Record Number of Students Receive Fulbright Grants

    A total of nine Truman students received Fulbright awards for the 2017-18 academic year. The Fulbright program offers fellowships for U.S. college graduates, graduate students, young professionals and artists to study, conduct research and/or teach English abroad. Altogether, Truman had 16 students complete applications for the program. All nine of the selected semifinalists went on

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    Truman Students Excel on CPA Exam

    The first-time pass rate for Truman students on the 2016 CPA exam was among the highest in the nation. According to a National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) report, Truman’s first-time pass rate ranked second in the country for medium-sized programs with 21 to 60 reported candidates. Truman ranked 15th out of the

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    Truman Adds Master of Athletic Training Program

    Classes for Truman’s new Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program begin in July. The MAT is a two-year program offering hands-on didactic experiences. Students work with a variety of patient populations, as well as experienced faculty and physicians. A bachelor’s degree is required, and all major backgrounds are welcome. Prerequisite courses include human anatomy, human

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    University Preps for Solar Eclipse

    The first day of classes for the coming school year will include a unique learning opportunity. Aug. 21, 2017 will feature a solar eclipse across 14 states. Kirksville is near the path of totality and will witness a 98 percent obscuration of the sun by the moon. In preparation for the eclipse, faculty members and

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    Top Dogs

    Wrestling Senior JJ Dorrell led the Bulldog wrestling team with a 22-16 record and was 5-1 in the inaugural season of Great Lakes Valley Conference wrestling. Dorrell joined Rafael Lopez and Sam Reeves to earn Division II Wrestling Coaches Association All-Academic Honors. Dorrell also served this past year as Student Senate president. Women’s Basketball Senior

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