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The Talk of Troy is voices and sounds from the campuses of Troy University. Each week we bring you sound rich stories and fresh ideas from the heart of the Trojan community.
Join Troy Public Radio's Reana Wallace as she launches Hear Me Out, a debate-style podcast where guests try to convince friends and family to give their favorite passions a chance — from K-pop and anime to medieval dramas and fraternities.
Hear the full episode on The Talk of Troy and find the new podcast on major platforms starting July 4.
We head to Troy University's annual Guitar Festival, featuring masterclasses, performances, and student reflections on classical guitar education.
We also check in on Troy Men's Basketball’s 80–65 win over ULM that secured a consecutive regular-season championship and the team’s preparation for the Sun Belt Tournament.
During the first week of International Women’s Month, Troy University is marking the occasion with its annual evening of Music and Poetry.
And, Troy University is celebrating its 139th birthday with a huge party, and everyone's invited!
Troy University students earned seventeen awards from this year’s Southeastern Journalism Conference.
And, Troy’s College of Health Sciences has recently made several advancements, including a new research building and a new doctoral program.
TROY Public Radio’s newest podcast highlights graduates of Troy University’s Hall School of Journalism.
And, Troy University’s Idea Bank has been named 2025 Business of the Year by Pike County’s Chamber of Commerce.
Troy University is working with Baptist Health to create the new Licensed Practical Nurse-to-Registered Nurse Bridge Program.
And, a TROY theatre student has written a monologue for a major regional theatre in Virginia.
Epic Games Brand Designer Aaron Washington joins us to celebrate his item shop debut with Nickelodeon Superhero Danny Phantom.
TROY Public Radio producers are preserving funny and heartwarming conversations with loved ones in the Library of Congress as part of Storycorps' The Great Listen.
Troy University's admissions office and Impact Orientation team make the process of transferring to TROY smooth and welcoming. We hear firsthand advice from transfer students who’ve made the move.
Plus, Saxophone Professor and Director of Jazz Studies Dave Camwell is earning recognition for his work with Covert Ensemble.
Troy University is offering a new tuition scholarship to members of the military during the ongoing government shutdown.
And, Troy University’s International Arts Center is honoring the late Fred “Nall” Hollis with a new exhibition of his early work and selections from artists he admired.
It's The Talk of Trojan. Voices and sounds from the campuses of Trojan University, I'm Asia Smith.
Documentary filmmaker Nicholas Ma, along with his father, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, actor Alfre Woodard, and musician Valerie June are all a part of the American Revival show on stage this Sunday at Montgomery's Davis Theatre.
Kyle Gassiott sat down with Nicholas Ma to hear more about American Revival.
Well, what I love about this is that it's not a concert, it's not a performance, it's an experience. So talk about the conception.
Yeah, I made a movie a number of years ago called Won't You Be My Neighbor about Fred Rogers. And at the end of that movie, people would say, where are the helpers? Where are the Fred Rogers of today?
So we're bringing people together for an experience over multiple days.
It begins with sort of this revival experience where there's really a call to personal action and it ends with a chance to actually be the actual helpers in the community that remind us all that we are each other's better angels.
You had a different childhood than a lot of people with your father, Yo-Yo Ma, and watching him in his career. And so I'm wondering, what did you take in terms of that experience into your filmmaking career?
You know, I'm so grateful to have a father who is so extraordinary at what he does and also takes so seriously the importance of giving back in some way. You also recognize that the job doesn't end with the final credit.
Nicholas Ma, thank you so much.
Thanks Kyle.
That was Kyle Gassiott talking with documentary filmmaker Nicholas Ma about the American Revival show on stage this Sunday at Montgomery's Davis Theatre.
From TROY University's Broadcast and Digital Network, Earl Hutto Studio, this is TROY TrojanVision News.
TROY University's Television Studio is celebrating 50 years of training student journalists for professional TV production. Troy Public Radio's Rhianna Wallace has the story.
TrojanVision allows students to anchor, report, and even use backstage equipment to produce news programs.
Director of Television, Aaron Taylor, is a TROY broadcast journalism alumnus himself, and he's eager to assist current undergraduates on their professional journeys.
We pride ourselves on our students getting jobs. They're working all over the country, so it's important that we've got them out there and they're doing good things.
Before he graduated in 2000, Taylor served as a reporter and anchor at the station, which was called TSUTV at the time. Two years later, Taylor returned to his alma mater. Under his leadership, student opportunities have flourished.
We do three live 30-minute newscasts a day, five days a week.
We're the only university in the country that does that many live 30-minute newscasts that are entirely student produced.
And like Troy University itself, TrojanVision has expanded its digital presence over the years. TrojanVision even has its own app available on smartphones.
We are a 24-7 channel. You can watch our newscasts. We have video on demand on the app.
But guess what? You can find the Troy TrojanVision app and be able to listen to a stream, live stream of Troy Public Radio anytime as well.
You can learn more about the 50th anniversary of Troy TrojanVision on the TrojanVision app or by visiting today.troy.edu. For The Talk of Troy, I'm Rianna Wallace.
And I'm Asia Smith. Our executive producer is Joey Hutsu. You've been listening to The Talk of Troy, Troy University's official podcast.
Be sure to listen and look out for future episodes.
A Troy University professor is now creating art for the hit online video game, Fortnite.
And, Troy Bank & Trust is donating $1,500,000 to create The Charles Henderson Community Banking Endowed Chair.
The new Glocal (Global and Local) Jeonnam Korean Education Center has been created through a partnership with the Jeollanamdo Office of Education in the Republic of Korea. Reana Wallace reports.
And, we revisit the 74-foot Curry Commons Bell Tower. In 2019, Producer Hans Ng spoke with former Vice Chancellor Ray White to uncover its unique history.
This year, Troy University’s Wallace D. Malone Jr. Distinguished Faculty Award goes to Shirley Farrell! She’s an Associate Professor and Coordinator of the Gifted Education program. She’s also hosting TROY Public Radio's newest podcast, as Host Reana Wallace reports.
