Troy University shutting down Phenix City campus after 50 years
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After five decades in the Phenix City area, Troy University is closing its satellite campus near the state line.
The university, which first opened a campus in the city in 1975, cited a growing demand for online education rather than a physical campus as a reason for the decision.
The Board of Trustees recently voted to stop all operations at the Phenix City campus, effective Dec. 31, 2025. University staff will continue to have a presence in the area, providing educational opportunities to soldiers + students based at Fort Moore.
Troy at Phenix City
Troy University has served the Phenix City and Columbus regions for 50 years, starting with a satellite office at Fort Benning in 1974 before opening a campus next to Chattahoochee Valley Community College in 1975.
In 2015, Troy University’s Phenix City Campus moved to its current riverfront location.
“This decision was not made lightly, and I am profoundly grateful to the faculty, staff, students, and community leaders who have built the Phenix City Campus’s legacy of excellence… Technology has changed the way we live, including how we deliver education, but our commitment to students in the Phenix City area—including those at Fort Moore—remains as strong as ever. We may not have a physical campus, but we’re not going anywhere—we will continue to serve this community.”
Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr.
The university hopes to implement a transition plan to ensure that current students can complete their academic programs without disruption. The plan is also expected to assist faculty and staff in their professional transitions, with the hope many employees will be able to move to new roles within the university or continue their current roles online.
Students enrolled at the Phenix City Campus will receive support to complete their degrees online or at other Troy University locations. Additionally, the University will collaborate with state and local leaders to find a new occupant for the riverfront building.
Troy University will continue to operate satellite campuses in Dothan and Montgomery.
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