TROY design students win 16 awards at annual film festival

The YellowHammer Film Festival is hosted annual by Troy University.

The YellowHammer Film Festival is hosted annual by Troy University.

Troy University’s third annual YellowHammer Film Festival held Friday featured presentations from professional and student filmmakers and animators from around the country, concluding in a keynote speech, a four-hour film showcase and an awards ceremony where nine TROY students took home 16 awards.

Associate Professor of Design Chris Stagl began the festival in 2021 as…

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Nine TROY design students earn Official Selections in California-based film festival

The festival will take place Nov. 11.

The festival will take place Nov. 11.

Five current students and four recent graduates of Troy University’s graphic design program have had their short films and animations named as “Official Selections” in the Mentone Film Festival based in Southern California. 

The students recognized as Official Selections are:

Marley Davis and Kat Anderton: “Remember When” music video Nathan Hobbs and Howard Purvee: “Killer Queen” music video Mary…

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Art and Design students gain experience, career opportunities through internships

Students found internships in Hollywood, with Troy Athletics, at large companies and more.

Students found internships in Hollywood, with Troy Athletics, at large companies and more.

Professional work in a student’s portfolio and industry internships are not a requirement to graduate from the Troy University Art and Design Department, but the experiences they offer are unparalleled.

“As a faculty, we are constantly bringing in clients to our classroom to give our students the opportunity to work on real-world projects and potentially…

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Jones remembered for her passion to help TROY students succeed

Tamara Jones, shown here speaking during her retirement reception, passed away on April 21.

Tamara Jones, shown here speaking during her retirement reception, passed away on April 21.

Tamara Jones, a Troy University alumna and a member of the TROY staff for more than 30 years, passed away on April 21. She was 65.

Funeral services were held April 25.

Jones retired in January of 2021 as Assistant Dean of Student Success after 32 years of service to the University.

A graduate of…

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