And, we revisit Troy University's cultural signposts with TROY Public Radio’s Garrett Sanders.
TROY Public Radio’s "In Focus with Carolyn Hutcheson" recently won the Alabama Broadcasters Association Award for Best Public Affairs Program. We'll sit down with Hutcheson to hear her describe the honor... and the show itself!
And, Troy University has a new brand campaign: "All Ways Real. Always TROY." The new campaign has hit the campuses of Troy University in collaboration with Carnegie Higher Education.
TROY University’s Sorrel College of Business is revamping its entrepreneurship program. The program focuses on training students in sales, marketing, and product creation.
Plus, we'll revisit the "Music Man" statue outside of the John M. Long School of Music on the main campus.
TROY Public Radio’s newest podcast, "Inside Job: Understanding Vicky White", takes a look at how the relationships between prison guards and inmates can quickly go wrong.
And, the Rosa Parks Museum on the Montgomery campus is hosting a new exhibit highlighting the ongoing fight against inequality.
A Troy University faculty member is heading to Ontario, Canada to represent TROY at the 2025 International Trombone Festival.
And, a research project at Troy University is aiming to change how medical professionals think about feeding tubes.
Troy University’s International Arts Center has two new exhibitions on display!
And, the city of Troy is hosting its annual 4th of July fireworks celebration. The ceremony is estimated to have had 10,000 people viewing.
Troy University recently welcomed a brand-new building to its campus. Jones Hall will feature state-of-the-art facilities for students in the nursing and health science programs.
And, TROY Public Radio is collaborating with Troy University's nursing department to launch the new podcast, The Rounds.
This week, Fox News Contributor Johnny “Joey” Jones spoke at Troy University’s annual Helen Keller Lecture. The series shines a light on the challenges and achievements of people with physical limitations.
TROY Public Radio’s classical music program Opus 3 has launched over 890 episodes in its 25-year history. To celebrate, we sat down with the brain and voice behind the show, as TROY Public Radio’s Addison Minton reports.
And, Troy University’s Opera Workshop is staging Princess Ida, a comedy opera telling the tale of two kingdoms... and one unwanted marriage. TROY's opera workshop encourages student performers and the audience to step outside their comfort zone, as Producer Reana Wallace reports.
This week, we'll celebrate 100 years of the classic novel, The Great Gatsby. And, NPR is launching Tiny Desk Radio. We'll take a look behind the concert desk on The Talk of TROY.
Troy University’s student-produced comedy play, Uncle Louis’s House, is aiming to reconnect audiences with their loved ones... and leave them with a few questions.
And, over Spring Break, Troy University fraternity Alpha Tau Omega recently held their annual charity event Walk Hard.
Last weekend, Trojan Day welcomed hundreds to see just what Troy University has to offer. Some visitors are already set to be Trojans!
And, Selma, Alabama is marking the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, when peaceful protestors were violently beaten by Alabama state troopers while crossing the Edmund Pettus bridge.
Miss Troy University 2025 has been crowned! The winner will go on to compete for Miss Alabama, and potentially even Miss America.
And, we'll visit Troy's International Arts Center with the newest artist-in-residence.
Have you ever considered... running your own hospital? Well, you may be in luck! Troy University is offering a new PhD specialization in Global Healthcare Leadership.
And, for fifty years, TROY TrojanVision has only been available on cable tv. Until now!
Troy University Director of Jazz Studies Dave Camwell is tackling a challenging piece of music from a legendary composer.
And, Troy University faculty and student research has been recognized by the National Communication Association convention held in New Orleans.
Longtime Voice of the Trojans Barry McKnight has been recognized as the Alabama Sportscaster of the Year by the National Sports Media Association.
Producer Jack Anderson sat down with McKnight to discuss his extensive history with the Trojans stretching over 20 years.
The Voice of the Trojans Barry McKnight recently was named the Alabama sportscaster of the year! And TROY student journalists won several awards themselves last weekend!
Troy University’s John Robert Lewis Leadership conference is once again aiming to inspire young leaders to follow in the footsteps of the late civil rights legend.
And, TROY is bolstering its reputation as Alabama’s international university by building partnerships in Vietnam.
How do you study something that you can’t see? The Troy University Center for Relativity and Cosmology recently posed that question with its Dark Matter in the Universe lecture. Jack Anderson reports.
And, 2023 ended with a surge of book bans in Florida and other states. Many of those books feature LGBTQ topics. So, two groups at TROY are partnering to recognize LGBTQ literature with a read-in. Reana Wallace has the story.
StoryCorps's Great Thanksgiving Listen is an opportunity for families to get together and interview each other. And, those recordings are uploaded and saved in the Library of Congress.
Troy University's International Arts Center recently celebrated Diwali. The event was hosted by the Indian Student Association after a three-year long hiatus.
Speaking in front of an audience can be frightening, but it’s an extremely useful skill! That’s why a TROY faculty member started a new debate team a year ago, and students are already having success! Producer Brendan Bryan reports.
And, after nearly 40 years of service to Troy University, Director of Student Involvement Barbara Patterson has retired. But, Patterson is staying involved, as producer Reana Wallace reports.
Troy University is offering a new military veterans tuition scholarship. And this is part of a long line of initiatives in place to serve members of the armed forces.
And, we'll look back at the long history of Veterans Memorial Stadium on TROY's main campus.
Troy University students are getting ready for Super Tuesday, as producer Brendan Bryan reports.
And, TROY’s Chancellor Jack Hawkins Jr. served as a marine platoon leader in the Vietnam War. He and a former enemy, now a fellow educator, feature in the new documentary, Beyond a War. TROY Public Radio’s Reana Wallace attended the premiere and has this report.
This week, we'll listen to a spooky story about Sasquatch, and we'll celebrate the second season of Alabama Aloud by visiting Opelika with actor, author, and retired football player Thom Gossom Jr.
