The Talk of Troy

"Art Thesis Exhibition & The First 'Trojan Minute'" - June 25th, 2021

As Host Marissa Lacey tells us, Troy University's International Arts Center is featuring the work of graduating seniors, including an exhibit featuring a colorful wizard comic book.And, we’re starting a new series called “The Trojan Minute” which gives you a glimpse at what is happening in the research labs and classrooms at Troy University. This time, we hear from Biologist and Professor Jacqueline Jones, who is working to lower the number of cancer related deaths that happen each year.

"Celebrating Juneteenth and the Life of Troy University Trustee Lamar Higgins" - June 18th, 2021

President Joe Biden has declared Juneteenth a federal holiday. In Montgomery, Troy University and the Rosa Parks Museum will host an in-person Juneteenth Block Party with food and vendors.And, Troy University is creating a new scholarship in honor of its first black board of trustees member, Lamar Higgins, who died earlier this year.

"Inspiring Others to Lead Change & Creating a Record Label for Students" - June 11th, 2021

Troy University is launching a new program to highlight the importance of leadership: "Lead Change." One recent event in Birmingham allowed prospective students to seek guidance from a dream advisor.And, fourteen years ago, TROY music industry program director Robert W. Smith and his colleagues started an independent label for his students called Ilium Records.

"Troy University's Terracotta Warriors and Remembering Trustee Lamar Higgins" - April 30th, 2021

This week, we listen back to one of our favorite stories about Troy University's army of Chinese warrior statues on the main campus.And, we remember the first African American member of TROY's board of trustees, Lamar Higgins, who died recently.

"Finding New Ways to Make Music and Celebrate Prom" - April 23rd, 2021

Dave Camwell, a jazz professor at Troy University, has found ways to experiment and thrive, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.And, Troy University is continuing its new tradition of TROY Prom, a virtual dance party held on the social media app TikTok.

"TROY's IDEA Bank & The Veteran Graduate" - April 16th, 2021

Troy University has opened an IDEA bank in downtown Troy to provide resources for students and small businesses.And, TROY recently awarded a degree to an 87-year-old army veteran two days before he passed away.

"Southern Vision & TROY's First All-Black SGA" - April 9th, 2021

Troy University’s Student Government Association will soon have its first all-black cabinet and president.And a new exhibit in TROY's International Arts Center is bringing work from area artists together in one place.

"Student Journalism Awards & Eliminating Racial Discrimination" - April 2nd, 2021

Troy University's Hall School of Journalism has won 12 awards from the SEJC's Best of the South Competition. The winners include two production interns with TROY Public Radio, and The Talk of TROY itself.And Troy University's Rosa Parks Museum in Montgomery is co-sponsoring a virtual event to recognize the UN’s International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

"The First Graduate Weather Officer & Reopening the Economy" - March 19th, 2021

A Troy University Air Force ROTC student will soon be TROY's first graduate to become an Air Force weather officer.And, TROY's Johnson Center for Political Economy recently hosted a conference of economy experts around the country to discuss "Reopening the Economy in the Age of COVID."

"COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution & Terracotta Warriors on Chinese TV" - March 5th, 2021

Troy University's health center has become a distribution site for COVID-19 vaccines.And, Troy University's Terracotta Warriors collection is featured on a Chinese television show with an audience of around 280 million.