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TROY becomes first university to be ‘Purple Heart’

TROY becomes first university to be ‘Purple Heart’

TROY – Troy University has become the first university in America to be designated a “Purple Heart University.”

The move comes in an effort to honor veterans who have been given the award that was created by Gen. George Washington. The Military Order of the Purple Heart is granted to those service members who have been killed or wounded in battle.

“Our status as the first Purple Heart University in America is a natural extension of TROY’s long history of service to the men and women in uniform,” said Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins Jr. “We are proud of the thousands of our students and graduates who are serving in harm’s way and it’s with pride that we serve them and support them.”

NY Times deputy editor Levy to speak to students at Troy University

NY Times deputy editor Levy to speak to students at Troy University

Clifford Levy, deputy editor of the Metro Section of the New York Times and a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner for his investigative reporting, will speak to Troy University students at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Trojan Center Theatre on the Troy Campus.
 
Levy’s presentation is a part of the TROY’s partnership with The New York Times, which supports the University’s Quality Enhancement Plan to create a culture of engaged readers.
 
Levy also oversees investigative projects and specializes in social media. He has also served the Times as their Moscow Bureau Chief and secured one of his Pulitzer Prizes for a series of articles about human rights and freedom of speech in Russia.
 
Levy joined The Times in 1990 as a news assistant, was promoted to reporter in 1992 and has served various positions with the paper since that time.

Franks and Farrar throw Warhawks to doubleheader sweep of Southern Poly

Franks and Farrar throw Warhawks to doubleheader sweep of Southern Poly

Less than 24 hours after allowing 16 runs, the Auburn Montgomery baseball team turned to Eran Franks and Daniel Farrar on the mound and the duo did not disappoint.

The Warhawks (24-15, 11-10 SSAC) received 16 innings of one-run, nine-hit baseball from the tandem to lead the team to a sweep of visiting Southern Poly (26-14, 11-10 SSAC). AUM took the opener by a 3-0 score, while winning game two 4-1.

“We had a couple work horses step up and become thoroughbreds today in Franks and Farrar,” head coach Q.V. Lowe said. “I thought our guys played as well as they have all year. The two pitchers came ready to play and really set the tone for the whole team. We are excited to have won these two games.”

In the opener, Franks tossed a three-hit shutout, striking out three and walking one to improve to 5-4 on the season.

“We knew we had to get back on the grind today,” Franks said.

High School Math & Computing Olympiad - seven Montgomery school & lots more central Alabama

High School Math & Computing Olympiad - seven Montgomery school & lots more central Alabama

Today, Alabama’s brightest young minds and future innovators will take on mathematics and computing at Alabama State University’s annual High School Math & Computing Olympiad.

The competition will be held at several locations on ASU’s campus - complete listing below!

 

This year, more than 100 students and 50 teachers from 20 schools from Montgomery and Alabama’s Black Belt region will be on ASU campus. 

 

The Montgomery schools are: Brewbaker Technology Magnet School, Jefferson Davis High School, Loveless Academic Magnet Program (LAMP), The Montgomery Academy,  Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School, Montgomery Technical Education Center, St. James High School, St. Jude Educational Institute - a complete listing of all schools is below! 

 

Troy University SAVE Project plans Sexual Assault Awareness Month activities

Troy University SAVE Project plans Sexual Assault Awareness Month activities

The Troy University Sexual Assault and Violence Education (S.A.V.E.) Project will play host to a campus-wide campaign during April in observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

As part of the April campaign, the S.A.V.E. Project will place posters, banners, and safety and prevention flyers around the Troy Campus, as well as sharing statistics and information on Facebook and Twitter.

On April 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the S.A.V.E. Project will hold its annual “These Hands Don’t Hurt” event on the Bibb Graves Quad. Students, faculty and staff are invited to come place their handprints on the event banner to signify their commitment to a violence-free campus.

AUM baseball contest at Georgia Southwestern cancelled

AUM baseball contest at Georgia Southwestern cancelled

Due to rainy conditions throughout the Southeast, Wednesday’s Auburn Montgomery baseball contest at Georgia Southwestern has been canceled.

A date to reschedule the game has yet to be determined.

The Warhawks will return to action on Friday, April 6, when they open a three-game Southern States Athletic Conference series against Southern Poly at 3 p.m.

The weekend will also officially kick-off AUM’s Baseball Capital Improvement Campaign. On Friday evening, the Baseball Veterans Committee will host a dinner at Wynlakes Country Club, beginning with a social hour at 6 p.m. The dinner will begin at approximately 7 p.m. All alumni and friends of the AUM baseball program are invited to attend. To confirm your attendance, please RSVP to AUMbaseball@gmail.com.
Saturday will also feature a variety of activities, highlighted by a 1 p.m. doubleheader between AUM and SPSU.

NASP Alabama State Championship to be held in Montgomery tomorrow

NASP Alabama State Championship to be held in Montgomery tomorrow

The largest youth archery competition in Alabama, the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Alabama State Championship, will be held Thursday, April 4, 2013, at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl located at 220 Hall St., Montgomery, Ala., 36104.  Individual groups will begin shooting at 8:30, 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. The awards ceremony is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. The media and public are invited.

This is the first time the NASP Alabama State Championship will be held in Montgomery.