Month: February 2016
Truman, A.T. Still to partner for 7-year medical program
Truman State and A.T. Still University officials signed an agreement that enables students to complete their medical studies within seven years. The Pre-Med/Med Accelerated Track, also known as the “3+4” agreement, creates a way for students to attend Truman for three years then transfer […]
Local Congolese Community Shares Experiences
Members of Kirksville’s Congolese community joined Truman faculty in a presentation earlier this month over the origins and experiences of the recently formed Central African community. The presentation was part of the Global Issues Colloquium […]
Baseball preps for 2016
For the Truman State baseball team, this spring is about more than defending last season’s College World Series berth. The Bulldogs are focused on creating a new identity, exceeding expectations and improving in all facets of the game. […]
Course offers free personal training
An exercise science class is offering personal training to volunteer practice clients this semester to give students the chance to gain real-world experience. ES 445: Assessment and Prescription I is a four-credit course that gives […]
Stay-cation
Many college students dream of a time when all of their classes will be canceled so they can enjoy a little time to themselves, but rarely does that ever happen. This week, that dream became […]
CDC issues warning to women
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning to women to avoid drinking if they are sexually active unless they are on contraceptives, in efforts to avoid alcohol-exposed pregnancies. One out of 10 women who were pregnant reported some form […]
Health sciences professor starts Fitbit research
Brian Snyder, health and exercise science professor, and five students are conducting a semester-long study to test if the use of wearable technology can be linked to an increase in physical activity for college students. Technology can motivate people to increase their fitness according […]