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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
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ALUMNI MEMBERS of the Phi Lambda Chi/Phi fraternity donated more than $130,000 to establish the Phi Lamb Scholarship endowment. Steve Clem ('73) shared, "Fraternities and sororities are as valuable now as ever. They build character, develop leadership abilities and establish community bonds that last a lifetime. It is an honor to support those ideals in
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Matthew Doyle (PwC) Accounting Scholarship
LONGTIME Truman Accountancy Advisory Board member Matthew "Matt" Doyle ('00,'02) passed away unexpectedly, Jan. 17, 2026. In honor of his career, friends and coworkers established a scholarship with matching gifts from PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP (PwC). With more than $300,000 in gifts, this endowed scholarship is anticipated to generate more than $12,000 annually in scholarship support for
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