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Dr. Shirley Farrell speaking at Honors Convocation

Wallace D. Malone, Jr. Distinguished Faculty Award Recipient

Delivering this year's Honors Convocation address is Dr. Shirley Farrell, recipient of the prestigious Wallace D. Malone, Jr. Distinguished Faculty Award and program coordinator for Troy University's fully online master's program in Gifted Education. An accomplished educator and academic leader, Dr. Farrell has extensive experience in gifted education, instructional technology and educational leadership. Before joining TROY, she served as a gifted education coordinator in Jefferson County Schools and spent 10 years with the Alabama State Department of Education, supporting gifted programs throughout the state. Her professional service includes leadership roles with the Alabama Association for Gifted Children, the Environmental Education Association of Alabama and the Alabama Ornithological Society. Throughout her career, Dr. Farrell has remained committed to advancing gifted education, experiential learning and professional development for students and educators across Alabama and beyond.

Honors Convocation 2027

Honors Convocation Rehearsal
Thursday, April 8, 2027
2:30 PM in Claudia Crosby Theater

Honors Convocation
Wednesday, April 14, 2027
2:30 PM in Claudia Crosby Theater

Watch the convocation live on April 14.
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About The Honors Convocation

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.

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“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

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2025 Malone Award winner Dr. Shirley Farrell delivers the keynote address during Wednesday's Honors Convocation on the Troy Campus.

Students honored for academic excellence, achievement and service during annual Honors Convocation

Troy University recognized academic excellence and achievement Wednesday afternoon during the annual University Honors Convocation. The event was held in the Claudia Crosby Theater on the Troy Campus and recognized students who have earned prestigious awards for outstanding scholarship and service and acknowledged those inducted into honor societies during the last academic year.

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2026 Award Winners


Dr. Robert Kruckeberg Faculty Senate Excellence Award being awarded to the recipient

Dr. Robert Kruckeberg Faculty Senate Excellence Award: Dr. Avington Medeiros

Ingalls Award for Excellence in Classroom Teaching being awarded to the recipient

Ingalls Award for Excellence in Classroom Teaching: Dr. Brandy Simpler

Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards Non-Student Recipient being awarded to the recipient

Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards Non-Student Recipient: Preston Pritchett

Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards Female Recipient being awarded to the recipient

Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards Female Recipient: Alyssa Billings

Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards Male Recipient being awarded to the recipient

Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards Male Recipient: Ben Hollensworth

Keynote Speaker: The Malone Award Recipient, Dr. Shirley Farrell

Keynote Speaker: The 2026 Malone Award Recipient, Dr. Shirley Farrell