Anushka K.C. Staff Writer Last year, Troy University received a $3.2 million grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to establish the Center for Materials and Manufacturing Sciences, focusing on research in areas of polymers and polymer recycling. The school is currently in the process of purchasing lab equipment using the grant and converting existing classroom space into research labs by July. New faculty members are also being hired as well as the framework for what comes next and is in the works. “As of right now,…
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TroyFest to bring art, food and music to the Square
Ora Nelson Staff Writer Students and Troy residents are invited to visit the TroyFest Arts and Crafts Festival April 27-28, a yearly showcase of artists and performers over the two-day event. The expected turnout is more than 10,000 throughout the entire weekend. “We have the two-dimensional arts, the visual arts and the performing arts,” said Morgan Drinkard, the TroyFest publicity chair. “Along with the artist gallery, made of more than 90 artists, we’ll have an entertainment stage with a full schedule of performing arts.” “It really was a dream of…
Read MoreSteve Marshall talks professionalism, passion
Luke Brantley Staff Writer Alabama Attorney General Steven Marshall spoke to Troy students on Thursday, April 18, as part of the Gibson Vance Distinguished Lecturer Series, focusing on the importance of learning to become a professional. Gibson Vance, an attorney and a member of Troy University’s Board of Trustees, founded the lecture series and invited Marshall to speak. Instead of speaking specifically about practicing law or law enforcement, Marshall spoke about how he applied the lessons he learned through his career to all professions. Marshall said one of the keys…
Read MoreThe Trop represents all, not just the staff
Caroline Hughes Copy Editor Although I’m an English major, I used to dread grammar mechanics. That is until I became a copy editor at the Trop. Before spring 2018, I didn’t appreciate all of the hard work necessary to be an editor. I didn’t even like editing my own essays. Despite my reluctance, Georgia Blanchard, a fellow graduating copy editor, encouraged me to join the Trop staff, and I’m so glad she did. I have met and gotten closer to an amazing group of people. Working at the Trop has…
Read MoreFixing mistakes changed my life
Georgia Blanchard Chief Copy Editor When I first came to the Trop as a copy editor two years ago, I had no idea it would change my entire career plan. As an English major, I was used to editing my own papers — when I started editing newspaper articles, though, I found what I really loved to do. In spring 2017, my friend Austin MacCraw, a copy editor at the time, brought me to the Trop to see if I liked it and would want to help copy edit. I…
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