This week, we remember renowned artist Fred "Nall" Hollis, and Chancellor Jack Hawkins Jr. announces his decision not to retire next year.
Producer Joey Hudson sits down with Troy University graduate Madison Faile to discuss Faile's newest exhibition on display in the International Arts Center.
Producer Brendan Bryan talks with Dave Camwell about his band Covert Ensemble and the process of rearranging music in a modern form.
A new sculpture exhibition at Troy University's Rosa Parks Museum is helping bring awareness to the struggle of those affected by homelessness.
Also, we commemorate an ornate clock built in front of Smith Hall that honors Jack Hawkins Jr.'s 35 years and counting as chancellor at Troy University.
Producer Brendan Bryan talks with Barbara Patterson about her recent retirement after serving the school as director of student involvement for over 40 years.
Troy University’s Sports Broadcasting Director Barry McKnight has a recognizable name, but an even more iconic voice.
And now, as Producer Brendan Bryan tells us, McKnight is hosting the new podcast, Trojans Talk Research.
Troy University’s new gymnastics team is already springing to great heights. After just one year of competing, the squad of life-long gymnasts and first-timers.... have become champions! Producer Emily Mosier jumps in.
And, in 1987, Stephan Sondheim’s musical Into the Woods debuted to much critical and commercial acclaim. Now, a new production takes center stage at Troy University, as Producer Brendan Bryan reports.
A clarinet professor at Troy University is working to bring the instrument the respect it deserves through Clarinet Day. Producer Jack Anderson has the story.
And, over Spring Break, Troy University fraternity Alpha Tau Omega recently held their annual charity event Walk Hard. That’s a 128.3-mile trek across two states! Producer Chris Ahlf reports.
Comedians don’t usually headline the International Arts Center, but currently there’s an exhibit on display that might make you think they do.
The artist, Winfred Hawkins, blends dark humor with digital art and works on canvas. TROY Public Radio’s Chris Ahlf paints the full picture.
And, bird is the word this week! Thanks to restoration efforts at the arboretum, more than eight miles of trails have been cleared out, an outdoor classroom has been installed, and two new bridges have been built. And that’s just pecking the surface, as Producer Brendan Bryan reports.
Producer Chris Ahlf sits down with Winfred Hawkins, the artist behind the new exhibition, "Comedian". It earns its title by balancing dark humor with social commentary.
This week, we'll check in with Troy University's student journalists, who recently visited Selma to cover the 59th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. We'll also find out how TROY celebrated International Women's Day.
Last weekend, Troy University hosted the Southeastern Journalism Conference, or SEJC. And, former Troy Public Radio producers won awards!
Also, the main campus library has hosted the English Honor Society's annual African American read-in.
TROY Public Radio recently launched two new podcasts, and this week, we’re taking you behind the scenes of both.
Troy University’s Department of Theatre and Dance is staging its first narrative dance show in several years: Chaos, the story of how it all began. This is specifically the version from Greek myth. But, there’s a modern twist. Producer Chris Ahlf has the tale.
And a new Miss Troy University has been crowned. The competition is about more than just looks; it opens opportunities for contestants, as Producer Ariyid Hightower reports.
Troy University recently held its annual leadership conference dedicated to the late Civil Rights Legend John Lewis. The goal is to encourage people from different cultural backgrounds to collaborate and get into good trouble, as Producer Ariyid Hightower reports.
And last week, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg visited Lockheed Martin’s weapons manufacturing plant in TROY, almost two years after the War in Ukraine began. And Troy University journalism students were on the scene, as Producer Brendan Bryan tells us.
Producer Chris Ahlf reports on a generous donation presented by Neil Patrick Harris and Ira Glass.
And shoreline erosion means the Pointe-au-Chene tribe is losing land... but two Troy University professors have joined a team creating a solution. Producer Brendan Bryan reports.
Cheers echoed on TROY’s main campus last December as the Trojans took home a Sunbelt Championship for the second year in a row. And some fans took home a souvenir, as Producer Jack Anderson reports.
And, thanks to a $150,000 grant, The Rosa Parks Museum on Troy University’s Montgomery campus has reopened with brand new technology! The goal is to give visitors a look at history in a new light... and on new screens! Producer Ariyid Hightower has the story.
A Troy University professor has just released his debut novel! The thriller is centered around a trial involving forbidden romance. Producer Jack Anderson has the story.
And, last week, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey visited TROY's main campus to celebrate broadband expansion in the wiregrass region... and across the state! Producer Brendan Bryan connects us to the story.
This year’s Sounds of the Season is set during a 1940s Holiday radio show complete with a missing star singer, a swinging jazz band, and a grumpy boss, as producer Brendan Bryan reports.
And, earlier this month, the Remember Love Recovery Project collaborated with TROY’s International Arts Center to create a way for people to share experiences about addiction disorder and the road to recovery. Producer PJ Heath brings us to the heart of the story.
SAMLA was the word for two Troy students and their professor. SAMLA stands for South Atlantic Modern Language Association and the conference they attended in Atlanta was a great first professional opportunity, as producer Brendan Bryan reports.
And, every year on the day after Thanksgiving, the oral history project Storycorps holds its National Day of Listening. In 2019, Troy Public Radio partnered with International Programs at Troy University to record Storycorps interviews with individuals from other countries about their experience with American holidays and those from their own country. Producer PJ Heath reports.
Earlier this year, TROY Public Radio launched the podcast “Alabama Aloud.” The audiobook-style podcast gives new life to classic short stories from famous authors like Truman Capote and F. Scott Fitzgerald. And it highlights regional writers, as Producer Emily Mosier reports.
And, TROY’s Hall School of Journalism and Communication recently held the annual intramural speech tournament. Students across the main campus had a chance to shine, as Producer PJ Heath reports.
This week, we visit Troy University's arboretum to learn about the techniques our ancestors used to create fire. And, we go behind the scenes of the new play, The Diviners, about a young boy with a terrible fear of water but an extraordinary talent to find it.
