Honors Convocation

Dr. Alvin Diamond, recipient of the prestigious Wallace D. Malone, Jr. Distinguished Faculty Award and a professor of biology

Delivering this year's Honors Convocation address is Dr. Alvin Diamond, recipient of the prestigious Wallace D. Malone, Jr. Distinguished Faculty Award and a professor of biology. With 36 years of service to the University, Dr. Diamond has made enduring contributions to teaching, research and institutional growth. His leadership has been instrumental in restoring the Troy University Arboretum, expanding the TROY Herbarium and advancing ecological research that has earned national recognition. These achievements include a National Science Foundation grant, recent honors from the Alabama Forestry Commission, and selection by NASA to receive a “Moon Tree” seedling that orbited the moon during the 2022 Artemis I mission.

About The Honors Convocation 2025

Honors Convocation stands as a signature academic event at Troy University, dedicated to celebrating excellence, achievement and service across the university community. This distinguished ceremony recognizes students who have earned awards for outstanding scholarship and service, presented by university departments and academic organizations. Following these honors, students inducted into prestigious honor societies over the past academic year will be acknowledged for their dedication to scholarly achievement. Faculty and staff will also be honored for their exceptional contributions to advancing Troy University's mission of academic excellence.

“The Honors Convocation is one of Troy University's most distinguished academic events, celebrating the dedication, excellence, and leadership of our students and faculty. This ceremony highlights our University's strong academic profile and the hard work of students who have achieved remarkable success. As chair of the Honors Convocation Committee, I am incredibly proud of our team's efforts in organizing this meaningful event and look forward to recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of our university community. This celebration is also a vital part of our Honors initiatives, reinforcing our commitment to fostering a culture of scholarship and achievement.”

Dr. Priya Menon | Professor of English at Troy University

College Convocations

College of Arts & Sciences

Monday, April 21, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Hawkins-Adams-Long Hall of Honor
Troy Campus

College of Communication & Fine Arts

Monday, April 21, 2025
4:30 p.m.
Trojan Center Theater
Troy Campus

College of Education

Monday, April 24, 2025
5:00 p.m.
Hawkins Hall Room 122
Troy Campus

Sorrell College of Business

Monday, April 21, 2025
9:30 a.m.
John Robert Lewis Hall Atrium
Troy Campus

News

The Troy University Honors Convocation recognizes excellence and achievement across the University community.

University Honors Convocation to be held April 21

Troy University will recognize excellence, achievement and service across the university community during its annual Honors Convocation at 2:30 pm. on April 21 in the Claudia Crosby Theater on the Troy Campus.

Dr. Alvin Diamond, recipient of the prestigious Wallace D. Malone, Jr. Distinguished Faculty Award and a professor of biology