Dr. Chris Boyd of TROY’s Department of Biological and…

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