Ora Nelson Staff Writer Troy University is using its new Global Scholar Initiative Program to work toward the internationalization of the university with the hopes of it becoming a university-wide initiative. “We call ourselves the international institution of Alabama,” said Dr. Richard Ledet, director of the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) at Troy. “We can always be taking steps to improve, to demonstrate, that we are. “This (program) has the potential to spill out benefits into the broader community, because it’s not just about internationalization, it’s about intercultural experience and coming…
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Fundraiser to honor Ralph Black
( Photo / Troy Athletics ) Samuel Granville Staff Writer Troy University has established a memorial fundraiser in an effort to name the home radio booth in Veterans Memorial Stadium after the Hall of Fame broadcaster, Ralph Black. Black, who passed away in July of 2020, made countless historic calls during his 26 years as the play-by-play announcer for Troy football, basketball and baseball. The goal for the fundraiser is $50,000. Troy’s Director of Broadcasting and current “Voice of the Trojans,” Barry McKnight, said the memorial is a great way…
Read MoreSBDC gets new director
( Photo / Troy University ) Tierra McCall Staff Writer Troy University’s Small Business Development Center has a new director. Juliana Bolivar Sanchez has a background in small business development, operations and brand development and marketing. “I am excited to get to know the entrepreneurs and businesses in our area and help them meet their goals for growth,” Sanchez said. Before joining Troy’s staff, Sanchez worked as a small business consultant at the Community Action Development Corporation of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. She also launched a MotoGP-themed sports bar and…
Read MoreSpring into self love: Trojan Outreach Celebrates Body Positivity
( Photo / Sparsh Shakya ) Trojan Outreach invites students to write positive messages on a displayin TC. Oluwaseun Omatayo Staff Writer Trojan Outreach celebrated body positivity during the second week of January 2021. The event, which is a first of its kind, was called “Spring into Self Love.” The aim of the event was to encourage students to love their bodies and themselves the way they are. The body positivity movement was initially created to celebrate all bodies while challenging society’s physical body norms. The organization held a couple…
Read MoreTrojans’ Hopes for the Presidential Inauguration
Ora Nelson Staff Writer Trojans expressed their thoughts and expectations for President-elect Joe Biden’s inaugural address on Wednesday, Jan. 20. “The inauguration is so symbolic no matter who becomes president,” said Michael Slobodchikoff, chair of Troy’s political science department. “It’s symbolic of the peaceful transfer of power that really sets the United States apart as a democracy from many other countries. “This year’s inauguration is going to be very different.” “Well, I’m sure President-elect Biden is going to speak about unity,” said Richard Ledet, an associate chair of the…
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