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Housing Renewals Open Jan. 18

Students who would like to live on campus for the 2022-23 academic year can start the process in the housing portal beginning Jan. 18.

Bill Castles (center), executive director for the United Way of Northeast Missouri, accepts a check from Zac Burden (left), coordinator for Residence Life, and John Stewart, general manager of Sodexo at Truman.

Students Donate to United Way

Students with dining plans on campus donated meal swipes to help fund United Way operations locally.

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Truman Athletics Recognized with NCAA Presidents’ Excellence Award

Truman Athletics was recognized by the NCAA with the Presidents’ Award for Academic Excellence for Division II schools that have achieved an Academic Success Rate of 90% or higher.

Teatime with Sue

New Episode of “Tea Time” Now Available

In the semester’s first installment of “Tea Time with Sue,” University President Sue Thomas is asked to pick her favorite recent Truman theatre productions and addresses the topics of security cameras on campus and the upcoming window replacement on Centennial Hall. She also offers up advice for future leaders.

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Physics Org Earns Distinguished Award

Truman’s chapter of the Society of Physics Students has been recognized as a 2021 Distinguished Chapter by the SPS National Office.

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Leadership Changes for Pickler Memorial Library

The new year brings new leadership for Pickler Memorial Library.

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Class of ‘21