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We believe that an exceptional education should be within reach for all, so we take every opportunity to help you by offering a generous scholarship program. Apply right away for the highest priority consideration for scholarships.
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Students and their families benefit from Truman’s commitment to high academic quality and affordability, a winning combination that gains Truman national recognition in publications such as U.S. News & World Report’s Best College rankings.
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December Graduation List ReleasedJanuary 14, 2019
Students who graduated with honors will have that distinction noted by their names. Cum laude recognizes those who earned a grade point average between 3.50-3.74. Magna cum laude is for graduates with a grade point average between 3.75-3.89. Summa cum laude honors graduates with a grade point average above 3.9.
Observatory to Host Open House for Lunar EclipseJanuary 14, 2019
The eclipse should begin around 9:33 p.m., but the moon will be completely eclipsed only around 10.41 p.m. The total eclipse ends around 11.43 p.m., with the partial eclipse ending at 12:50 a.m.
McNair Welcomes New Scholars, Celebrates GraduatesJanuary 14, 2019
The prestigious program is funded through the U.S. Department of Education with the goal of removing barriers to graduate degree attainment.
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master's university in the nation
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