Giving Matters
Bulldogs Turn Out in Support of Giving Week
Giving Week was April 22-26 in honor of National Bulldogs are Beautiful Day. As part of this exciting initiative, the University highlighted six special campaign areas and one Foundation Board Challenge. Bertha Thomas Legacy Scholarship – This scholarship was established in 2023 to honor Thomas, former assistant dean of Multicultural Affairs, for her substantial contributions
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Shelter Insurance Provides Career Pathways and Financial Support for Data Science Students
Data Science is a fast-growing discipline. In addition to the online certificate program and Master of Science degree, a bachelor’s degree will be offered at the University for the first time in the coming school year. Data science students at Truman are equipped with the skills to discover meaning in data. Key courses include computer
Sports
Morris, Weltha Named Top Senior Student-Athletes
All-Americans Jacob Morris (track and field) and Ellie Weltha (women’s basketball/track and field) were named the Outstanding Senior Student-Athletes at the “Dogspy” Awards. Morris owns three school records, the indoor weight throw, and outdoor discus and hammer throws. He is a four-time NCAA All-American, five-time conference event champion and a 10-time conference athlete of the
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Foundation Celebration Recognizes the Impact of Private Support
The Foundation Celebration took place on campus, April 6. Dr. Gail B. Crump (’64) and Dan (’79) and Jan (’76) Shepherd were honored with the prestigious President’s Leadership Award recognizing their many years of volunteerism and generous financial support of the University. Truman’s relationship with the Bayer Corporation was recognized through the Distinguished Corporation/Foundation Award.
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Family Scholarship Celebrates Strong Truman Connections
After many years serving the Kirksville community as an attorney, Scott Templeton began working as an assistant professor of business at the University in 2019. He teaches Legal Environment of Business and Commercial Law courses. Heidi Templeton worked for Truman for 28 years, serving as the director of public relations, mentoring countless students through the