Campus

Clayton B. Ofstad leaves a legacy

August 20, 2018

The Clayton B. Ofstad Endowed Chair is a gift in honor of a former language and literature professor. After his death, his wife, Odessa Ofstad, chose to honor his legacy at the University with an endowment. […]

Jeff Horner behind a podium with a purple curtain behind him, for a press conference
Basketball

Men’s basketball under new leadership

August 20, 2018

Fresh off of a season that led them to their second NCAA Div. II Men’s Basketball Championship tournament appearance in a row and a near-record 13 conference wins, Truman State University welcomes newly appointed head coach Jeff Horner to the men’s basketball program. […]

Editorial

Our View: A message to freshmen

August 17, 2018

This is the beginning of an exciting part of your lives, and we, The Index Editorial Board, not only want you to have a great year, but want you to find your Truman identity, which might mean getting out of your comfort zone. […]

A muddy street with a pipe in it
City

City of Kirksville continues road construction projects

August 17, 2018

The City of Kirksville began work on two major transportation projects this summer: a reconstruction of Illinois Street and the implementation of a new box culvert water flow system — allowing water and drainage to flow under city streets — at the corner of North Cottage Grove Avenue and East Harrison Street. […]

Administration

State budget more than anticipated

August 16, 2018

After former Gov. Eric Greitens left office in June, the Missouri General Assembly and Gov. Mike Parson passed a budget restoring Truman’s appropriation to the same level of fiscal year 2018, about $39.5 million. […]