TROY currently serves more than 1,700 students who have self-identified as first generation.
Troy University has been selected as a member of the FirstGen Forward Network Class of 2026, recognizing the University’s commitment to improving experiences and outcomes for first-generation college students.
The national network connects more than 500 institutions committed to strengthening support for students who are the first in their families to pursue a college degree.
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Cleo Walters, a two-time TROY graduate who will soon be pursuing her doctoral degree, encourages students to take advantage of all TRIO has to offer.
When two-time graduate Cleo Walters first arrived at Troy University as a first-generation college student, she felt overwhelmed and a bit lost.
The Union Springs resident, who now serves as an Institutional Parole Officer for the Alabama Department of Pardons and Paroles, remembers walking across the quad wondering if she really fit in.
“When I…
TROY's Western Area Director Ali-Reza Rajabzadeh was recognized for his work matching veterans with higher education.
TROY’s Ali Rajabzadeh, Associate Director of the Western Region and U.S. Air Force veteran, has been named a 2024 Veteran Champion of the Year by Military Friendly, which publishes GI Jobs magazine.
He was one of 31 individuals who advocate on behalf of veterans in schools and programs nationwide to be named a Veteran Champion…
GI Jobs magazine awarded its gold status to TROY for going above and beyond standards set for supporting military affiliated students.
Troy University has earned the 2023-2024 Military Friendly® School designation from G.I. Jobs magazine, along with the organization’s highest gold ranking.
More than 1,800 colleges and universities participated in the survey, with 665 earning special awards for going above the standard. Institutions earning the designation were evaluated using both public data sources and their responses…
