Stokes challenges graduates at TROY’s Montgomery Campus to ‘fail forward,’ learn from setbacks

Charisse D. Stokes delivers the keynote address to graduates at Troy University's Montgomery Campus on Thursday night.

Charisse D. Stokes delivers the keynote address to graduates at Troy University's Montgomery Campus on Thursday night.

Charisse D. Stokes, President of Tidal IT Solutions, LLC, encouraged Troy University graduates to “fail forward” by learning from their setbacks and letting them strengthen their resolve for what’s next.

Stokes spoke to nearly 185 graduates at Troy University’s Montgomery Campus during the spring commencement ceremony Thursday night at the Davis Theatre for the Performing…

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Tatum to Troy University graduates: ‘Success comes from consistently showing up’

TROY alumnus and Northwest Missouri State President Dr. Lance Tatum addresses TROY graduates during spring commencement.

TROY alumnus and Northwest Missouri State President Dr. Lance Tatum addresses TROY graduates during spring commencement.

Northwest Missouri State University President and Troy University alumnus Dr. Lance Tatum told TROY graduates that success rarely comes from having all the answers but rather by consistently showing up regardless of how difficult or messy life gets.

Tatum spoke to nearly 1,000 graduates during two spring commencement exercises across two days, Thursday and Friday,…

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Mother and daughter graduate TROY together in Spring Commencement, become the third and fourth generation of teachers

Mary and Kate Zedler earn degrees together during Spring Commencement.

Mary and Kate Zedler earn degrees together during Spring Commencement.

Two newly minted Troy University graduates are stretching a family legacy to four generations.

Mary Zedler and her daughter Kate graduated in Spring Commencement Exercises in Trojan Arena on Thursday.

For Mary, the path was a long one. She had begun her undergraduate degree in criminal justice at the University of South Alabama but stopped…

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Charisse Stokes to address graduates at Troy University’s Montgomery Campus on May 21

Close to 185 students are expected to take part in the commencement ceremony that will begin at 7 p.m. on May 21 in the Davis Theatre.

Close to 185 students are expected to take part in the commencement ceremony that will begin at 7 p.m. on May 21 in the Davis Theatre.

Charisse D. Stokes, President of Tidal IT Solutions, LLC, will deliver the keynote address to graduates at Troy University’s Montgomery Campus on Thursday, May 21 in the Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts.

About 185 students are expected to take part in the ceremony, which will begin at 7 p.m.

Charisse D. Stokes, President of…

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