TROY to YOU: Helen Keller Lecture, New AI Center, Annual Scholarship Brunch
May 2, 2025
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NEWS
Jones brings message of inspiration, encouragement to Troy University’s Helen Keller Lecture
For Joey Jones, Aug. 6, 2010, was a day that changed his life. The 24-year-old Marine was deployed to Afghanistan, working as an Explosive Ordinance Disposal Technician, when he stepped on and initiated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), resulting in the loss of both of his legs above the knee and severe damage to his right forearm and both wrists.
However, it was two days later, Aug. 8, that Jones still describes as the “most definitive day in his life.” Jones, now a regular Fox News contributor and best-selling author, shared his experience and message of overcoming adversity during the annual Helen Keller Lecture at Troy University on Tuesday.
Sorrell College of Business launches artificial intelligence center with a business-first approach
Troy University is taking a business-first approach to artificial intelligence with the opening of the Sorrell College of Business Center for Artificial Intelligence Research and Education.
The Center is located on the University’s Montgomery Campus and seeks to equip business professionals, executives and organizations with the knowledge to evaluate AI opportunities, implement machine learning models and manage AI-driven transformation.
Annual Scholarship Brunch celebrates donor impact and student success
Held annually each April, Troy University’s Fred B. Davis Scholarship Brunch recognizes the meaningful connections between donors and students, and the lasting impact of their generosity.
There are currently more than 500 active named scholarship funds for the Troy Foundation with some scholarships being awarded to multiple students each year. In 2024, TROY was again able to award over $1 million in Foundation scholarships to over 1,100 individuals.
International Arts Center welcomes elementary students for IAC Trojan Junior Warriors program
Around 150 fifth graders from Troy Elementary School and Pike Liberal Arts School participated in an immersive field trip at Troy University’s International Arts Center last month as a part of the IAC’s Trojan Junior Warriors program.
The program, which began in 2017, has become a staple field-trip opportunity that seeks to offer students a multi-cultural arts experience.
VIDEOS
Student-Made Store
Did you know that Troy University has a shop where students can sell their own products? It's called "Student Made," an organization created to help students with small businesses promote and sell their products.
One on One w/ Dr. Kelly Suero
In-depth interviews with professors, students, and personalities… the people who are Troy University… Troy TrojanVision One on One. This episode features the Chair of World Languages department and Associate Professor of Spanish, Dr. Kelly Suero.
PODCASTS
Clarinet Corner – Mozart and the Clarinet with Special Guest Marie Ross – Part 1 of 2
If it weren’t for Mozart, would we be sitting here talking about the clarinet?
The Clarinet Corner tackles this question and more in the first of two episodes featuring Marie Ross, Senior Lecturer of Music at The University of Auckland!
The Talk of TROY – “The Comedy Opera Princess Ida & 25 Years of Opus 3” – April 25th, 2025
TROY Public Radio’s classical music program Opus 3 has launched over 890 episodes in its 25-year history. To celebrate, Troy Public Radio sat down with the brain and voice behind the show.
Also, Troy University’s Opera Workshop is staging Princess Ida, a comedy opera telling the tale of two kingdoms… and one unwanted marriage.