The Talk of Troy

"Creating Art for Fortnite" - October 3rd, 2025

A Troy University professor is now creating art for the hit online video game, Fortnite.And, Troy Bank & Trust is donating $1,500,000 to create The Charles Henderson Community Banking Endowed Chair.

The Talk of TROY - "The Korean Education Center & Revisiting Curry Commons" - September 5th, 2025

The new Glocal (Global and Local) Jeonnam Korean Education Center has been created through a partnership with the Jeollanamdo Office of Education in the Republic of Korea. Reana Wallace reports.And, we revisit the 74-foot Curry Commons Bell Tower. In 2019, Producer Hans Ng spoke with former Vice Chancellor Ray White to uncover its unique history.

The Talk of TROY - "'Growing the Forest and the Trees' & Revisiting Cultural Signposts" - 08/28/2025

This year, Troy University’s Wallace D. Malone Jr. Distinguished Faculty Award goes to Shirley Farrell! She’s an Associate Professor and Coordinator of the Gifted Education program. She’s also hosting TROY Public Radio's newest podcast, as Host Reana Wallace reports.And, we revisit Troy University's cultural signposts with TROY Public Radio’s Garrett Sanders.

The Talk of TROY - "An ABBY for In Focus & 'All Ways Real. Always TROY.'" - August 22nd, 2025

TROY Public Radio’s "In Focus with Carolyn Hutcheson" recently won the Alabama Broadcasters Association Award for Best Public Affairs Program. We'll sit down with Hutcheson to hear her describe the honor... and the show itself!And, Troy University has a new brand campaign: "All Ways Real. Always TROY." The new campaign has hit the campuses of Troy University in collaboration with Carnegie Higher Education.

"Entrepreneurship Program & Music Man Statue" - July 25th, 2025

TROY University’s Sorrel College of Business is revamping its entrepreneurship program. The program focuses on training students in sales, marketing, and product creation.Plus, we'll revisit the "Music Man" statue outside of the John M. Long School of Music on the main campus.

The Talk of TROY - "Inside Job: Understanding Vicky White" - July 18th, 2025

TROY Public Radio’s newest podcast, "Inside Job: Understanding Vicky White", takes a look at how the relationships between prison guards and inmates can quickly go wrong.And, the Rosa Parks Museum on the Montgomery campus is hosting a new exhibit highlighting the ongoing fight against inequality.

"International Trombone Festival & Feeding Tube Research" - July 11th, 2025

A Troy University faculty member is heading to Ontario, Canada to represent TROY at the 2025 International Trombone Festival.And, a research project at Troy University is aiming to change how medical professionals think about feeding tubes.

The Talk of TROY - "Sweet Dreams Exhibition & 4th of July Fireworks"

Troy University’s International Arts Center has two new exhibitions on display!And, the city of Troy is hosting its annual 4th of July fireworks celebration. The ceremony is estimated to have had 10,000 people viewing.

Educating Nurses through New Facilities and Podcasts - June 27th, 2025

Troy University recently welcomed a brand-new building to its campus. Jones Hall will feature state-of-the-art facilities for students in the nursing and health science programs.And, TROY Public Radio is collaborating with Troy University's nursing department to launch the new podcast, The Rounds.

The Talk of TROY - Helen Keller Lecture Series - May 2nd, 2025

This week, Fox News Contributor Johnny “Joey” Jones spoke at Troy University’s annual Helen Keller Lecture. The series shines a light on the challenges and achievements of people with physical limitations.