As October draws to a close, that can only mean... two things: Halloween... and TROYapalooza, Troy University’s annual Fall celebration! There was rock climbing, live performances, free food, and more!
And we revisit the four-faced clock commemorating Jack Hawkins Jr.'s 34 years as chancellor of Troy University.
With the help of Troy University's Small Business Development Center, two brothers have a business that's as hot as their sauce!
And, we stop the presses to bring you a look at the history of The Tropolitan student newspaper.
Troy University's International Arts Center was buzzing last Thursday with the reception of “From the Hive”. The new exhibit explores the cultural evolution of the symbol of the ‘goddess’ as PJ Heath reports.
Veterans Memorial Stadium was built for a mere $65,000, which was big money in 1950. In its first years of existence the stadium seated 5,000 Trojan fans. Today, it can hold six times that number.
Libraries across the country are marking banned book week with a variety of activities, and Troy is no exception. This week, Troy University Libraries held a number of special events and Producer Jackson Tucker went to one of them.
And, Troy University students and graduates were recently selected to compete in the Mentone Film Festival in Southern California. The diverse range of entries includes short films, music videos, and a PSA, as Jaelanne Thomas reports.
Troy University will soon be offering new doctoral programs! This is a big step towards establishing TROY as a research institution, as Producer PJ Heath reports.
And, TROY's Music Industry Program Coordinator Robert Smith died last week due to complications from heart surgery. He was 64. Smith was known internationally for his talents as a composer, conductor, music publisher, and educator. Host Emily Lewis reports.
Troy University has been recognized as one of the 100 best online colleges in the nation by the college guidance system Abound. TROY has many online options and Producer PJ Heath spoke with people both teaching and taking courses.
And, have you ever thought about what an oyster’s dream home would be? Well, TROY’s environmental science faculty have! Thanks to a $114,843 grant, they’ve developed an oyster habitat suitability model. Producer Emily Lewis has the story.
The Rosa Parks Museum on the Troy Montgomery campus recently launched “Exploration of the Youniverse, Vol. 2" in the first-floor gallery hall. The vibrant artwork encourages viewers not only to search for meaning in the pieces, but also within themselves. Host Jaelanne Thomas reports. And, as you probably already know, The Talk of TROY is a student-produced podcast. But did you know that Troy University students can build their own organizations? Producer PJ Heath reports.
It’s been said that the Tuskegee Airmen never lost a bomber! But, is that actually true? Military historian and author Daniel Haulman says otherwise, as TROY Public Radio’s PJ Heath reports.
Troy University is proud of its reputation as “Alabama’s International University,” and one of the ways it’s earned the title is through the study abroad program. Host Emily Mosier reports. And, Troy University is raising money for a scholarship in honor of its first black board of trustees member, Lamar Higgins. Producer PJ Heath reports.
A student from the Hall School of Journalism and Communication has received a national first place award for in-depth reporting. Jared McBride happens to be a graduate of TROY Public Radio’s internship program. And, this Fall, a new business is coming to Troy University bringing fruits, nuts, chocolate, and a motto to be a good human, as Host Emily Mosier reports.
Enjoy this excerpt of The Declaration of Independence read by Troy University Associate Professor of Performance, Quinton Cockrell.
This week, on an extended interview edition of The Talk of TROY, Montgomery's Rosa Parks Museum is featuring a new exhibition depicting an artist’s childhood memories of the Civil Rights Movement.
It’s been over five years since a historical marker at the Troy Municipal Airport was dedicated for a hangar used by the Tuskegee Airmen. We recently spoke with Historian Daniel Hollman about the importance of having this monument in TROY. Producer Justin Blowers reports. And in 2018, a Vietnam veteran and TROY graduate spoke with us about his autobiography, A Tiger Among Us. Command Sergent Major Bennie G. Adkins died in 2020, but his legacy lives on. Producer Xavier Kennedy reports on Adkins’ heroic actions, which were recognized in 2014 with the medal of honor.
Troy University’s campus has won awards for its natural beauty, and its arboretum is a particular standout. It’s home to rare trees and a certain plant with local renown, as Producer Joey Hudson reports. And, teachers love to give out "A" grades to students, and recently Troy University’s undergraduate program in Elementary Education got an "A" they can stick on the refrigerator! Host PJ Heath reports.
Troy University’s Rosa Parks Museum in Montgomery features a new exhibition that reflects on pivotal moments from the civil rights movement, "Illusions of My Childhood." Producer Emily Mosier reports. And, long-time Alabama Public Television Host Don Noble is now bringing his love of literature and reading to TROY Public Radio with a new podcast, "Alabama Aloud."
Producer Emily Mosier reports that from Peanut statues to the national peanut festival, boiled peanuts have been a part of Dothan’s culture for more than a century. Now, the Dothan campus has a timeless memorial to the salty staple. Troy University’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society is Phi Kappa Phi. The newest members, including Host PJ Heath, were recognized at the Spring 2023 honors convocation.
Troy University is resurrecting The Special Olympics Alabama State Games on the Troy and Montgomery campuses. This is the first time the games are being held since the start of the pandemic. Host Emily Mosier reports.
And, Director of Broadcast and Digital Network Buddy Johnson is saying farewell to broadcasting and hello to retirement, as he celebrates 15 years of working at Troy University. He even has some words of wisdom for producer PJ Heath.
Marissa Lacey has hosted The Talk of TROY for four years, and with graduation coming up in a few days, it’s time to say farewell. Marissa is turning over the hosting duties to Producer Jaelanne Thomas, who has this report.
And, Troy University’s International Arts Center is hosting the new exhibit "Afterglow," featuring works that combine photography and painting.
Over two days, TROY students learned about Motion Design and attended a career fair highlighting journalism and graphic design opportunities through the inaugural Jerry Johnson Art & Design Symposium.
And, sitting across from the Rosa Parks Museum, Montgomery's Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts was known as the Paramount Theatre, when it opened in 1930. Producer Hans Ng reports that with a new name and owner, the theatre has a new role in the community.
