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Increase in New Students at Truman
Truman began the fall 2013 semester with an increase in new student enrollment compared to last year’s class. In August, the University welcomed to campus a new freshmen class that included 1,330 students, an increase of nearly four percent compared to last year. The incoming freshmen touted an average ACT of just over 27 and
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KTRM Offers Live Streaming Capabilities
KTRM can now be lived streamed on smartphones. Through the Truman application on the iPhone and Android, KTRM now offers live streaming, which is newly improved for easier connecting and listening. To connect to KTRM’s live streaming, visit streaming.truman.edu:8000/ktrm. Another way to connect with KTRM is through a smartphone app called “TuneIn.” This application offers
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Study Abroad Course Exposes Students to Ancient and Contemporary Cultures
Six weeks of intense learning and diverse experiences took place in summer 2013 for eight Truman students who participated in the East Meets West study abroad program led by Mark Appold, associate professor of philosophy and religion. Students traveled through Italy, Greece, Turkey, Israel and the West Bank with time spent at ancient and modern
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This past fall marked the 50th anniversary of a very unique moment in the history of Bulldog football. Alumnus and team member Shane Cavanah gives a first-hand account of the unusual weekend. In the fall of 1963, I was a senior football player at Northeast Missouri State Teachers College. I was one of 12 returning
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Stokes and Pershing Get Upgrades
Stokes Stadium and Pershing Arena have each received modest upgrades in the past two summers to better enhance the Truman experience for spectators. Construction crews completed the installation of the new Pershing Arena bleachers in late August 2012. The process included removing the wooden bleachers and installing new bench seats, and approximately 400 chair-back seats