
Sorrell College graduate Secures a Presidential Appointment at USDA
A Sorrell College of Business alumnus has been appointed by the President of the United States to a post in the Department of Agriculture.
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As the faculty, staff, and administration of the Sorrell College of Business continue to look forward, it is important to remember, acknowledge, and thank those who came before us and built the strong foundation of excellence for the Sorrell College. Jeff and Anise Sorrell from Saco, Alabama left a long-lasting legacy impacting thousands of students at Troy University. Their bequest of $4,500,000 in 1980 laid the groundwork for the Sorrell College of Business. Jeff Sorrell was a local business man who owned four cotton gins when cotton was king, but shifted to pasture as the farming opportunities changed. Mr. Sorrell owned close to 40,000 acres of land in the area at one point in time. He often quoted the old cliché “They are not making any more land.” Anise Sorrell worked in the office keeping the books – Mrs. Sorrell was an avid reader and lover of education. Through wise management, business acumen and remarkable work ethic Mr. and Mrs. Sorrell accumulated wealth in a lifetime – during a period of time when fortunes were hard to come by. Wealth did not change Mr. and Mrs. Sorrell. They remained unpretentious and lived simply. The “Brown Hat” worn by Mr. Jeff Sorrell, signifies the importance of work ethic, being entrepreneurial, humble, honest, and ethical. These are important lessons that we strive to instill in our Sorrell Business students.
A talented Sorrell College of Business student entrepreneur (recent graduate), Aaron Wilhite, produced the video to tell the Sorrell story.
A Sorrell College of Business alumnus has been appointed by the President of the United States to a post in the Department of Agriculture.
LEARN MORENine degree programs at Troy University have been recognized as being among the nation’s best by Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for program rankings and higher education planning. Leading the way was TROY’s Master of Science in Sports Management program, coming in at fourth nationally, according to the Intelligent.com Best Master’s in Sports Management Degree Programs.
LEARN MOREA partnership between the Alabama Department of Human Resources, Troy University’s Small Business Development Center, and the Sorrell College of Business will provide non-academic entrepreneurship education to SNAP benefit recipients.
LEARN MOREDr. Frank Thompson and Dr. James Montgomery, assistant professors in the Sorrell College of Business at Troy University, have earned the distinction of certified facilitators of the LEGO SERIOUS PLAY® Method.
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