TROY Public Radio's Kyle Gassiott shared practical reporting advice with TROY students at a recent lunch and learn event on the main campus.
And, at the center of the quad sits one of Troy University’s most recognizable landmarks. The Trojan Fountain, depicting a warrior watching over the campus, serves as both an inspiration and background for selfies as producer Lyric Davis learned.
For four years, Marissa Lacey has hosted The Talk of TROY. Now, she's the producer and co-creator of the Mad Melodies podcast. Conner Howell sat down with Lacey to discuss her new role.
And, Troy University faculty and staff served up some saucy competition at the fourth annual ‘Cook Your Way,’ a mystery ingredient cooking contest held by Troy Dining. Producer Emily Mosier has the story.
The TROY for Troops Center and The Student Veterans Association are partnering with Operation Shoebox to send care packages to military service members overseas. Producer Emily Mosier has the story.
And, the John M. Long School of Music recently held its 16th annual celebration of Clarinet Day. Students performed alongside expert musicians, including someone we know very well here at TROY Public Radio, as Producer Jaelanne Thomas reports.
President Joe Biden spoke last weekend on the anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama. And TROY journalism students were there to cover his remarks as he spoke about peaceful civil rights activists who were beaten by state troopers while marching for the right to vote. Host Marissa Lacey reports.And, in celebration of International Women’s Day, Troy University is bringing awareness to women’s issues in the arts. The Alabama Humanity Alliance sponsored two events at TROY, as Producer Emily Mosier reports.
Board games can be a great way to unwind with friends or family, but it turns out they’re also effective in the classroom, as Producer Brendan Bryan reports.And, Troy University has a new majorette dance group, performing in the style of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. And, the Sapphire team is welcoming everyone to join, as Producer Jaelanne Thomas reports.
This week, TROY alumnus Derek Ellington is encouraging students to ‘Do What Trojans Do.’ He recently delivered a speech in the Sorrell College of Business, as Producer Emily Mosier reports.And, it’s Black History month, and that means Troy University’s English Honor Society Sigma Tau Delta has hosted an annual read-in highlighting African American authors. Students and faculty read at the event, and Producer Jaelanne Thomas has the story.
Troy University recently received a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education. And, as Producer Emily Mosier reports, it may help more Alabama educators become licensed mental health counselors.Can everyday life be considered art? The photographer whose work is on display in Troy University’s International Arts Center says yes. Producer Jaelanne Thomas has this report on his exhibit, “The Promise of Living/The Tender Land.”
Bernard Harris became the first African American to walk in space in 1995, and as Troy Public Radio’s Jaelanne Thomas reports, he was recently the keynote speaker at this year’s Kappa Alpha Psi annual scholarship breakfast at Troy University!And, dragons are often depicted soaring through the sky, blazing a trail of flame! But, a Troy University grad student has found a new, less flammable, species of dragon, deep underwater. Now she gets to name it, as TROY Public Radio’s Emily Mosier reports.
Troy University has a new Senior Vice Chancellor for Advancement who has always aimed to go above and beyond! Brigadier General Richard Boutwell’s Air Force career included flying as a member of the elite Thunderbirds squadron, as Host Marissa Lacey reports.And, Troy University is hosting the John Robert Lewis Leadership Conference! The namesake of the conference is a former congressman, famous for his leadership during the 1965 Bloody Sunday March for Voting Rights. Producer Emily Mosier has the story.
Troy University’s television station Trojan Vision has seen a changing of the guard. And the newest member of the team is a familiar face, as TROY Public Radio’s Brendan Bryan reports.And, can comic books be educational? Well, Troy University’s main campus library is now offering graphic novels to boost literacy and inclusiveness for TROY students, as Producer Jaelanne Thomas reports.
Troy University’s Rosa Parks Museum is hosting a new, panoramic exhibit, “A Song of The South.” The work highlights the past and present of the Southern experience, as Keajah Lomax reports.And, at the second annual Yellowhammer Film Festival, four TROY design students won awards chosen by judges who work at studios like HBO and Netflix. Film fan and Producer Emily Mosier has this report.
The Student Success Center brings tutoring services, academic and career counseling, and student study areas to a single location: the third floor of the Rosa Parks Museum in Montgomery. And there were a few other dedications on this day of celebration, as TROY Public Radio’s Conner Howell tells us in this report. The Hall School of Journalism and Communication hosted a speech tournament, open to TROY students, on October 27th. And a few students walked away with more confidence... and scholarship money, as TROY Public Radio’s Jaelanne Thomas reports.
Troy University prides itself on being a place where those in the military can further their education and careers, as Producer Brendan Bryan reports. And as Producer Emily Mosier tells us, this year's Helen Keller lecture series guest speaker Luke Murphy found inspiration from a previous speaker.
Troy University’s Sorrell College of Business is bringing Lego building blocks into the classroom, as Producer Brendan Bryan reports. And the Trojan Arena is hosting the Boosting Engineering Science and Technology Robotics Game Day competition as TROY Public Radio’s Emily Mosier reports.
Troy University’s literary journal, the Rubicon, is hosting a reading of creative work submitted by student writers on November 2nd, and as producer Brittany Wyatt tells us, this is the first time the Rubicon will be read live and out loud to an audience. And every Halloween at TROY Public Radio, we listen to true, scary stories in a dark studio, compliments of the Spooked Podcast from Snap Judgment. And we’re not the first; the tradition of horror on the radio goes back a long time, as Producer Jaelanne Thomas reports.
The Troyapalooza festival, a large outdoor event held for students each fall on the main campus, is back! And, Troy University is hosting a new production of Tennessee Williams’s "A Streetcar Named Desire". The performers hope audiences leave with a feeling of empathy, as Producer Brendan Bryan reports.
It’s Hispanic Heritage Month, and Troy University’s Small Business Development Center is doing its part to highlight small businesses owned by Hispanic and Latinx clients. There’s a lot to celebrate, as Producer Ariyid Hightower reports. And, Troy University is holding its annual open house and everyone across the world is invited, as Producer Conner Howell reports.
