Troy University College of Health Sciences Hosts Health Day Camp for 165 Pike County Fifth Graders

Nursing students who assisted with Health Day Camp for College of Health Sciences, gathered around T-ROY for a group photo.
 

Troy University’s College of Health Sciences welcomed approximately 165 fifth-grade students from various schools across Pike County to its Health Day Camp, an interactive event designed to promote healthy habits and spark interest in health science-related careers.

The one-day camp, held on the Troy campus, featured hands-on learning stations focused on key topics including mental…

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Veteran Student Finds Purpose Through Social Work at Troy University 

Troy University Social Work Student
 

When Marine Veteran Glenn Satterthwaite first heard about Troy University, it was decades ago. 

 “I remember being in the Marine Corps when they started encouraging us to take online college classes,” he recalled. “TROY was one of the names that came up.” 

Years later, life led him from Norfolk, Virginia, to Andalusia, Alabama, where a…

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O’s Cool Bike Ride and Walk Rolls to Success at Troy University 

O's Cool Bike Foundation hosts Bike and Walk and endows scholarship early.

O's Cool Bike Foundation hosts Bike and Walk and endows scholarship early.

The Troy University campus buzzed with energy and excitement as O’s Cool Bike Foundation hosted its annual Bike Ride and Walk event, drawing a record-breaking crowd and raising significant funds for a meaningful cause. 

This year’s event saw approximately 270 participants, marking a steady increase from previous years — 40 more than last year and…

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Bridging the Gap: Troy University Faculty Address Mental Health Needs of Formerly Incarcerated Individuals on Parole 

Someone offering a helping hand with School of Social Work and Human Services' logo
 

Faculty researchers in the School of Social Work and Human Services at Troy University are shedding light on an often-overlooked issue: the significantly higher risk of suicidality among formerly incarcerated individuals on parole. 

Their recent study explores key factors contributing to suicidal ideation and underscores the need for enhanced community resources and mental health treatment…

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