by: Zach Winslett Natural Science Center and Writing Center open house and writing contest There are many resources on Troy University’s campus that aid students in overcoming their academic difficulties, but, unfortunately, they are often unheard of or intimidating to students. The Natural Science Center and Writing Center in Eldridge Hall are both attempting to remedy these issues by hosting an open house. The open house will be Thursday from 2–4 p.m. in 124 and 126 Eldridge Hall. Eldridge Hall is located on the old quad directly next to Shackelford…
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KD 5K
by: Tabitha Mixon Kappa Delta is hosting their annual Shamrock event on Saturday, including three races and a silent auction benefiting Prevent Child Abuse America and Child Advocacy Center. These races will include a 5K run, one-mile fun run and the Color Me KD run all at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 2. The proceeds from the Shamrock event will be distributed between the Child Advocacy Center and PCA America, the official charity of the Kappa Delta Sorority. Also included in the Shamrock event will be a silent auction of…
Read MoreDr. Grantham’s Promotion
by: Sage Gregson Dr. Bill Grantham, a long-time professor of anthropology at Troy University, will be taking charge as associate dean for the College of Arts and Sciences. In his new position, Dr. Grantham will be dealing with all course forms, course changes and substitution forms in the College of Arts and Sciences. He will also be in charge over the three assistant deans from Dothan, Montgomery and the global campuses for social sciences. Dr. Jim Rinehart, the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, holds Dr. Grantham in…
Read MoreBio-Medical Science Degree Offered this Fall
by: James Banks This fall Troy University will be offering a new post-baccalaureate Biomedical Certificate program in the College of Arts and Science. The university will be offering a post-baccalaureate program for students. It is now common for students to attend a one or two year program to further their education applying to a professional school program. The certificate is a one year, 21 hour course curriculum. Seven of the twenty-one hours is a gross anatomy course that will be taught in Dothan at the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine.…
Read MoreATO Walk Hard
by: Kelsey Vickers photo by: Twelve Alpha Tau Omega brothers will be taking a six-day trek from Troy to Panama City Beach to raise funds for the Special Olympics and The Alabama Special Camp for Children and Adults. This event, otherwise known as Walk Hard, is the annual philanthropy for the fraternity. The walk, which begins on March 8, will be over 150 miles and will help raise money and awareness for these charities. ATO Philanthropy Chair Parker Reiss, a sophomore elementary education major from Brewton, said that the participants…
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