According to a recent finding from the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the need for mental health counseling and counselors is only going to increase over the next eight years. To meet this need, Troy University offers resources to students, as TROY Public Radio’s Conner Howell reports. And, one of Troy University’s 2022 Alumni of the Year is the co-founder of an Alabama education initiative, and she owes part of her success to a well-read rodent, as Troy Public Radio’s Ariyid Hightower reports.
This week, we look back at the life and impact of Lamar Higgins, the first African American to be president of Troy University’s Student Government Association and later a member of the Board of Trustees. And, the Troy University Anthropology Club is co-hosting a five-part lecture series featuring archaeology professionals. The series will aim to increase awareness about local archaeological excavations and clear up some misconceptions about the field, as TROY Public Radio’s Jaelanne Thomas reports.
Troy University’s International Student Cultural Organization has collaborated with the International Arts Center to present their 5th annual celebration of Peace Day, as Host Marissa Lacey tells us. And, the IAC is hosting a new exhibit titled, “A Portrait Collective.” A TROY staff member is getting a chance to show his work in a different medium as Producer Conner Howell reports.
Troy University is now offering a new Master of Business Administration in Music Industry. And, the degree is giving music students practical industry experience, as Producer Jaelanne Thomas reports. And Host Marissa Lacey brings us a story on "The Music Man" statue. It depicts a man playing the saxophone and was placed there in honor of clarinet player and emeritus professor of Music, Carl Vollrath.
On this week's show, we visit the Troy University Arboretum on the main campus to learn what wiregrass looks like. And we look back on the Troy University career of Senior Vice Chancellor Walter Givhan.
This week on The Talk of TROY, a Troy University alumnus has filmed a new documentary chronicling the history of descendants of enslaved people illegally brought to Alabama on the last known slave ship, the Clotilda. Host Jared McBride has the story. And, Troy University is offering two free courses this summer! Leadership 101 and Money Management will provide essential skills to the public, as Producer Kameron Banks reports.
A Troy University graduate has been recognized as a national finalist in SPJ’s Mark of Excellence Awards. But the road to glory was surprisingly bumpy, as Producer Kameron Banks reports. And as Host Jared McBride tells us, a professor on TROY’s Montgomery campus has been recognized with Gamma Beta Phi’s 2022 Teacher of the Year Award.
Troy University’s Rosa Parks Museum in Montgomery is celebrating Juneteenth, an annual recognition of the end of slavery in the United States. And although Juneteenth is usually on June 19th, the Museum is celebrating early, something they have been doing for a while as Kameron Banks reports. And, as Host Jared McBride tells us, the Wiregrass Archives is a collection preserving history from the Wiregrass Region. And now, it has its own podcast, "It Came from the Archives."
President Joe Biden recently visited Troy and the Lockheed Martin facility, which manufactures weapons for the war in Ukraine. Two Troy University students reported on the presidential visit for Trojanvision news and the campus newspaper. Producer Kameron Banks asked them what it was like to be in the press pool. And, Professor Robbyn Taylor has served Troy’s Hall School of Journalism and Communication in a variety of roles over the years, and now, she’s becoming its director. Host Jared McBride has the story.
Falconry is an ancient sport, to which author and naturalist Sy Montgomery was introduced by a master falconer. She talks with In Focus host Carolyn Hutcheson about that life-changing experience, which she chronicled in her latest book, "The Hawk's Way, Encounters with Fierce Beauty."
On The Exchange from In Focus, Alabama Securities Commission Director Joseph Borg talks with In Focus host Carolyn Hutcheson about one of the most prevalent types of investment scams operating in groups today - Affinity Fraud.
Troy University is known as Alabama’s international university, and it has some fitting landmarks to prove it, as Producer Garrett Sanders reports. And, Diane Orlofsky is stepping down from her position as Troy University’s Director of Choirs after 16 years, but she is staying on staff in a new role at the John M. Long School of Music. Producer Jaelanne Thomas has the story.
Just in time for National Poetry Month, Troy University’s English Department and the honor society Sigma Tau Delta have hosted a poetry reading, where everyone is invited to participate. Troy Public Radio’s Adam Kennedy II read a poem and also reports! And, TROY students aren’t the only ones celebrating National Poetry Month. As producer Conner Howell reports, a member of the University Administration won an award in a state-wide competition and was featured in a program that aired on Alabama Public Television.
As Producer Jaelanne Thomas tells us, Dean of the Sorrell College Judson Edwards is hosting a new business podcast, The Double Dome. And, TROY’s Dothan campus holds their annual Heritage Week each Spring. And after being sidelined due to COVID-19 restrictions, the event is back in full-swing, as Host Marissa Lacey reports.
A new memorial has been dedicated to Troy University Chief Academic Officer Fred Davis on the main campus, as Host Marissa Lacey reports. And, two students on TROY’s Dothan campus earned honors in the inaugural Freedom Speaks competition, held on Martin Luther King Day. Producer Jaelanne Thomas reports.
This week, Troy University is hosting its own version of the popular Food Network show, Chopped. But this time, it’s groups of faculty and staff who are given the mystery ingredients. And, Troy University presents Family Math Night! Parents can participate to be more informed on what their children are learning, which includes new ways to do math.
Troy University’s Theatre and Dance Department is staging a production of the beloved Broadway musical, "Newsies!" And, in memory of Legendary Band Director John M. Long, Troy University Concert and Symphonic bands dedicated this year's annual spring concert to him.
Since 2013, this program has been produced by student interns like Host Marissa Lacey. And now, for TROY Public Radio’s 45th anniversary, we’re visiting some of the first student producers to find out how The Talk of TROY became what it is today.
