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A change is in the air.  Soon, you’ll be seeing billboards, commercials and advertisements about Troy University that feature the new slogan “Lead Change” — a slogan that reflects the University’s strong reputation and commitment to building leaders throughout the world.  “One of the most important things a university can do is prepare its students to become leaders,” said Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., Chancellor of Troy University. “We’re in a critical state in America. Daily we talk about the shortage of well-qualified leaders. We see that as a primary mission for Troy Universi...

A virtual gala to hail gracious giving Center for Civic Engagement holds Service, Learning and Leadership Recognition Celebration Neither masks, nor distance, nor pandemic protocols would stop Norwich University’s volunteerism in 2020-21. Center for Civic Engagement Director Nicole DiDomenico said students’ perseverance showed gracious selflessness, and progress showed in April 15’s online meeting to celebrate it. Spring 2020’s sudden campus shutdown to flatten the coronavirus infection curve scrubbed the Service, Learning and Leadership Recognition Celebration, a traditional i...

Life, and lifesaving, go on Marking return of campus activity, spring blood drive returns, collecting 165 pints As in-room quarantine ended and campus crackled with energy last week, dozens of Norwich University students, faculty and staff members marched into the Vermont National Guard Armory hoping to help save lives. On Feb. 25, the Center for Civic Engagement held its spring blood drive, partnering with the American Red Cross of Northern New England. Plumley Armory is serving as a five-days-a-week COVID-19 testing center this semester, having administered more than 11,000 COVID-19 ...