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.
Sports
Connecting a Community Through Conversation
“REIGNING CATS & DOGS,” the weekly coaches podcast featuring Truman State University and Kirksville High School athletics, completed a successful first season this spring. Hosted by Kirksville Daily Express sports editor Henry Janssen (’16) the show aired weekly during the academic year and offered listeners an inside look at local athletics through conversations with coaches,
Alumni Profiles
The only path Megan Sharpe follows is her own. Her calculated approach to planning her career now has her carving out a spot in one of the most in-demand specialities in the medical field. AT FIRST GLANCE, it would be easy to categorize Megan Sharpe (’13) as a free spirit. She picked Truman after making