Husband and wife authors to receive Hall-Waters Prize on April 17

Beth Ann Fennelly served as the Poet Laureate of Mississippi from 2016-2021 and Tom Franklin is an award-winning novelist.

Beth Ann Fennelly served as the Poet Laureate of Mississippi from 2016-2021 and Tom Franklin is an award-winning novelist.

Award-winning novelist, Tom Franklin, and Beth Ann Fennelly, Poet Laureate of Mississippi from 2016-2021, will both receive the Hall-Waters Prize from Troy University on Friday, April 17.

Franklin and Fennelly, who have been married since 2001, will discuss their individual and collaborative works at 9:30 a.m. in the Lamar P. Higgins Ballrooms in the Trojan…

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Troy University Honors students to explore global research through new H-GRIP initiative, IDEAS Grant

Troy University is one of just 32 colleges and universities in the United States to be awarded funding through the IDEAS Grant Competition.

Troy University is one of just 32 colleges and universities in the United States to be awarded funding through the IDEAS Grant Competition.

Honors students at Troy University will have more opportunities for international travel and research thanks to funding from the U.S. Department of State’s 2025 IDEAS Grant Competition.

Troy University is one of just 32 colleges and universities in the United States to be awarded funding through the program. Troy University’s project, titled “Global Paths, Local Impact:…

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Smith joins TROY staff as Communications Coordinator 

Gracie Smith, a TROY Graduate, will serve as the Communications Coordinator for the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences.

Gracie Smith, a TROY Graduate, will serve as the Communications Coordinator for the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences.

Troy University has announced the appointment of Gracie Smith as the new Communications Coordinator for the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences within the Office of University Relations.

A native of Dothan, Alabama, Smith earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Troy University in May 2025. While at TROY, she was actively involved…

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Troy University to host Future Teacher Summit for prospective educators

Students attending a previous Future Teacher Summit in Hawkins Hall.

Students attending a previous Future Teacher Summit in Hawkins Hall.

The Future Teacher Summit will be hosted by Troy University’s College of Education and Behavioral Sciences from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Hawkins Hall on the Troy University main campus. This event’s purpose is to serve as an inspiration to prospective students who are interested in pursuing a teaching career. 

“The Future Teacher Summit…

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