The Talk of Troy

"Aiding International Students & Inspiring Leadership" - February 5th, 2021

Troy University has secured grants to assist international students who were financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. And, TROY is holding a virtual event with distinguished speakers to highlight the importance of effective leadership.

"ALWAC & UAC Find New Ways to Meet during the Pandemic" - January 29th, 2021

Host Maya Martin dives into adjustments the Alabama World Affairs Council has made over the past year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And we'll find out how TROY's University Activities Council has adapted as well.

"Excellence in Research Award & Alice in Wonderland Exhibit" - January 22nd, 2021

TROY Public Radio Producer Maya Martin sits down with TROY Professor Kate Price-Howard, the newest recipient of the Resort and Commercial Recreation Association’s Excellence in Research Award.
And, Host Marissa Lacey brings us one of our favorite stories from last year about the ongoing Alice in Wonderland art exhibit in the International Art Center.

"The Voice of TROY & The Alabama Superintendent of the Year" - January 15, 2021

Producer Baylen Parker reports that Troy University has started a fundraiser to name the football stadium's home radio booth in honor of Sportscaster Ralph Black, who was known as The Voice of TROY for 26 years. And, Producer Maya Martin sits down with Alabama's superintendent of the year and TROY alumnus, Chresal Threadgill.

"TROY's First Lady & An Alumnus Breaking Barriers" - November 6th, 2020

This is one of our favorite Talk of Troy episodes brought to you while we're on a short production break: Host Marissa Lacey reflects on Troy University First Lady Janice Hawkins's efforts to beautify the campus and expand Alabama's recognition of international arts.  And, we sit down with TROY Music Industry Alumnus Josh McInnish, who doesn't let his visual impairment stand in the way of his job as a piano player for the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

"Alice in Wonderland Exhibit & Giving Day" - October 9th, 2020

This is one of our favorite Talk of Troy episodes brought to you while we're on a short production break: Host Marissa Lacey takes us to Troy University's new art exhibit inspired by Alice in Wonderland.  And, we'll take an in-depth look at Giving Day, Troy University's annual initiative allowing Troy donors to choose the specific causes they would like to support.

"A New 3D Printing Minor and Revisiting Curry Commons Tower" - August 20th, 2020

This is one of our favorite Talk of Troy episodes brought to you while we're on a short production break:
Producer Catina Woods Sistrunk reports that Troy University is offering a new minor: 3D Printing for Art and Industry. We'll sit down with educators to discuss how 3D printers work and how they can help students meet their creative potential. We'll also listen back to Producer Hans Ng's story about Curry Commons Tower on the Montgomery campus.

"Singing Together Safely & Rosa Park's Day" - The Talk of Troy - Dec 4, 2020

On this week's "Talk of Troy" we find out how Troy University's choral ensembles have found a way to safely rehearse and perform during the pandemic. Also, the Rosa Parks Museum offers virtual tours to celebrate December 1st which is a statewide holiday honoring the civil rights icon.
Safely Singing and Rosa Parks day are this week's Talk of Troy!

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