TROY to YOU: Nursing debuts early acceptance program, Theatre presents Medea, TROY-A-Palooza Set
October 22, 2021
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NEWS
Early acceptance program guarantees seats for Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program
High school seniors and Troy University freshmen now have a guaranteed pathway to Troy University’s School of Nursing.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Early Acceptance Program guarantees a student a seat in the nursing program as long as the requirements of the program are maintained.
It takes the guessing and waiting away. I think this is a great way to get exceptional students interested in nursing and reward them for their academic excellence. The nursing profession has never been in more of need than now. -Dr. Wade Forehand, Director of the School of Nursing
Troy Theatre and Dance presents Medea, a Greek tragedy
Audiences will be whisked back in time to ancient Greece and a land filled with gods, goddesses, heroes and villains when Troy University’s Department of Theatre and Dance brings the tragedy Medea to life premiering Oct. 21.
TROY-A-Palooza festival set for International Arts Center on Oct. 26
Troy University’s International Arts Center is hosting the Troy-A-Palooza festival, a student fall celebration and costume party.
The event will be held at the IAC Plaza and Amphitheater on Tuesday, Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Former Director of Planned Giving Sullivan establishes scholarship for Anthropology Department
For alumnus Ward Sullivan, studying at Troy University introduced him to the subjects and mentors that would help define his life.
The Anthropology Department had such a profound effect on Sullivan that he recently established a scholarship in Anthropology in honor of two key professors who most shaped his academic life.
VIDEOS
Troy University updates COVID mask policy
Masks are now optional inside campus buildings and facilities at Troy University.
TROY updated the schools mask policy effective Monday, October 18.
Art of the Story reception caps off day of Hall School 50th celebration
Troy University wrapped up a day of celebrating the Hall School of Journalism‘s 50th anniversary by celebrating the work of student journalists.
The 50th anniversary kick-off celebration finished with a reception for the “Art of the Story” exhibit in the International Arts Center.
PODCASTS
The Talk of TROY - "'Medea: A Greek Tragedy' & The 'Spooked' Tradition"
TROY’s Department of Theatre and Dance is staging a production of Medea: A Greek Tragedy. As Host Marissa Lacey tells us, the classic story stars a mother who seeks revenge on her unfaithful husband.
And, just in time for Halloween, TROY Public Radio is airing a marathon of scary stories from Snap Judgement’s Spooked Podcast.
In Focus- "Remembering George Washington Carver"
George Washington Carver was one of the foremost agricultural scientists and inventors of the twentieth century. John Pickle, Jr.'s father was mentored by Dr. Carver as one of his fifty boys ("adopted sons"). John Pickle talks with In Focus host Carolyn Hutcheson about their relationship, as documented in his book, "One of His Boys, The Letters of Johnnie Pickle and His Mentor, George W. Carver."
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