Giving back: McSwean changes lives, honors mother through scholarship gift

Helping students and honoring his mother provided the motivation for TROY staff member and alumnus Malcolm McSwean to give back to the University.

Helping students and honoring his mother provided the motivation for TROY staff member and alumnus Malcolm McSwean to give back to the University.

After 20 years as a practicing attorney with the same firm, Malcolm McSwean wanted a change. That change would take the form of a new position with Troy University as a disability services coordinator for TROY Online where, today, he also assists the Student Success Team.

“When I found out about this position being open,…

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Giving to TROY creates opportunities for students

Rachel Freeman, a recipient of the Lance Robert McLendon Scholarship, said donors make positive impacts on the lives on students.

Rachel Freeman, a recipient of the Lance Robert McLendon Scholarship, said donors make positive impacts on the lives on students.

Donors who contribute to Troy University’s Annual Fund help the University in a variety of ways, from supporting groundbreaking research by faculty members, to helping purchase equipment and resources.

But perhaps the most lasting impact made by TROY donors are the many students who attend TROY with the help of Annual Fund supported scholarship programs.

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Newly redesigned Troy University tags to be available starting in January

The new Troy University license plate will be available starting Jan. 1. (Photo credit Probate Judge Wes Allen)

The new Troy University license plate will be available starting Jan. 1. (Photo credit Probate Judge Wes Allen)

A newly redesigned Troy University license plate will be available throughout Alabama beginning Jan. 1.

The new tag design features the Trojan sword, a key part of TROY’s identity, for the first time.

In addition, the plates now have six digits instead of five, due to new state regulations.

For more than 20 years, TROY…

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Troy University to host College Affordability Day

College Affordability Day will connect prospective students with experts who can provide insight into scholarships, student loans and financial aid.

College Affordability Day will connect prospective students with experts who can provide insight into scholarships, student loans and financial aid.

Troy University is hosting College Affordability Day events on Thursday, Nov. 17, designed to help prospective students learn more about scholarships, financial aid and other ways to make college more affordable.

“We don’t want anyone to be under the impression that the inability to afford college is a barrier,” said Buddy Starling, Troy University’s Associate…

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