TROY SBDC brings diverse teams together for Weekend Ventures

Weekend Ventures brought together a variety of students to learn how to create a business in just three days.

Weekend Ventures brought together a variety of students to learn how to create a business in just three days.

A high school student from Dothan, TROY students, community entrepreneurs and business professionals may not ordinarily find themselves on the same team building a business from scratch.

For one weekend in Troy, they did.

The Alabama Small Business Development Center at Troy University brought Weekend Ventures to Troy Sept. 18-20, challenging participants to move from…

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TROY joins national network advancing first-generation student success

TROY currently serves more than 1,700 students who have self-identified as first generation.

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.

“For 140…

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Trojan Book Bag delivers more than $10.3 million in savings to TROY students

Over the last academic year, students saved an average of 53% on course materials.

Over the last academic year, students saved an average of 53% on course materials.

Two years after launching the Trojan Book Bag program, Troy University students have saved more than $10.3 million on required course materials, having a demonstrated impact on both affordability and student experience.

Through Barnes & Noble College’s First Day Complete program, implemented at TROY as Trojan Book Bag beginning in Fall 2024, students receive required course materials through the program designed to reduce costs and ensure materials are available by the first day of class. 

Across its…

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Pike County Chamber launches student membership for Troy University students

Pike Chamber of Commerce will partner with the Sorrell College of Business to bring student memberships to TROY students.

Pike Chamber of Commerce will partner with the Sorrell College of Business to bring student memberships to TROY students.

The Pike County Chamber of Commerce is offering a new student membership designed to connect Troy University students with local businesses, community leaders and professional development opportunities.

The annual membership costs $25 and is available exclusively to Troy University students. Memberships will be billed annually on Jan. 1. The partnership will be formally announced…

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