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Attention Educators: Share Your Truman Spirit!
As a tribute to the University’s long history of teacher education, the TruSpirit Program offers alumni educators the opportunity to showcase their Truman spirit at their school! The dedicated work of teachers, counselors and administrators shapes the coming generations, and it is an honor for Truman to be associated with so many talented mentors. TruSpirit
Giving Matters
Jackson Brings Relationship-Driven Leadership to Advancement
JACKIE JACKSON ASSUMED THE ROLE of vice president for advancement at Truman State University in January 2026, bringing more than 15 years of higher education advancement experience and a strong commitment to strengthening the role alumni engagement and philanthropy plays in student succes. As vice president, Jackson leads Truman's fundraising and lumni relations efforts, working
Faculty Profiles
Countless students have benefited from mathematics faculty members Dana and Tony Vazzana as they approach nearly 30 years together at Truman. IT'S NOT REALLY ABOUT THE MATH. Ask a mathematician what excites them about their field and the answer might sound like a spiritual testimony with terms like “truth” and “certainty” rather than discussion of
Giving Matters
NAME A SEAT in Baldwin Hall Auditorium for yourself or in honor or memory of someone special, and help keep Truman's stage filled with memorable performances and educational experiences for generations to come.
Features
Truman graduates pursue careers they find deeply meaningful. Their successes prove the value of a liberal arts and sciences education and show why it is the best bet for the future. CENTURIES FROM NOW, historians may one day categorize this period as the era of data. From business analytics to sports statistics to what social
Giving Matters
Truman State University Foundation Celebration
THE FOUNDATION CELEBRATION took place April 11, honoring the impact alumni and friends make a Truman through philanthropy. new members of Truman's prestigious giving societies were recognized, and Jennifer D. Austin ('92,'93) was bestowed with the President's Leadership Award for her years of engagement and generosity. As a partner at KPMG, Austin played a key
Focus on Students
Expanding Community, Creating Opportunity
Suhani Patel is making the most of her Truman experience by developing connections. LITTLE THINGS CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE. When Suhani Patel visited Truman, it was in the dead of winter, before students were back on campus. Sidewalks had yet to be cleared after a storm, and a major construction project was underway in