Administration

Student groups organize wage strike on campus

April 22, 2021

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 […]

Administration

Expected fall in enrollment to impact budget

March 17, 2021

Truman State University expects to see a 6-8% decline in enrollment next academic year, which translates to a $1.6 million reduction in tuition income. Funding for the University comes mainly from state funding and tuition. […]

Columns

Campus changes are concerning

February 25, 2021

Four residence halls at Truman State University are being partially closed for the 2021-22 academic year, leaving only two residence halls completely open.  The closures have been quite a topic of discussion among many of […]

Administration

Truman reimbursed for COVID-19 costs

September 16, 2020

To prepare for students on campus, Truman State University had to secure supplies and funding for certain COVID-19 precautions.   Dave Rector, vice president for administration, finance and planning, said the University has spent roughly $256,000. […]

Campus

Enrollment impacts budget

May 6, 2019

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 […]