A Building With Columns And A Sign On It — Troy University Building at the Daniel Foundation Plaza in Phenix City (Pat Byington / The Bama Buzz)

Troy University Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr announced on Tuesday he will step down as Chancellor on October 1, 2025, after leading the school for more than 35 years.

Dr. Hawkins is currently one of the longest-serving chief executives at a major public university in the U.S.

Troy University Chancellor since 1989

A native of Mobile, Dr. Hawkins was named Chancellor of the Troy State University System on Sept. 1, 1989.

Since taking the reigns at Troy, more than $375 million has been invested in capital improvements by the Hawkins Administration, including new academic buildings on all four of Troy’s Alabama campuses.

Additional accomplishments include:

University’s evolution into an international institution, attracting record numbers of students from other nations and establishing teaching sites around the world
Academic standards for admission have been increased
New degree programs were established in all academic colleges
Athletics programs joined the highest level of NCAA competition
Re-classification of the university to doctoral degree status

Below is a video of his announcement.