Sports
Football Returns to Playoffs, Nesbitt Named Coach of the Year
FOR THE FIRST TIME in more than three decades, Truman football is back where many alumni remember it belonging. The 2025 season marked a turning point for the program, as the Bulldogs returned to the NCAA Division II Playoffs for the first time since 1994. An 8-4 campaign, highlighted by a 7-1 conference record and
Giving Matters
From Alumni Support to Student Opportunity
INTERNSHIPS ARE AN INVALUABLE PART of a student's education, providing practical experience that connects classroom learning to real-world challenges. As Truman looks to the future, the University's new strategic plan emphasizes intentional curricular and co-curricular opportunities to prepare students for life beyond the classroom. By building essential professional skills within the richness of a liberal
Sports
Hall of Fame Adds Cross Country Teams
TWO OF THE MOST ACCOMPLISHED TEAMS in University history were inducted into the Truman Athletics Hall of Fame this year, as the 1994 and 1995 men’s cross country teams were honored during Hall of Fame Weekend. Both teams finished third nationally at the NCAA Division II Championships, marking the highest national finishes in program history.
Giving Matters
IN RECOGNITION OF THE IMPACT OF DONORS who give year after year, Truman has unveiled the Tried & True consecutive giving society. Tried & True honors donors who give consecutively in two or more fiscal years at any amount. Consecutive donors provide a stable base of support to advance the University. Connecting to University history,
Sports
A Legacy Measured in Lives Changed
Some coaches are remembered for wins. Others are remembered for records. John Cochrane will be remembered for something larger. For more than three decades, Cochrane shaped Truman track and field and cross country programs through a rare combination of competitive excellence, personal sacrifice and unwavering belief in student-athletes. His passing in March marked the loss
In Memoriam
This section includes individuals known to have passed away and reported to the University since May 1, 2025. 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 Lyle Wendell
Alumni Profiles
Since attending college at his father's urging, Robert McConnell has found success on two seemingly divergent paths. AS FAR AS SECRET IDENTITIES GO, Robert McConnell is on par with Bruce Wayne. By day, he is a mild-mannered Iowa hog farmer, carrying on a family tradition while contributing to one of the state’s largest economic drivers.