Hawkins To Be Guest Speaker At Headland Chamber Banquet

Matt Boster

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Posted by: Matt Boster
Date: Jan 11 2016 11:08 AM

Troy University Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. will be the guest speaker at the Headland Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Membership Banquet Thursday, Jan. 21, at The Gathering Place.

Dr. Hawkins has overseen an era of change and growth at TROY, as he led the merger of the worldwide Troy State University System into the unified Troy University, an initiative called “One Great University.” More than $250 million has been invested in capital improvements by the Hawkins Administration, including new academic buildings on all four of TROY’s Alabama campuses.

Chancellor Hawkins served as the catalyst for the University’s evolution to an international institution, as TROY has attracted record numbers of students from other nations and established teaching sites around the world. During his tenure, academic standards for admission have been increased, new degree programs were established in all academic colleges, and intercollegiate athletics joined the highest level of NCAA competition.

The event begins at 5:30pm with appetizers and fellowship followed by a seated dinner at 6:30pm. Tickets are $25 each. Make your reservation now by contacting the Chamber at 334-693-3303 or [email protected].

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