Graduation will include a familiar face as Truman’s own Zac Burden will provide the commencement address during the ceremony at 11:00 Saturday, December 16 in Pershing Arena. Burden has served as the Missouri Hall director at Truman since 2004. He enjoys the opportunity to work with hundreds of new students each year and help make Truman a warm and welcoming home for them. A Truman alumnus, Burden earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history in 2003 and a Master of Arts in Education for

The Center for Diversity and Inclusion will sponsor a free social justice fellows workshop for faculty and staff. A selection of faculty and staff social justice fellows and guest speakers will explain, then help apply an understanding of, intersectionality to work life at Truman. Why is intersectionality important for me to understand? 12:30 to 1:30 October 10 Missouri Hall Chariton Room How can I apply intersectionality to my work? 12:30 to 1:30 November 14 Missouri Hall Chariton Room

An authentic commitment to social mobility, research, and service, combined with the success of its graduates, has placed Truman at the top of another national ranking. “As the social and economic landscapes continue to change, the importance and value of a Truman education have become very clear,” University President Dr. Susan L. Thomas said. “A liberal arts and sciences education is second to none in preparing students to become leaders who thrive in the complexities of an advanced,

Based on affordability, accessibility, education quality and NCLEX pass rates, Truman is ranked #6 on College Atlas' 'Top Nursing Schools - 2014'. Congrats to the Truman Nursing Program!

Mission of the Adair County Humane Society is to provide a nurturing and safe environment for homeless, abandoned and neglected animals. To support the humane society, and help Truman in the Top Dog Challenge, donate here: http://involvement.truman.edu/shop. Animals like Blaze can be adopted by contacting the humane society at 660.665.8038. Blaze is a 10 week old Pitbull mix, he’s very social and loving and will be about 55 pounds full grown.

Truman has again been recognized as one of the top schools in the country. In its September/October 2017 issue, the Washington Monthly tabbed Truman as the No. 4 master’s university in the nation. Truman has become a fixture in the Washington Monthly rankings, finishing in the top five in each of the last five years. “These are highly competitive, thoughtfully composed rankings. To be consistently recognized as one of the best universities is a strong indicator of our excellence and

Author Brendan O’Brien (’13) will give a talk at 1:30 Thursday, January 31 in Baldwin 144 and a reading at 7:00 in the Baldwin Little Theatre. A graduate of Truman with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and minors in English and African studies, O’Brien is a social justice writer and a fire technician for the U.S. Forest Service. He grew up in Davenport, Iowa, and has lived in Missouri, Minnesota, Maryland and California. His experiences and travels abroad have produced a unique

Truman’s Forensic Union won fifth place in Lincoln-Douglas Debate Sweepstakes at the 2016 National Forensic Association National Championship Tournament April 16-17. Senior Dillon Laaker was awarded ninth speaker meaning he was recognized as one of the top 10 debate speakers in the nation. One of Truman Forensics’ alumni was also given special recognition at the tournament. Shane Mecham, who competed for Truman between 1997 and 2001, was inducted into the NFA Hall of Fame, an honor reserved

Daymond John from ABC’s Emmy Award-winning television series “Shark Tank” will give the Holman Family Distinguished Speaker Series presentation at 7:30 on Friday, April 13 in Baldwin Hall Auditorium. Earlier this year, John released his fourth book, “Rise and Grind,” which became an instant New York Times bestseller. The book takes an up-close look at the hard-charging routines and winning secrets of individuals who have risen to the challenges in their lives and grinded their way to