TROY to YOU: Commencement wrap-up, TROY maintains A+ rating, New Legacy Builders camp
August 1, 2025
PHOTOS of the WEEK
NEWS
Be willing to meet adversity head on, learn from failures, Allen tells TROY graduates
Alabama Secretary of State and Troy University alumnus Wes Allen encouraged Troy University graduates on Friday to develop a strong work ethic and be willing to meet adversity head on as they progress into the next chapter of their lives.
When you wake up tomorrow, a new chapter will begin in your life. I want you to picture what you want your life to be. Where do you envision yourself 10 years from now? What do your dreams and aspirations look like 30 years into the future. Some of you will pursue additional degrees, some of you will immediately join the workforce, but all of you will start a new part of your life – a part where the years will seem to pass much quicker, where expectations increase and responsibilities become more serious. As you step into the next phase of life, circumstances will not always be easy, days will not always be fun, but every day, every decision, every achievement will matter. It will matter to you in the present and it will help shape your life in the future.
- Wes Allen, Alabama Secretary of State
Troy University Maintains ‘A+’ Credit Rating from S&P Global Ratings
Troy University has once again earned an ‘A+’ long-term rating from S&P Global Ratings on its outstanding facilities revenue bonds. The stable outlook reflects the University’s strong financial position, effective leadership, and proactive planning amid ongoing challenges in higher education.
The agency cited TROY’s solid and growing financial resources, manageable debt burden, and stable management team as key credit strengths. As of fiscal year 2024, Troy University reported cash and investments equal to 163% of operating expenses and 365% of total debt—figures that exceed median levels for similarly rated public universities.
TROY Legacy Builders welcomes rising high school seniors for immersive camp
Rising high school seniors from across the state and beyond spent three days on campus at Troy University learning the ins and outs of college life, the City of Troy and the necessary steps to becoming a college student during TROY Legacy Builders.
Legacy Builders gave me the opportunity to see what TROY would be like that tours can’t really give you—actually experiencing TROY, not just looking at it.
- Cheyenne Tremontana, Senior at Alabama Church School
Former TROY Trojan athletes ‘come home’ to make a difference in the community and at the University
A growing number of former student-athletes from Troy University are returning to the Troy community, drawn back by their deep-rooted connection to the place they once called home.
For these former Trojans, TROY was more than just a university — it’s where they built lifelong relationships, formed lasting memories and experienced growth both on the field of play and in the classroom. Now they are coming home to have an impact on the University and the community that gave so much to them during their time here.
VIDEOS
Thank you parents!
Last Sunday was Parents Appreciation Day, so we asked our graduates what they would like to say to their parents.
2025 Summer Commencement
If you missed the summer commencement, you can view the whole ceremony here.
PODCASTS
The Talk of Troy- "Entrepreneurship Program & Music Man Statue"
TROY University’s Sorrell 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.
Clarinet Corner- Music and Conversation with David Gould and Peter Bannister
Tim Phillips sits down with bass clarinetist David Gould.
Tim also sits down with Pianist Peter Bannister. Peter is a frequent musical collaborator and a composer.