Schools & Kids
Monday, June 15, 2026 · Panama City
Troy University student wins regional ADDY for POTS awareness video
Troy University graphic design student Ileana Lampon won a regional silver ADDY award for a stop-motion video raising awareness of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. She advances to nationals in May.
Gibson Vance Wins Southern Trial Lawyers War Horse Award
Gibson Vance, president pro-tempore of the Troy University Board of Trustees, received the Southern Trial Lawyers Association's 2026 War Horse Award for excellence in courtroom advocacy and trial advocacy education.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Troy University launches seven online education degree programs in Fall 2026
Troy University will offer seven undergraduate education degree programs fully online starting Fall 2026, allowing students to earn Alabama teaching licenses while maintaining in-person field experience requirements.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Dr. Greg Price Earns Top 10 Technology Award for Third Year
Dr. Greg Price of Troy University earns his third consecutive Top 10 Technology Professionals award from the OnCon Icon Awards.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Troy University Names Dr. Brandy Simpler 2026 Ingalls Award Winner
Dr. Brandy Simpler, a Troy University alumna and nursing professor, won the 2026 Ingalls Award for Excellence in Classroom Teaching, selected by her students.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Troy University Lecturer Wins Kruckeberg Faculty Excellence Award
Dr. Avington Medeiros, a Troy University history lecturer, received the Dr. Robert Kruckeberg Faculty Excellence Award for her excellence in teaching, research, and service.
Monday, June 15, 2026
UF Eyes $500M Engineering Boom to Tackle Florida Tech Shortage
The University of Florida is pushing for $500 million in state funding to expand engineering facilities, aiming to supercharge STEM education amid Florida's booming tech sector. The proposal targets workforce gaps in high-demand fields like data science and advanced manufacturing. With Gainesville at the epicenter, UF's multibillion-dollar building spree could reshape the state's innovation landscape.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Florida Senate OKs Bill Capping Teacher Tenure at 4 Years
In a bold move to elevate classroom performance, the Florida Senate has passed legislation limiting teacher tenure to just four years while mandating merit-based evaluations. The measure, aimed at statewide public school gains, reignites a decade-old debate on accountability versus job security. Backed by GOP leaders, it heads to the House amid teacher union pushback.
Monday, June 15, 2026