The Talk of Troy

The Talk of TROY - ”The Commemorative Clock & TROYapalooza” - October 27th, 2023

As October draws to a close, that can only mean... two things: Halloween... and TROYapalooza, Troy University’s annual Fall celebration! There was rock climbing, live performances, free food, and more!And we revisit the four-faced clock commemorating Jack Hawkins Jr.'s 34 years as chancellor of Troy University.

The Talk of TROY - ”Hispanic Heritage through Food & The Tropolitan Newspaper” - October 20th, 2023

With the help of Troy University's Small Business Development Center, two brothers have a business that's as hot as their sauce!And, we stop the presses to bring you a look at the history of The Tropolitan student newspaper.

The Talk of TROY - ”’From the Hive’ & Veterans Memorial Stadium” - October 13th, 2023

Troy University's International Arts Center was buzzing last Thursday with the reception of “From the Hive”. The new exhibit explores the cultural evolution of the symbol of the ‘goddess’ as PJ Heath reports.Veterans Memorial Stadium was built for a mere $65,000, which was big money in 1950. In its first years of existence the stadium seated 5,000 Trojan fans. Today, it can hold six times that number.

The Talk of TROY - ”Banned Book Week & TROY Student and Graduate Films”

Libraries across the country are marking banned book week with a variety of activities, and Troy is no exception. This week, Troy University Libraries held a number of special events and Producer Jackson Tucker went to one of them.
And, Troy University students and graduates were recently selected to compete in the Mentone Film Festival in Southern California. The diverse range of entries includes short films, music videos, and a PSA, as Jaelanne Thomas reports.

The Talk of TROY - ”New Doctoral Programs & Remembering Robert W. Smith” - September 29th, 2023

Troy University will soon be offering new doctoral programs! This is a big step towards establishing TROY as a research institution, as Producer PJ Heath reports.And, TROY's Music Industry Program Coordinator Robert Smith died last week due to complications from heart surgery. He was 64. Smith was known internationally for his talents as a composer, conductor, music publisher, and educator. Host Emily Lewis reports.

The Talk of TROY - ”Excellence in Online Education & Oyster Habitat Research” - September 1st, 2023

Troy University has been recognized as one of the 100 best online colleges in the nation by the college guidance system Abound. TROY has many online options and Producer PJ Heath spoke with people both teaching and taking courses.And, have you ever thought about what an oyster’s dream home would be? Well, TROY’s environmental science faculty have! Thanks to a $114,843 grant, they’ve developed an oyster habitat suitability model. Producer Emily Lewis has the story.

The Talk of TROY - ”’Exploration of the Youniverse’ & Student Organizations” - August 25th, 2023

The Rosa Parks Museum on the Troy Montgomery campus recently launched “Exploration of the Youniverse, Vol. 2" in the first-floor gallery hall.The vibrant artwork encourages viewers not only to search for meaning in the pieces, but also within themselves. Host Jaelanne Thomas reports.And, as you probably already know, The Talk of TROY is a student-produced podcast. But did you know that Troy University students can build their own organizations? Producer PJ Heath reports.

The Talk of TROY: Conversations - ”Separating the Facts and Fiction of the Tuskegee Airmen”

It’s been said that the Tuskegee Airmen never lost a bomber! But, is that actually true? Military historian and author Daniel Haulman says otherwise, as TROY Public Radio’s PJ Heath reports. 

The Talk of TROY - ”Study Abroad & Honoring the Memory of Lamar Higgins” - July 21st, 2023

Troy University is proud of its reputation as “Alabama’s International University,” and one of the ways it’s earned the title is through the study abroad program. Host Emily Mosier reports.And, Troy University is raising money for a scholarship in honor of its first black board of trustees member, Lamar Higgins. Producer PJ Heath reports.

The Talk of TROY - ”Spreading Awareness of the Clotilda” - July 14th, 2023

A student from the Hall School of Journalism and Communication has received a national first place award for in-depth reporting. Jared McBride happens to be a graduate of TROY Public Radio’s internship program.And, this Fall, a new business is coming to Troy University bringing fruits, nuts, chocolate, and a motto to be a good human, as Host Emily Mosier reports.