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Etheredge family honors son’s memory with music industry scholarship

The William Lloyd Etheredge Memorial Endowed Scholarship will honor the memory of Lloyd, a sophomore music industry major at the time of his passing.

The William Lloyd Etheredge Memorial Endowed Scholarship will honor the memory of Lloyd, a sophomore music industry major at the time of his passing.

Although Lloyd Etheredge’s life was cut tragically short earlier this year, his legacy will live on through a new scholarship established by his parents.

The William Lloyd Etheredge Memorial Endowed Scholarship will honor the memory of Lloyd, a sophomore music industry major at the time of his passing, by providing financial support for future music industry students.

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Ilium Records continues to shape future of music industry

On the verge of its 15th anniversary, the student-run Ilium Records has provided a launching point for many artists at TROY, such as POPulus.

On the verge of its 15th anniversary, the student-run Ilium Records has provided a launching point for many artists at TROY, such as POPulus.

In 2007, Troy University’s new music industry program began a bold venture that would take on a life of its own.

Under the guidance of program director Robert W. Smith, music industry students launched Ilium Records, a student-run record label designed to promote music made by Trojans while giving current students a taste of the…

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Western Union grant helps international students with financial hardships

Ava Barrett, a TROY student from the Bahamas, recently received a grant to alleviate COVID-19-related financial hardships.

Ava Barrett, a TROY student from the Bahamas, recently received a grant to alleviate COVID-19-related financial hardships.

The coronavirus’ impact has been felt all over the nation, but has hit international students particularly hard.

Kathleen Freed, the International Student Adviser at TROY, nominates international students and helps them apply for scholarships when they may be facing financial hardships.

“The Western Union Foundation offered a grant of $10,000,” Freed said. “We have nominated…

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Music Industry alumnus entertaining guests on the Titanic

Josh McInnish, a TROY alumnus, has become a vital part of the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Josh McInnish, a TROY alumnus, has become a vital part of the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

At the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, the audience is taken back to the desperate cries of the ship’s passengers as the ensemble performs “My Heart Will Go On,” while a pianist tells the story of the tragic night, captivates the crowd with a ragtime tune and finishes with the hymn “Nearer, My…

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