Emma Daniel Editor-in-Chief Troy University will be returning to campus for Fall 2020, but with mask requirements, social distancing guidelines, coronavirus testing, and no return to campus after Thanksgiving break, according to a university email sent Wednesday evening. Face coverings will be required on campus in places where social distancing is difficult, such as in Read More
Read MoreTroy University police chief fired
The Troy University police chief was fired after a brief suspension due to online comments that “do not reflect the values of Troy University,” according to a university statement released Tuesday. John McCall was placed on suspension with pay and under investigation after posting controversial Facebook comments early last week about the death of George Floyd. Read More
Read MoreUniversity police chief suspended over online comments
The Troy University police chief has been suspended, effective immediately, after making what the university referred to as “inflammatory comments” online, according to a statement from the chancellor released Wednesday evening. “Troy University strongly condemns the inflammatory comments made recently on social media by Troy University Chief of Police John McCall,” the statement from Dr. Jack Read More
Read MoreProtest of George Floyd’s death in downtown Troy
In the wake of nationwide outrage over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, more than 50 students and community members joined in protest on the square in downtown Troy Friday. The protest lasted from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and protestors say they plan to continue demonstrating for at least another couple of days. Read More
Read MoreFall registration begins May 4
While the summer semester remains online, the fall 2020 semester is being planned as on campus. Registration begins Monday, May 4, according to Troy University announcements. Senior registration begins at 8 a.m., and junior registration starts at 1 p.m. on Monday. On Tuesday, May 5, sophomore registration will open at 8 a.m., and freshman registration will Read More
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