Campus
Truman COVID-19 cases surge
Truman State University more than doubled its weekly case numbers last week. The week of Jan. 19, campus saw 19 new cases; the following week, the number jumped to 49 student cases and five employee […]
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Administration
Board of Governors approves demolition of apartments
The Truman State University Board of Governors met Feb. 6 for their regularly scheduled meeting, where they discussed the upcoming academic calendar and heard a resolution to demolish Randolph Apartments. University President Sue Thomas gave […]
Administration
Spring break decision informed by multiple factors
The decision to keep spring break in the 2021 spring schedule was made with consideration for the risk of spreading infection and the toll 14 weeks without a break has on students. The Executive Leadership […]
Campus
Residence halls face partial closures next fall
Declining occupancy in on-campus housing will impact five residence halls, resulting in partial floor closures for the 2021-22 academic year. Centennial Hall, Dobson Hall, Missouri Hall and West Campus Suites will all have floor closures […]
Administration
Spring semester provides new opportunities for COVID-19 response
Truman State University administration is continuing to combat COVID-19 this semester with measures like hiring new staff, preparing for the vaccine and creating ways for the students, faculty and staff to maintain safety protocols while […]
Campus
COVID-19 relief funds coming for students
Due to the passage of a new act in the U.S. Congress, more funds for COVID-19 relief will soon be available to students. This fresh act is called the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations […]
City
Second round of COVID-19 vaccines coming to Adair County
The Adair County Health Department announced Tuesday that the second round of COVID-19 vaccines will be issued Wednesday, Jan. 27, to targeted populations, not the general public. The Health Department will administer these vaccines via […]
Campus
COVID-19 guidelines stay the same for spring semester
The COVID-19 guidelines established by Truman State University last fall will carry over into the spring semester as the University faces rising cases in Adair County and the addition of academic breaks. As of Tuesday, […]
Campus
Truman to graduate JED program
Truman State University will soon exit from the JED program, a mental health advocacy program. After the University graduates from the program, there is a continuation committee to keep the progress moving. University Counseling Services […]
Campus
Truman continues tracking COVID-19 cases
Truman State University has continued its testing and tracking of the number of students with symptoms and those who have come in close contact with COVID-19 with the help of the Adair County Health Department. […]
City
Local food drives benefit Kirksville community
Living during a pandemic isn’t easy, especially when you are unsure of how you’re going to get your next meal. However, a few food drives and the generosity of a community can help ease the […]
Campus
Student Government organizes viewing of “Awake, A Dream From Standing Rock”
The Campus Diversity and Environmental Affairs Committees of Truman State University’s Student Government organized an event on Nov. 6 showing the film “Awake, A Dream From Standing Rock.” The film depicts the nonviolent protests against […]