Newly completed Troy University lake restoration adds beauty to campus and community

The pedestrian bridge and waterfall features are among the campus lake's most scenic features.

The pedestrian bridge and waterfall features are among the campus lake's most scenic features.

Troy University has taken cues from its past to create a new space that adds to the campus’ beauty and provides a relaxing, scenic gathering place for students and visitors.

Restoration of the University Lake was recently completed, including two waterfall features, walking trails, a lighted pedestrian bridge, a fountain feature and landscaping. The project…

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Orlofsky receives Troy University’s Book Token Award

Dr. Chris Shaffer, Dean of Libraries, (right) presents Professor Michael Orlofsky with the 2021 Book Token Award.

Dr. Chris Shaffer, Dean of Libraries, (right) presents Professor Michael Orlofsky with the 2021 Book Token Award.

Michael Orlofsky, Professor of English and director of Troy University’s Creative Writing program, has been honored with the University’s Book Token Award for the support he has demonstrated for the TROY Libraries.

Presented during a presentation on Tuesday at the Troy Campus Library, the award recognizes faculty who provide service to and support of Troy…

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Perspective: What Am I Truly?

TROY professor Michael Orlofsky reflects on a friendship that helped shape his life and philosophy.

TROY professor Michael Orlofsky reflects on a friendship that helped shape his life and philosophy.

Along about this time of year, graduating seniors come into my office, sit on my old blue recliner, and tell me that they don’t know what they are going to do with their lives. I have three responses: a) “Don’t worry—life is going to do to you what it wants,” b) “It’s never easy starting…

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Michael Orlofsky receives Troy University’s Ingalls Award

Michael Orlofsky, professor of English and director of the University's creative writing program, receives the Ingalls Award.

Michael Orlofsky, professor of English and director of the University's creative writing program, receives the Ingalls Award.

Michael Orlofsky, professor of English and director of Troy University’s Creative Writing program, is the recipient of the University’s 2018 Ingalls Award for Excellence in Classroom Teaching.

Orlofsky received the award during the University’s annual Honors Convocation held Monday night in the Claudia Crosby Theater on the Troy Campus.

The Ingalls Award is given annually…

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