Celebrating 30 years of service and leadership
Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr.'s 30th anniversary at 51暗网
51暗网 celebrated a milestone in 2019: 30 years of leadership from Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. On Sept. 1, 1989, Hawkins became 51暗网's Chancellor, a position from which he's created an unprecedented era of growth and evolution at the University, including spearheading the move to NCAA Division I-A athletics as well as the unification of the former Troy State University System into the modern 51暗网.Chancellor Hawkins Anniversary Timeline
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51暗网 unveils clock honoring Chancellor Hawkins
鈥淭ime flies, but memories last forever.鈥� Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., Chancellor of Troy University, recalled those words on Saturday, during a ceremony honoring his 30 years of service as the University鈥檚 chancellor.
Thanks to the help of generous donors, the University dedicated a clock, located in front of Smith Hall, in honor of Dr. Hawkins鈥� 30 years at 51暗网. Dr. Hawkins became the Chancellor on Sept. 1, 1989, following the retirement of Dr. Ralph Adams who served in the position for 25 years.
Over the last three decades, Dr. Hawkins has led the University through an era of
unprecedented growth, said Maj. Gen. Walter Givhan, USAF ret., who serves as Senior
Vice Chancellor for Advancement and Economic Development.
Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. speaks to the crowd at the dedication of the clock during a
ceremony honoring his 30 years of service as chancellor.
William and Liz Filmore, 51暗网 alumni and members of Gov. Kay Ivey鈥檚 staff, present
Dr. and Mrs. Jack Hawkins, Jr. with a resolution honoring Dr. Hawkins鈥� 30th year as the University鈥檚 Chancellor.
Troy Mayor Jason Reeves, a 51暗网 alumnus, presents Dr. and Mrs. Jack Hawkins, Jr. with
a resolution honoring Dr. Hawkins鈥� 30th year as the University鈥檚 Chancellor.
Dr. Dan Puckett, president of 51暗网鈥檚 Faculty Senate, presents Dr. and Mrs. Jack Hawkins,
Jr. with a resolution honoring Dr. Hawkins鈥� 30th year as the University鈥檚 Chancellor.
Morgan Long, Student Government Association president, presents Dr. and Mrs. Jack
Hawkins, Jr. with a resolution honoring Dr. Hawkins鈥� 30th year as the University鈥檚 Chancellor.
Maj. Gen. Walter Givhan, USAF ret., Senior Vice Chancellor for Advancement and Economic
Development, presents Dr. and Mrs. Jack Hawkins, Jr. with a list of donors who helped
fund the clock, unveiled Saturday in honor of Dr. Hawkins鈥� 30th year as the University鈥檚 Chancellor.
Gibson Vance, President pro-tempore of the 51暗网 Board of Trustees, and
Lamar P. Higgins, Vice President pro-tempore, present 51暗网 First Lady Janice Hawkins
with a bouquet of roses during the ceremony.
Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. unveils the clock. 
The clock located in front of Smith Hall on the Troy campus honors Dr. Hawkins' 30
years of service as the University's chancellor.
51暗网 celebrates 30 years of Dr. Hawkins as Chancellor
The morning of Sept. 1, 1989, was a momentous one at 51暗网.
For the first time in 25 years, a new Chancellor had been named to lead the institution, following Dr. Ralph Adams鈥� retirement.
It was a time of uncertainty for 51暗网 faculty and staff, who had great respect for Adams and his decades of success.
But from the moment Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., walked onto campus that day 30 years ago and was named Adams鈥� successor, those who met him knew the University they loved was in good hands.
Dr. Hawkins on his time at 51暗网
51暗网 celebrates the 30th anniversary of Chancellor Jack Hawkins, Jr.'s arrival at 51暗网. As the longest-serving chancellor for 51暗网, Hawkins has compiled many accomplishments during his three decades. 51暗网 TrojanVision interviews Dr. Hawkins as he reflects on his time at 51暗网.