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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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Students Create Nature-Inspired Artwork for Campus

Students from the TRU 120 “Show Me Public Art” class partnered with the Missouri Department of Conservation on a project that ties art to nature and students to the community.

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Truman Announces Academic Honor Rolls

Truman has released its academic honor rolls for the fall 2024 semester.

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Coombs Named Director of Athletics

Truman has selected Signe Coombs as the school’s next director of athletics.

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Health Center Services Expanded to Include Employees

Truman’s Student Health Center now offers on-campus services to University employees.

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First Global Issues Colloquium of Spring Semester Set for Jan. 16

Matt Sharp, research and instruction librarian at Truman, will present the first Global Issues Colloquium of the spring semester at 7 p.m. Jan. 16 in Baldwin Hall 102 and via Zoom.

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ITS Completes Upgrades Over Break

ITS completed improvements to information technology systems and services during the winter break.

"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