Troy University’s Rosa Parks Museum in Montgomery is offering visitors a chance to meet Civil Rights Icon Rosa Parks. Or as Producer Conner Howell reports, a very convincing portrayal of Parks. And, Campus Kitchens, a national initiative to repurpose dining food to feed the hungry, dissolved in 2019. But, Troy University’s office of civic engagement, which partnered previously with Campus Kitchens, is working to continue their mission in the Troy area. And as Garrett Sanders reports, students are still a vital part of distributing the meals.
Ms. Troy University 2022 has been crowned! But it’s not all glitz and glamour. Being pageant queen comes with important duties as well, as Producer Jaelanne Thomas reports. And, we listen back to one of our favorite stories about TROY's army of Chinese warrior statues on the main campus. Producer Hans Ng reports.
Troy University is partnering with other international universities to introduce students to Typography through a new seminar, as TROY Public Radio's Conner Howell reports. And, we'll listen back to one of our favorite stories from TROY's Montgomery campus, as we revisit the Curry Commons Bell Tower.
This week, we'll find out how bookmobiles got their start in America in the early 1900s and made their way to Dothan, Alabama.
And, TROY's Resource and Technology Management degree allows students to add one of many different concentrations from human resources to leadership to computer science and more!
The Rosa Parks Museum on TROY’s Montgomery campus is featuring a new exhibit, "Watchfires". And as Producer Garrett Sanders reports, it includes paintings and found objects commenting on social justice issues that are still relevant today. And, Producer Jaelanne Thomas reports TROY Archaeology Professor Stephen Carmody's team uncovered many interesting things in a harbor town in Northern Tuscany.
Troy Public Radio is launching a new podcast! “Speaking Globally” features conversations with experts from different regions of the world. And, a sculpture of Rosa Parks has been unveiled in front of the museum that bears her name in Montgomery.
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has signed a proclamation commending TROY for leadership in international education. Producer Cody Skelton reports that the international program at Troy works hard to make students feel at home. And as Host Marissa Lacey reports, Troy University Alumnus Terrence Adams has risen to the rank of Air Force Brigadier General after 27 years of service.
This week, as Producer Conner Howell reports, Dothan, Alabama's Police Department just got its first female police captain... and she's a TROY graduate! And, as Host Marissa Lacey tells us, at an entrance to the main campus, visitors now see a big, bold power T painted on a busy intersection right next door to Veterans Memorial Stadium.
This week, we'll listen to one of our favorite stories from Producer Hans Ng, highlighting the rich history of Troy University Montgomery's Davis Theatre. And, on November 7th, Troy University’s vocal group Concert Chorale is performing “Gloria” to celebrate themes associated with the holiday season, and Producer Conner Howell has the story.
This week, Troy University’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 Judgment’s "Spooked" Podcast. "Spooked" Host Glynn Washington always warns listeners: “Never ever, ever, ever, never ever, ever turn out the lights.” But, as Cody Skelton reports, it’s an annual tradition for members of the TPR staff to listen to “Spooked” together... in the dark.
As Guest Host Cody Skelton reports, Troy University's Hall School of Journalism and Communication is celebrating half a century of training journalists. To commemorate the occasion, the Hall School of Journalism unveiled its new slogan, “Shaping Ethical and Trustworthy Communicators”. And, “Reimagining the Everyday” is the newest exhibit in TROY’s International Arts Center on the main campus. The artist, Janet Nolan, died in 2019, and as Producer Conner Howell reports, the message of her work lives on in this exhibit.
As Cody Skelton Reports, Assistant Dean of the Sorrell College of Business Dewey Todd is the newest recipient of the Alabama Retail Association bronze medal for Retailer of the Year for businesses with annual sales of $1 million and under. And, TROY’s Rosa Parks Museum in Montgomery is hosting the latest installment in the Real Talk Community Forum series next week, and as Producer Conner Howell reports, the topic will be “Sites of Conscience.”
To help keep football fans safe, Troy University is partnering with the Alabama Department of Public Health and The Bruno Event Team for KICK COVID, a testing and vaccination campaign. And, TROY Associate Professor of Theatre Quinton Cockrell has written a new play titled Memorial, which has recently been featured in the Human Rights New Works festival.
Every year, Troy University devotes a football game to the U.S. military, but this time, they're also commemorating the victims of the terrorist attacks on September 11th, twenty years ago. And as Conner Howell reports, several events are planned. Troy University’s library on the main campus is hosting an exhibit from Texas Tech University’s Remnant Trust Collection, and Producer Cody Skelton reports this exhibit is user-interactive.
As Cody Skelton reports, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has declared September 3rd as College Colors Day in the state, and Troy University's mascot T-Roy is joining in on the celebration. And, Host Marissa Lacey presents one of our favorite stories from this summer, now with higher quality audio: Troy University is creating a new scholarship in honor of its first black board of trustees member, Lamar Higgins, who died earlier this year.
This week on The Talk of TROY, Producer Cody Skelton reports on the new COVID-19 vaccination incentives offered by Troy University. And, as Producer Conner Howell tells us, Troy University’s Hall School of Journalism and Communication is being awarded a $50,000 endowed scholarship.
As Host Marissa Lacey reports, Troy University is cosponsoring the first Yellowhammer Film Fest, inviting high school and college students to create and watch films in a virtual celebration. And, in the final installment of The Trojan Minute, Troy University’s Kate Price-Howard, Assistant Professor of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management, discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic affected theme parks and other resorts.
"America’s Original Sin" is Willie Little's new art exhibit tackling the subject of slavery in the United States and issues of social justice. And as Host Marissa Lacey reports, it is currently on display at Troy University’s Rosa Parks Museum in Montgomery. And, in this week's Trojan Minute, we hear from Govind Menon, who studies intense jets of radiation and particles that form in supermassive black holes.
As Host Marissa Lacey reports, Troy University has announced a new class format that will allow students to choose, week by week, whether to attend class face to face or online. And is there a way to fully document what life was like in 2020 once the COVID-19 pandemic started? TROY Historian and Archivist Marty Oliff answers that question on this week's Trojan Minute!
