Air Force veteran finds new path at Troy University

Now a TROY Online student, Draven Summers spent six years in the Air Force before settling in Troy.

Now a TROY Online student, Draven Summers spent six years in the Air Force before settling in Troy.

When Draven Summers looks back on his six years in the United States Air Force, he remembers the constant motion and working on aircraft across the world. Life moves a little slower these days—as slow as it can for a full-time student, full-time employee and new homeowner. 

“Alabama feels very slow-paced compared to all that,”…

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TROY for Troops Center to bring awareness to veteran suicide through Operation We Remember

American Flags will be placed on the main quad on Sept. 8 in memory of the 139 Alabama veterans who lost their lives to suicide in the previous year.

American Flags will be placed on the main quad on Sept. 8 in memory of the 139 Alabama veterans who lost their lives to suicide in the previous year.

Troy University’s TROY for Troops Center will take part in a statewide remembrance of the 139 Alabama veterans who lost their lives in the last year to suicide.

On Sept. 8, representatives from the TROY for Troops Center will place an American Flag for each of those veterans on the quad in front of John…

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Troy University Trustee Roy Drinkard celebrates 105th birthday

A Troy University Trustee for 25 years, Roy Drinkard recently celebrated 105 years of service and dedication to community.

A Troy University Trustee for 25 years, Roy Drinkard recently celebrated 105 years of service and dedication to community.

World War II veteran, oldest living Marine, Cullman Outstanding Citizen of the Century and Troy University Trustee are just a few of the titles Roy Drinkard has held over his 105 years of life.

Born July 12, 1920 in Falkville, Alabama, Drinkard attended St. Bernard Preparatory School in Cullman before joining the United States Marine…

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Troy University recognized among ‘2025 Best Military Friendly Online Colleges’

Members of the U.S. Army are recognized during TROY's annual Military Appreciation Day football game at Veterans Memorial Stadium.

Members of the U.S. Army are recognized during TROY's annual Military Appreciation Day football game at Veterans Memorial Stadium.

Troy University has been ranked among the 2025 Best Military Friendly Online Colleges by OnlineU, an online platform designed to assist students in making informed decisions about their futures.

OnlineU reviewed more than 2,600 colleges designated as Yellow Ribbon participants and matched them against a set of criteria that show a commitment to military and…

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