TROY to YOU: Commencement Recaps, Professor's photography featured overseas, Online programs recognized
January 5, 2024
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NEWS
Coleman encourages TROY graduates to make a difference, continue to learn from life’s lessons
Troy University alumnus and successful businessman Jeff Coleman encouraged TROY graduates to utilize the skills they have been equipped with through their education to make a difference in the world.
The Dothan native who is chairman of the Coleman World Group addressed more than 700 graduates representing 33 states and 17 countries on Dec. 15 inside Trojan Arena on the Troy Campus.
Tribue encourages Dothan graduates to dream in keynote speech
Dothan business leader Velma Tribue gave over 100 Troy Dothan graduates insights on the power of believing during her commencement address on Dec. 17.
You are here today because at some point in your life, you believed that this day would come. You put forth the effort, time, energy and sacrifice to make it happen. Graduates, within your hands you hold the seeds to your success. You decide your future. You are the master of your fate.
-Velma Tribue, Dothan commencement speaker
Riley challenges graduates to discover their passion, continue to pursue knowledge
Jackson Hospital President and CEO Joe B. Riley encouraged Troy University graduates to discover their ‘why’ and pursue it with passion and vigor.
Speaking to nearly 150 graduates in the Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts at TROY’s Montgomery Campus on Dec. 18, Riley congratulated graduates on reaching this milestone in their lives and encouraged them to continue to embrace the resilience it took to reach that point.
70-year-old Lillie Smith ‘just keeps going,’ earns master’s degree during Montgomery Campus’ fall commencement ceremony
When 70-year-old Lillie Thompson Smith walked across the Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts stage at Troy University’s Montgomery Campus on Dec. 18 to receive her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, it was the realization of a lifelong dream and the culmination of a lot of hard work. However, the new TROY graduate says her journey is far from done.
Troy University design professor’s photography featured in solo art show in China
Last summer, Associate Design Professor Chris Stagl took his first teaching abroad trip to the Changzhou Institute of Technology in Changzhou, China. Six months later, 30 of the thousands of photos he captured during his visit are on display in China in a solo exhibit titled, “Facades: Changzhou.”
The relationship was established by Art and Design Department Chair Greg Skaggs in 2019 on a visit to Changzhou. Stagl said this trip was like the metaphorical passing of the baton as Skaggs accompanied him to make a proper introduction.
Troy University online programs receive recognition from Intelligent.com
Several of Troy University’s online degree programs have been recognized by Intelligent.com, an online resource for program rankings and higher education planning.
VIDEOS
Troy University Fall 2023 Commencement Exercises
A look back at the fall commencement ceremony with commencement speaker Jeff Coleman.
PODCASTS
On Leadership Episode 8: Four Lessons in Leadership from “It’s a Wonderful Life”
The classic film “It’s a Wonderful Life” is more than just a Christmas tradition—it has some important lessons on leadership and character.