Troy University Renames Bibb Graves Hall in Honor of John Lewis

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By Sable Riley
The Dothan Eagle

The Troy University Board of Trustees has renamed historic Bibb Graves Hall on the Troy campus in honor of U.S. Congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis.

The name change is effective immediately and the building now bears the name John Robert Lewis Hall.

“John Lewis is a towering figure in American history, whose leadership and advocacy for nonviolent change have left a lasting legacy for us all,” said Chancellor Jack Hawkins. “Although Rep. Lewis once sought admission to then-Troy State College as a young man and was sadly ignored, I am pleased to say that he became a friend to the university. He visited our campuses several times and was a profound influence on many of us. I am grateful to the Board of Trustees for choosing to honor this Pike County native with this name change.”

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