Administration

New CDI Director begins position

March 30, 2023

Vanessa Alexander became the new director of the Center for Diversity and Inclusion at Truman State University Feb. 14, where she said she hopes to increase the presence of the CDI on campus and ensure […]

Administration

Sue Thomas delivers All-University Address

March 27, 2023

University President Sue Thomas, in an address to faculty, staff and students discussed major challenges and successes of the University. During her address, she remarked on several major recent successes the University has accomplished while […]

Administration

Truman faculty receives raises for 2023

March 3, 2023

Truman State University’s salary raises were minimal for years because of the way hiring was conducted dating back to the late 90s, said Kathryn Brammall, president of Faculty Senate and history department chair. Salary raises […]

Administration

DPS begins use of body worn cameras

January 28, 2023

Truman State University’s Department of Public Safety has begun to use body worn cameras to increase professionalism and transparency, DPS Chief Sara Seifert said.  The cameras were purchased through a federal “Small, Rural, Tribal Body-Worn […]

Administration

New provost Eric Freedman selected

January 26, 2023

Truman State University has hired Eric Freedman to serve as the next executive vice president for academic affairs and provost. His start date is still to be determined.  Freedman has held several leadership roles at […]

Administration

Legacy scholarship eligibility expanded

November 14, 2022 and

Truman State University is expanding eligibility for one of its most popular scholarships.  The Bulldog Legacy Scholarship focuses on awarding money to students who have family members that attended Truman. Previously, the scholarship applied only […]

Administration

Library aims to support learning

October 25, 2022

Truman State University’s Pickler Memorial Library has been focusing more on database and online resources, and has subscribed to a service called OverDrive, similar to a digital popular reading section. The library has a collection […]

Administration

Truman switches from Blackboard

October 20, 2022

Truman State University has begun the process of changing to a new Learning Management System.  The current LMS, Blackboard, will be phased out, and a new platform, Desire2Learn Brightspace, will be used instead, said Chief […]