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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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Theatre Season Opens with “The Real Inspector Hound”

Truman Theatre’s first production of the year, “The Real Inspector Hound,” will run Sept. 26-29 in the James G. Severns Theatre in Ophelia Parrish.

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TruPlus Discount Expanded to Out-of-State Students

The popular TruPlus transfer program that allows Truman students the opportunity to receive a 50% discount on tuition is now available for out-of-state students.

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CFO Alumnus to Share Insights with Students

Alumnus Charles H. “Chuck” Woods will be on campus and meet with students for a presentation entitled “A Day in the Life of a CFO and Insights from a Life Lived in One of America’s Iconic Organizations” at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 27 in Violette Hall 1000.

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Planetarium to Host Short-Film Festival

The Del and Norma Robison Planetarium will participate in a global short-film festival that will allow attendees to vote for their favorite picture.

"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