Around the Quad
Kirksville and Truman Partner to Host State Special Olympics
The Truman campus recently served as the site of the 2025 Special Olympics Missouri State Summer Games. Between athletes, coaches, family members and spectators, more than 1,000 people came to Kirksville, May 30-June 1, for a weekend full of athletics, fun and community support. This was the first time Kirksville hosted the event. Truman facilities
Around the Quad
Truman Looks to Expand Internship Opportunities
To bolster opportunities for students, Truman created the position of director of internships and tapped Kim Sprought for the role. Sprought has been tasked with enhancing, facilitating and promoting meaningful internships and enriching career-related experiences for Truman students. She will collaborate with students, faculty, employers, alumni and other stakeholders to create and sustain a diverse
Faculty Spotlight
From her family profession and connection to the University, Katie Judd seemed cosmically bound for her place at Truman. A common storybook theme is a protagonist drawn to a particular path, as if forces beyond their control are setting the stage for them to fulfill their destiny. In hindsight, Katie Judd’s story appears to have
Sports
Moeller and Traube Named Athletes of the Year
Seniors Justin Moeller of the track and field team and Emily Traube of the women’s swimming team were selected as the Athletes of the Year at the annual Dogspy Awards presented by the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). Moeller was the GLVC Champion and finished 10th at the NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships to
Features
One of the oldest buildings on campus has been transformed into the centerpiece of student support. A lot can happen in 100 years, and Truman’s Kirk Building is a prime example. In its heyday, the structure was the heart of the University. In 1925 – just two years after it opened – Kirk was one