Students react to Chancellor’s retirement announcement

TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) — Many Trojans are now wishing Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. the best as he prepares to leave the university he has served for so long.

After the chancellor’s decision to retire was announced to faculty and staff, it wasn’t long before students heard the news, too.

After publicly announcing his intent…

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Hawkins announces 2025 retirement as Troy University Chancellor

 

TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) — Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., who has served as Troy University Chancellor for more than 35 years during a period of unprecedented growth, has announced his retirement effective Oct. 1, 2025.

Dr. Hawkins, who is currently the longest-serving chief executive of a public university, announced his retirement date in an email to…

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Troy Public Radio debuts new show featuring Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr.

TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) — Troy Public Radio (TPR) debuted its newest show, “On Leadership,” featuring Troy University Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr.

“It’s the beginning of a conversation that Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., the chancellor of Troy University, our chancellor, will be having with listeners about leadership,” explained Radio Director Kyle Gassiott.

One of…

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Troy University enters partnership with American Village to bolster U.S. history and civics lessons in Alabama classrooms

A memorandum of understanding was signed between Troy University and the American Village Citizenship Trust to create a Young Leaders Program designated to educate students on the founding and the history of the United States.

“We can’t take anything for granted,” says TROY Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. “We are very proud at Troy University…

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