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Data Science Certificate Designed for Working Adults
A cornerstone of the University’s mission is to foster excellence, and that is not limited strictly to undergraduate students seeking a degree. In recent years, Truman has found ways to meet educational needs beyond the classroom. The newly created Data Science Certificate is designed to supplement the skills of working adults and give them the
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Truman Degree Aids in Getting Coveted Clerkships
This past summer when Duane Benton, a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, was reviewing some 700 applicants for four coveted law clerk positions, three applicants who had a Truman degree rose to the top. “Seeing ‘Truman’ on their resumes means their undergraduate education was as good as it
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Unlikely Pair Form Lifelong Friendship
In retrospect, it is difficult to believe Irving Waldman and Carl Mitten could have ever met, and almost impossible to believe they would grow so close that they still call each other “brother” nearly 65 years after meeting at the University. On paper, the Jewish transfer student from Brooklyn, N.Y., and the country kid from
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The Summer Talent Academy for Professions in Health (STAPH) offers highly talented students a head start on college life and future careers in medicine and allied health professions. Students live as college students while exploring the work of medical professionals. They move into a residence hall, make new friends, attend classes and — most importantly
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Disease Detective Fights to Keep Public Safe
The next time news of an infectious disease outbreak is grabbing headlines around the world, it might very well be a Bulldog on the ground trying to stem the tide of death and save thousands of lives. Since July 2015, Ashley Styczynski (’07) has been a part of the Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) for the