IDEA Bank brings its Jingle Fest for Christmas shoppers to the Square for the third year

Jingle Fest opens its doors at the IDEA Bank on Dec. 6 at 5:00 p.m. (TROY photo)

Jingle Fest opens its doors at the IDEA Bank on Dec. 6 at 5:00 p.m. (TROY photo)

For the third year, Christmas shoppers will have the unique opportunity to check out gifts offered for sale by Troy University student entrepreneurs at the IDEA Bank.

Jingle Fest, is set for 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6 at the IDEA Bank on Troy’s historic downtown Square. Admission is free and open to…

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Global Entrepreneurship Week allows IDEA Bank to focus on student development

Lynne George, IDEA Bank Director, talks pitch competitions with entrepreneurs during Global Entrepreneurship Week.

Lynne George, IDEA Bank Director, talks pitch competitions with entrepreneurs during Global Entrepreneurship Week.

The IDEA Bank at Troy University has just wrapped up its annual entrepreneurship week for students to further their knowledge in the world of business. 

SBDC at TROY Director Juliana Bolivar covers the essentials of business start ups during Entrepreneurship Week at the IDEA Bank. (TROY photo/Aliza Chambers)

“We offer resources and support to entrepreneurs…

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Homecoming tailgate becomes a learning lab for HSTM students in the Sorrell College of Business

For Sorrell College students, even the homecoming football game is chance for learning.

For Sorrell College students, even the homecoming football game is chance for learning.

In the Sorrell College of Business, even a homecoming tailgate on Tailgate Terrace becomes a learning lab when a Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management class is involved.

Dr. Harriet Dixon

The HSTM-3330 – Festival and Event Tourism — class planned and executed the Sorrell College of Business homecoming tailgate event for the third straight year. 

Dr. Harriet Dixon, an assistant professor in the School of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management teaches the class and emphasized the win-win scenario.

“The Sorrell College of Business views its homecoming event as a way to provide a service to alumni, students and faculty in the college of business, as well as provide an experiential learning opportunity for students,” said Dixon. “Experiential learning helps students learn by doing, which builds…

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From Malawi to Alabama, TROY alum finds success as an Economist

Martha Njolomole graduated in 2019 with a masters degree before beginning her career in Minnesota.

Martha Njolomole graduated in 2019 with a masters degree before beginning her career in Minnesota.

Martha Njolomole, a 2017 and 2019 graduate of Troy University from Malawi, has built a successful career as an economist in Minnesota where she draws daily from the concepts she learned as a student at TROY’s Manuel H. Johnson Center for Political Economy. 

After a 30-hour journey, Njolomole arrived in Troy in 2013 with two other…

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