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Hawkins Adjusts Exit for Smoother Transition | Birmingham News
Jack Hawkins, Troy University’s longtime chancellor, is shifting his exit plan to ensure a seamless handover for his successor—stepping down as chancellor on June 30, 2027, instead of December 31, 2027, so the new leader can hit the ground running at the start of the 2027-28 academic year. He’ll transition into an advisory role before fully retiring on June 30, 2028, and is even building a home in Troy—a testament to his deep roots. The Board of Trustees supports the move, seeing it as key to helping the next chancellor integrate smoothly with students and staff from day one. With the search…
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