As Host Marissa Lacey reports, Troy University’s Department of Theatre and Dance has found a new way to perform, for one of the largest audiences it has ever had. Tinyard Hill is airing on TROY Public Radio on-air and online! And, we hear the newest installment of Trojan Minute. This time, political science professor Alexis Henshaw talks about her research into the role gender has on the global peacemaking process.
As Host Marissa Lacey tells us, Troy University's International Arts Center is featuring the work of graduating seniors, including an exhibit featuring a colorful wizard comic book. And, we’re starting a new series called “The Trojan Minute” which gives you a glimpse at what is happening in the research labs and classrooms at Troy University. This time, we hear from Biologist and Professor Jacqueline Jones, who is working to lower the number of cancer related deaths that happen each year.
President Joe Biden has declared Juneteenth a federal holiday. In Montgomery, Troy University and the Rosa Parks Museum will host an in-person Juneteenth Block Party with food and vendors. And, Troy University is creating a new scholarship in honor of its first black board of trustees member, Lamar Higgins, who died earlier this year.
Troy University is launching a new program to highlight the importance of leadership: "Lead Change." One recent event in Birmingham allowed prospective students to seek guidance from a dream advisor. And, fourteen years ago, TROY music industry program director Robert W. Smith and his colleagues started an independent label for his students called Ilium Records.
This week, we listen back to one of our favorite stories about Troy University's army of Chinese warrior statues on the main campus. And, we remember the first African American member of TROY's board of trustees, Lamar Higgins, who died recently.
Dave Camwell, a jazz professor at Troy University, has found ways to experiment and thrive, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. And, Troy University is continuing its new tradition of TROY Prom, a virtual dance party held on the social media app TikTok.
Troy University has opened an IDEA bank in downtown Troy to provide resources for students and small businesses. And, TROY recently awarded a degree to an 87-year-old army veteran two days before he passed away.
Troy University’s Student Government Association will soon have its first all-black cabinet and president. And a new exhibit in TROY's International Arts Center is bringing work from area artists together in one place.
Troy University's Hall School of Journalism has won 12 awards from the SEJC's Best of the South Competition. The winners include two production interns with TROY Public Radio, and The Talk of TROY itself. And Troy University's Rosa Parks Museum in Montgomery is co-sponsoring a virtual event to recognize the UN’s International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
A Troy University Air Force ROTC student will soon be TROY's first graduate to become an Air Force weather officer. And, TROY's Johnson Center for Political Economy recently hosted a conference of economy experts around the country to discuss "Reopening the Economy in the Age of COVID."
Troy University's health center has become a distribution site for COVID-19 vaccines. And, Troy University's Terracotta Warriors collection is featured on a Chinese television show with an audience of around 280 million.
Troy University's English department is co-sponsoring an African American literature read-in in front of John Robert Lewis Hall. And, last year, we talked with a Troy University student about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected her local business. Now, she's a graduate, and we check back in to see how her café is performing.
A Troy University professor is part of a two-person team that created an Alabama literacy project with the mascot, Short the Squirrel. And it's gotten a lot of attention, even from Alabama Governor Kay Ivey. And, the show must go on, as Troy University's Department of Theatre and Dance is hosting a virtual performance of "Art in Motion."
Troy University's Ph.D. in Sport Management has been recognized as one of the top ten in the nation by Best Value Schools. And Trojan Outreach is providing presentations about the importance of sexual health awareness for students.
The Sport Management Ph.D. and Sexual Health Awareness are this week's Talk of TROY!
Troy University has secured grants to assist international students who were financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. And, TROY is holding a virtual event with distinguished speakers to highlight the importance of effective leadership.
Host Maya Martin dives into adjustments the Alabama World Affairs Council has made over the past year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And we'll find out how TROY's University Activities Council has adapted as well.
TROY Public Radio Producer Maya Martin sits down with TROY Professor Kate Price-Howard, the newest recipient of the Resort and Commercial Recreation Association’s Excellence in Research Award. And, Host Marissa Lacey brings us one of our favorite stories from last year about the ongoing Alice in Wonderland art exhibit in the International Art Center.
Producer Baylen Parker reports that Troy University has started a fundraiser to name the football stadium's home radio booth in honor of Sportscaster Ralph Black, who was known as The Voice of TROY for 26 years. And, Producer Maya Martin sits down with Alabama's superintendent of the year and TROY alumnus, Chresal Threadgill.
This is one of our favorite Talk of Troy episodes brought to you while we're on a short production break: Host Marissa Lacey reflects on Troy University First Lady Janice Hawkins's efforts to beautify the campus and expand Alabama's recognition of international arts. And, we sit down with TROY Music Industry Alumnus Josh McInnish, who doesn't let his visual impairment stand in the way of his job as a piano player for the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
This is one of our favorite Talk of Troy episodes brought to you while we're on a short production break: Host Marissa Lacey takes us to Troy University's new art exhibit inspired by Alice in Wonderland. And, we'll take an in-depth look at Giving Day, Troy University's annual initiative allowing Troy donors to choose the specific causes they would like to support.
This is one of our favorite Talk of Troy episodes brought to you while we're on a short production break:
Producer Catina Woods Sistrunk reports that Troy University is offering a new minor: 3D Printing for Art and Industry. We'll sit down with educators to discuss how 3D printers work and how they can help students meet their creative potential. We'll also listen back to Producer Hans Ng's story about Curry Commons Tower on the Montgomery campus.
On this week's "Talk of Troy" we find out how Troy University's choral ensembles have found a way to safely rehearse and perform during the pandemic. Also, the Rosa Parks Museum offers virtual tours to celebrate December 1st which is a statewide holiday honoring the civil rights icon.
Safely Singing and Rosa Parks day are this week's Talk of Troy!
Talk of Troy host Marissa Lacey has big news! In addition to being a radio show the TOT is also a podcast! Each week we bring you a sonic snapshot of voices and sounds from the campuses of Troy University. Check out this sneak peek and be sure to subscribe to The Talk of Troy wherever you get your podcasts.