The Talk of Troy

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...

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...

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... an...

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. Pro...

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 partnere...

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 acr...

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 nu...

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...

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...

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...

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 Univ...

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...

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 rep...

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...