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At TROY, You Can Do It All!
Real Trojans. Real Stories.
Tom Equels' many achievements read a bit like the back of an adventure novel — decorated
combat pilot, celebrated attorney, philanthropist, international equestrian champion,
pharmaceutical CEO and even a black belt in karate. Equel's wide ranging career has
taken him around the world — from the jungles of Vietnam to Florida courtrooms. Through
it all, his work has been united around an unwavering belief that commitments to justice
can change the world.
"All of us can make a difference every day by being who we are and speaking our truth,"
Equels said. "We change society one small step at a time, so long as we always move
forward in our march for social justice."
Equels attended then-Troy State University while stationed at Fort Rucker. After returning
from Vietnam in 1973, he became a helicopter instructor pilot and also enrolled at
TROY to pursue a college degree.
News
All Ways Real. Always TROY.
TROY has launched its new "All Ways Real. Always TROY." brand campaign that celebrates
authentic Trojan stories of discovery, exploration, persistence, leadership, and mutual
support, showcasing the real hard work behind student success rather than overnight
achievements.
As TROY continues its academic renaissance, this authentic brand will expand to reflect
the university's growing impact across more disciplines and communities while maintaining
its core identity and enduring values.