Editorial
The importance of fine arts
With COVID-19 turning people’s lives upside down, many have learned what is most important to them and hold it close to their hearts. One thing many have continued to value is the fine arts. Because […]
administration
Administration
Board of Governors discuss budget, Greenwood project finances
The Truman State University Board of Governors met Oct. 22 to review University operations and proposals. The meeting was chaired by Sarah Burkemper, vice chair of the Board. On-campus construction projects were reviewed during the […]
KTRM Studios
Administration
Truman welcomes new institutional compliance officer
Truman State University has hired Ryan Nely as the new institutional compliance officer, replacing former officer Lauri Millot. The institutional compliance officer is in charge of assuring Truman’s compliance with Title IX and discriminatory matters. […]
Campus
Truman requires masks for new COVID-19 policy
With the recent surge of COVID-19 cases across Adair County and the state of Missouri, Truman State University has changed some of its COVID-19 Policy. With the start of the fall semester, the University decided […]
Administration
Student Life department created
Truman State University announced a realignment of Residence Life and more into the Student Affairs department, to hopefully enhance student experience and retention. The University announced this change to the community through an email May […]
Administration
Student groups organize wage strike on campus
Truman State University College Democrats and the Progressive Student Alliance held a demonstration outside the Student Union Building to request student worker wage be increased to Missouri’s minimum wage. Student worker wage is currently $9.40 […]
Editorial
Our View: Be up front about policy decisions
Truman State University adopted a new policy establishing regulations on substantial classroom interaction and engagement the first week of classes. Based on federal regulations that require students and faculty to engage in regular, substantive interaction, […]
Administration
New policy addresses classroom engagement
Truman State University has instituted a new policy regarding class engagement that will begin this summer. The new policy stems from federal regulation 34 CFR 600.2 that requires both faculty and students to engage in […]
Campus
Admitted student events held in person
During the first two weeks of March, the first round of admitted student events came to a close, but like most on-campus events this year, they looked different. Given the Centers For Disease Control and […]
Administration
University planning COVID-19 response for fall semester
Truman State University is starting to plan for the fall 2021 semester and the COVID-19 regulations it will require. Brenda Higgins, associate vice president for student health and wellness, said the University looks to the […]
Administration
Associate vice president for student health and wellness retiring
Brenda Higgins, associate vice president for student health and wellness, is retiring as major changes are made to Truman State University’s Student Health Center and Counseling Services. These changes include a partnership with Hannibal Regional […]