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
Alumni Profiles
By stepping up whenever she saw an unmet need, Julie De Vries has positioned herself to be a uniquely equipped advocate for children and mental health. At first glance, the career path of Julie (Seeley) De Vries appears to zig and zag from one area of expertise to another with no rhyme or reason. On
Sports
Baseball Isaac Epp was named the GLVC Pitcher of the Week for the baseball team after firing a complete-game shutout against Southwest Baptist in late March. Epp struck out seven and allowed five hits in the 2-0 win. He tied for the team-high with 38 strikeouts for the season and started 12 games as a
Class Notes
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