The Talk of Troy

It's the Talk of Troy. Voices and sounds from the campuses of Troy University. I'm De'Shaun Cottrell, Troy's College of Health Sciences has recently made several advancements, including a new research building and a new doctoral program.     Producer Reana Wallace has more. LaGary Carter is proud of Troy University's latest innovation and education. Troy University will have the only the second chiropractic program in the country, particularly a public research university.     Troy's newest research building, Jones Hall, was named for Billy Jones, a foundation board member who passed away in January. He was also president of a company overseeing 17 nursing homes across the state.     Carter is happy that Troy continues to honor the legacy of Jones. Jones Hall epitomizes, if you will, the vision and generosity of Mr. Jones.     You know, it stands as a hallmark towards his legacy, and it is certainly a benefit when it comes to recruiting students. And Carter says those studies will leave Troy with a diverse portfolio and wealth of experience.     Getting a degree will open a lot of doors for them in the health care arena and even beyond. So they need to look at it as a as a long term investment strategy.     For more information on Troy University's College of Health Sciences, including the new Doctor of Chiropractic program, visit Troy Dot Edu. For the Talk of Troy, I'm Reana Wallace.     Troy University students earned seven awards for this year's Southeastern Journalism Conference. The winners include Reana Wallace, whose voice you just heard in the last story. Producer AnnaBrooke Rainey has more.     200 students from more than 20 universities heard speeches, attended seminars, took part in onsite competitions, and they also won some awards.     Matilda Ziegler, opinion writer for Troy's Tropolitan newspaper, won second place in the Media law competition alongside Kathryn Clark, said just going to the conference was meaningful Firstly, you get to connect with both your peers at Troy and your     peers at other institutions. And then in addition to that, I think it's good to really be putting your best foot forward in these competitions. Caden Walker competed in the PR challenge with Nate Henderson.     He also represented Troy Trojan Vision News and the TV anchoring competition. He walked away with awards in both categories. It was a really fun thing.     Coming in second in that is really a feat to our willingness to represent our school well there and just to try to have fun with it. And it paid off very well. Jameson Speece represented Troy Public Radio.     He received first place for best radio news reporter, a job he really enjoys. I think one of my favorite parts is getting to do the reporting on the fly.     I love all of the different aspects of reporting and like the talking to people in the they're getting to sit down and try to come up with something cohesive.     For more information about SEJC and Troy University's Best of the South winners, visit today.troy.edu. For the Talk of Troy, I'm Anna Brooke. And I'm De'Shaun Cottrell.     You've been listening to the Talk of Troy, Troy University's official podcast, available at NPR One or wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend. It helps others find the show.     Thanks!

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.

Documentary filmmaker Nicholas Ma, along with his father cellist Yo-Yo Ma, actor Alfre Woodard, and musician Valerie June are all 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. And, TROY TrojanVision is celebrating 50 years of training student journalists for professional tv production.

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.