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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
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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
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This year marks a milestone for the University’s premiere summer program. The Joseph Baldwin Academy for Eminent Young Scholars, a pre-college summer program for highly talented middle and junior high school students, is celebrating its 40th year. Established in 1985, JBA gives participants a glimpse of college life. Students choose one class to take during
Alumni News
National Alumni Association Update
Exciting news from the Truman Alumni Association! The National Alumni Association Board of Directors has been working diligently to advance our mission of fostering and strengthening lifelong relationships among alumni, friends and our community. After extensive planning and collaboration, we are excited to announce the launch of the Truman National Alumni Association, effective July 1,
In Memoriam
This section includes individuals known to have passed away and reported to the University since May 1, 2024. To report the passing of alumni and friends, contact the Office of Advancement at (800) 452-6678, bulldogforever@truman.edu or by mail at Office of Advancement, Truman State University, 100 E. Normal Ave., Kirksville, MO 63501-4221. 1940s Marietta Jonas