Around the Quad
Truman Extends No. 1 Streak to 29 Years, Receives Full Accreditation for the Next Decade
IT HAS BECOME A RITE OF FALL as commonplace as the leaves changing colors. Near the beginning of the most recent academic year, Truman was again ranked as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest region by U.S. News & World Report, extending its streak at the top to 29 years in a row.
Alumni News
THE TRUMAN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION foster and strengthens lifelong relationships with Truman by connecting alumni to each other, connecting alumni to the University and connecting others to the University. Joining the Alumni Association is an investment in a stronger Bulldog network that supports alumni and helps sustain Truman's tradition of excellence long past graduation. membership in the Alumni Association includes
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Online Gifted Ed Program Provides Opportunities for Teachers and Students
Truman combines its normal school roots and modern technology to equip educators with strategies for talented learners. GIFTED STUDENTS OFTEN NEED SUPPORT beyond what is typically targeted in day-to-day instruction. For educators seeking additional resources to help these students reach their full potential, Truman offers a completely online Master of Arts in gifted education. Designed
Alumni News
Help us recognize outstanding alumni leaders!
EVERY YEAR AT HOMECOMING, the Alumni Association presents the Denise L. Smith Volunteer of the Year Award, The Bulldog Forever alumni Group of the Year Award and The Bulldog Forever iNitiative of the Year Award. These awards recognize outstanding service, sustained alumni involveent and exemplary initiatives that connect alumni to one another and to the
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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