BBQ Celebrates Graduates
The annual Graduating Student BBQ will take place from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. May 8 on the Mall.
All May and August 2019 undergraduate and master’s graduates are invited to attend. The complimentary meal includes burgers, hot dogs, drinks and dessert. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available on request. This will be an opportunity for graduates to pick up their first official alumni T-shirt. Shirts are also available for pick up in the Office of Advancement, McClain Hall 205, after April 29 during regular office hours and at commencement, immediately following the ceremonies.
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Sports
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Featured Stories
ALUMNI
Navigating the Future
Coming to America put Huan Truong on a path to a better life and a rewarding career. Today, the computer science alumnus has a Ph.D. and works for one of the most technologically innovative companies on the planet.
ALUMNI
A Different Kind of Mogul
While working with at-risk youths in California, Shaunelle Curry (’95, ’97) realized how something as simple as the music they listened to could influence their lives in a negative way. So she looked for a way to make a positive change in her community.
STUDENTS
A Land of Opportunity
A talented student from Park Hill South High School in Kansas City, Norfleet had a wide range of interests, and when he visited Truman during his senior year, he knew it would be perfect. He just wasn’t sold on Kirksville.
STUDENTS
Do What You Love
Jamie David’s motto is “do what you love,” and that guiding philosophy motivated her to be active on campus. Among her commitments, she is an executive member of the Student Activities Board and Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority.
ALUMNI
Combining a Practical Side with a Creative Side
Spending some summer nights at a well-known theater in St. Louis, John O’Brien became fascinated with how a theatre production comes together. That experience, combined with the wide opportunities students have to personalize their education at Truman, opened the door to a whole new world of career options he had not even considered.
ALUMNI
Young Entrepreneur Takes Old-School Approach
Most 20-something entrepreneurs today are using technology as a means to build their empires, but Austin Hayden (’15) is taking a decidedly retro approach when it comes to selling his recreational water pads.
ALUMNI
Making Music Come to Life
Tapping into his extraordinary musical talents and the practical skills gained through a liberal arts education, Paul Niehaus IV used his understanding of the complex nature of the music world to build a successful career pursuing his passion.
ACADEMICS
New Data Science Program Expands Career Opportunities
With its new online graduate certificate in data science, Truman is offering working adults with a college degree an opportunity to gain experience in one of the world’s fastest-growing career fields.
FACULTY
5 Minutes with Sana Camara
Originally from Senegal, Sana Camara has chosen to make Kirksville his home. “I am always eager to have a positive impact on my students, whom I cherish as my own family.”