Chancellor's Breakfast
On the morning of each TROY commencement ceremony, soon-to-be graduates and their families join Chancellor and Mrs. Hawkins at their home on the Troy Campus for a light graduation breakfast and meet and greet.
Chancellor's Residence
The stately colonial home that serves as the Chancellor’s Residence at Troy University was constructed in 1962.
The house has been occupied by the families of President Frank Ross Stewart, Dr. Ralph W. Adams, and, currently, Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr.
Constructed of terracotta brick, the residence with its columned portico serves not only as home to TROY’s chief executive officer, but also as the setting for many University social functions. Special guests have ranged from heads of state, ambassadors, generals, and admirals, to world-renowned literary figures, college presidents, and international dignitaries representing dozens of nations.
The first floor of the residence features an abundance of large windows and traditional architectural details in the living room, sun porch, and formal dining room, providing a pleasant backdrop for family and guests. In addition to serving as a place to entertain special guests, the Chancellor’s Residence is also the venue for luncheons with members of the faculty, a reception for student leaders, and breakfast receptions for graduates and their families. Each academic year, more than a thousand students visit the residence for various events.
The residence exudes the grace and charm of the old South, while serving the needs of a modern University of the 21st Century.
Residence Photos
Pink azaleas and a beautifully landscaped lawn surround the driveway in front of the Chancellor’s two-story residence, which is accented with six white columns and a red door.
When you peer into the pink-painted bedroom, you see a centered cherry wood bed, along with cherry nightstands, adorn the wall. The room is also decorated with a green and pink floral rug and floral chair.
A view from the eat-in, white breakfast room table with acrylic chairs through to the kitchen inside the Chancellor of Troy University residence.
The open floor plan of the Chancellor’s residence is shown from the sectional couch into the kitchen and eat-in dining room.
Inside the living room, a white fur rug anchors the sectional couch and two armchairs in front of the fireplace, which holds a large-screen television on top of the white mantle.
A glass-top, round dining table is surrounded by white-floral cushioned chairs set underneath a hanging crystal chandelier and accented by a white china cabinet with crystal.
A view inside the sunroom reveals green floral love seats, a green floral accent rug, and a clear round rod iron table.
Inside the formal living room of the Chancellor’s residence hosts an array of seating that includes two couches, four chairs, a love seat and wooden bench, all with a view of the fireplace.
An alternate view of the formal living room offers a unique view of the two portraits hanging above the wooden bench against the wall opposite the fireplace.
Looking from the front door, a beautiful staircase leads to the second floor, while a secretary’s desk, green and pink rug and chair decorate the hallway.