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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Inaugural Interprofessional Student Research Symposium at College of Health Sciences 

Dr. LaGary Carter, dean of the College of Health Sciences, Dr. Javier Boyas, Assistant Dean of Research, and Dr. Palmer at the Inaugural Interdisciplinary Symposium
 

The College of Health Sciences recently hosted its Inaugural Interprofessional Student Research Symposium at the end of April, showcasing the innovative and impactful research conducted by its students. The event featured 15 student papers, each presenting unique insights and advancements in various health science fields. 

Among the presentations, three papers stood out and were awarded…

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