News

Amendment 3 passes in Missouri

December 8, 2022

Missouri Constitutional Amendment 3, which allows for the recreational use of marijuana in Missouri, among other changes, has passed. According to the Truman State University Conduct Code, students will still not be able to use […]

Campus

Campus buildings need exterior renovations

December 8, 2022

Several buildings on Truman State University’s campus require repair from water damage, brick deterioration and normal wear and tear, according to Board of Governors meeting minutes. Repairs are planned for both the facade of Barnett […]

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 […]

City

Family Day returns in-person

October 18, 2022

Truman State University hosted Family Weekend Friday Sept. 23 through Sunday Sept. 25. This is the first Family Day masks were not required since the COVID-19 pandemic began and is many students first ‘normal’ Family […]

City

Take Root prepares for a comeback

October 18, 2022

Take Root, a pay-as-you-can cafe, was a staple in Kirksville from 2015 to 2020 until they closed because of COVID-19. Students would get a cup of coffee and study, Kirksville community members would participate in […]

City

Rongey’s Body Identified

October 6, 2022

According to the Adair County Coroner’s office, human remains have been identified as Jesse Rongey. The human remains were identified through dental records. According to the Coroner’s office, the bones are currently undergoing reconstruction to […]