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We combine the foundational principles of the liberal arts and sciences with dynamic experiential learning to develop multidimensional professionals for the modern world.
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Welcome to a student-first culture and close-knit campus community. This is where you’ll be accepted for who you are and challenged to be the person you want to become.
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Ranked the #1 Public School in the Midwest for 26 Consecutive Years

Truman graduates work for the best companies in the world, attend the best graduate schools and earn nearly $10,000 more than the national average.

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What's Happening at Truman

Check out all the great things happening around campus and throughout our community.

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Family Day Set for Sept. 16

Family Day is a University tradition that welcomes parents, siblings and other family members to Kirksville for a weekend of special activities.

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Greenwood Interprofessional Autism Center to Host Homecoming Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

As completion of the Greenwood Interprofessional Autism Center moves closer, Truman will celebrate the community service project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony during Homecoming festivities, Oct. 21.

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Truman Among Best Master’s Schools in the Nation

For the second year in a row, Truman has been recognized as the No. 7 master’s institution in the nation by Washington Monthly.

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Kirk Renovation Project Enters Next Phase

In the coming weeks, visitors to campus will see noticeable signs of progress on the Kirk Building renovation project.

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Alumni Rock Band The Mighty Pines to Open Lyceum Series

The 2023-24 Kohlenberg Lyceum Series will kick off with a performance by the soul-inspired roots rock band The Mighty Pines at 7 p.m. Sept. 9 in Baldwin Auditorium.

Ribbon-cutting ceremony

Innovation Lab Debuts in Library

The Doug and Diane Villhard Innovation Lab opened in Pickler Memorial Library with a celebration ceremony, Aug. 30.

"Truman is a liberal arts and sciences school that gives you a vast array of skills that prepare you for the future."
Mitchell Heberer

Class of ‘21