Campus
New ResLife director hired
A new Residence Life director with 17 years of experience in Residence Life has been hired at Truman State University. New Residence Life Director Jamie Van Boxel will assume the position July 1. He has […]
News
Campus
Former Truman professor, athletic director Walter H. Ryle IV died
Walter H. Ryle IV, former Truman State University professor and athletic director, died earlier this week. Ryle worked as a history professor for almost 40 years at Truman. During that time, he served on Undergraduate […]
Campus
Enrollment impacts budget
As Missouri lawmakers try to determine a state-wide budget, Truman State University officials are planning a budget based on flat core funding and fewer enrolled students. There are currently three proposals for higher education appropriation […]
Campus
Investigation pending for Truman fraternity
An investigation into the organization of Sigma Tau Gamma moved from the institutional compliance office to the Student Affairs office for further investigation. Lauri Millot, Title IX coordinator and institutional compliance officer, said she could […]
Campus
Golf team wraps up season, graduates four players
The golf team finished its season this weekend with an 11th place finish at the GLVC Tournament. The Bulldogs placed two players in the top 30 of the tournament. Brooke Kelley finished in a tie […]
Campus
Enrollment likely down for fall 2019
Based on new student application and admission numbers, Truman State University is projected to have another decrease in enrollment. As of Tuesday, there were 3,627 applicants, 2,678 of which have been admitted. Dawn Howd, associate […]
City
Renewable energy panel talks wind farm project
Editor’s Note: This story has been edited to correct information previously reported and later said to be inaccurate. A renewable energy panel met at Take Root Cafe April 25 during Earth Week. The event was […]
Campus
Speech and debate team nationally ranked
The Truman State University Speech and Debate team placed third overall at nationals in Lincoln-Douglas debate. Nationals were hosted by the Santa Ana California School District and took place from April 18-22. Lincoln-Douglas debate is […]
Campus
Campus carry bill passes House
Missouri House Bill 575 passed the House of Representatives and is going to the Senate. The bill initially was based on campus protection officers of higher education institutions, which would allow for faculty and staff […]
Administration
Fifteen Truman faculty, staff retire
Fifteen faculty and staff members have retired or are set to retire from Truman State University this year. There were fewer retirees this year than usual and Sally Herleth, executive director of human resources, said […]
Campus
Students pass ballot issues, elect Student Government president
Deanna Schmidt and Katie Alexander have been elected Student Government president and vice president for the 2019-20 school year. Student Government polls closed at 10 a.m. this morning. Schmidt and Alexander ran uncontested on a […]
City
Burden elected mayor, started leading council April 8
Since joining the Kirksville City Council by appointment last August, Zac Burden won the municipal election to retain his seat April 2 and was chosen to serve as mayor April 8. Burden is a staple […]