Troy Paino – Truman Media Network

ATQ- What would you like the next University President to do differently from Paino?

September 20, 2016

The Truman community is in a period of transition, as the Board of Governors and Presidential Search Committee locate Troy Paino’s replacement. Paino was very popular on campus, and he is missed by many. This […]

Our view- transparency and participation in the presidential search

September 16, 2016 Index Editorial Board

Choosing the next president of Truman State University is an important decision for our community. Whoever is chosen will have to handle our new sexual assault policies, growing concerns over mental health, systemic discrimination and […]

Newly elected Senate officials make plans for next year

April 29, 2016

Zack Irvin: How excited are you to have been elected to your position? JJ Dorrell: I am very excited. I have been involved in Student Government for the past four years. Next year will be […]

University President Troy Paino begins to look at next year’s budget

March 30, 2016 TMN TV

Blueprint Teams take action

October 3, 2015 Dan Mika

In a letter to faculty earlier this month, University President Troy Paino announced the formation of faculty Blueprint Teams which will have until the end of the semester to propose changes to the University’s curriculum. […]

Student roundtable meets with Paino to discuss issues

September 26, 2015 Jasmine Adams

During college, establishing meaningful relationships and developing leadership experience can make a difference and impact others. For members of Omicron Delta Kappa, a national leadership honor society, these opportunities already are starting to have an […]

Opinion: Should we name the newly renovated Mall?

September 19, 2015 Roger Johnson and Chad Davis

Dear Truman Media Network, I would like to see the Truman State Board of Governors consider naming the new, renovated mall after our great President Troy Paino. He has been at the university the past […]

The university’s first dog

April 24, 2014 Grace Bueckendorf

Just when the Truman State community had gotten used to the four person Paino family, it has grown to five. They recently adopted a puppy named Oscar. According to Paino, his daughters finally wore him down and he couldn’t say no to the cute, furry little friend. The Index asks him about the new addition to the family.

Grace Bueckendorf: Why did you choose the name Oscar?
Troy Paino: It actually does have significance. He was named after Oscar Robertson. Probably no students will have heard [of him]. He was a great basketball player from Indianapolis, Ind., and in many respects, he was the Jackie Robinson of high school basketball. He led an all-black high school team to back-to-back state championships. I’ve always looked up to Oscar Robertson. He’s a role model, he’s one of the greatest NBA players of all time. A lot of people put him as one of the top five players ever to play the game. He’s a pretty phenomenal basketball player.
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