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
Sports
Dean Becomes Winningest Coach in Program History
THEO DEAN BECAME THE WINNINGEST HEAD COACH in Truman women’s basketball history during the 2025-26 season, earning his record-setting 113th career victory in an 82-76 win over Indianapolis, Feb. 26. Dean also reached another milestone earlier in the season when the Bulldogs defeated Southwest Baptist 90-55, Dec. 6, for his 100th career win. Since taking
Alumni Profiles
Larry Lunsford will be the second person with a Truman connection to oversee a global organization comprised of more than a million members. NO GAMBLER IN THEIR RIGHT MIND would take the odds. A trained accountant with a head for numbers, Larry Lunsford surely wouldn’t either. Lunsford is in line to be president of Rotary
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STEVE SMITH RETIRED THIS SPRING after decades of service to Truman as both a faculty member and head tennis coach. A member of the faculty staff since 1988, Smith taught mathematics courses for generations of students. His academic background includes degrees from North Dakota State University, where he was also a tennis student-athlete, as well
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Walston Named EVPAA and Provost
TIM WALSTON ASSUMED THE DUTIES of Truman’s Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost in May, officially stepping into the role after previously serving in the position on an interim basis. A member of the Truman faculty since 2006, Walston brings almost two decades of experience in teaching, research and administration within the University.
Sports
Women's Soccer Quinn Nauman was named 2025 third-team All-GLVC and third-team USC All-Midwest Region. Nauman led the Bulldogs to a 5-6-5 record, while leading the team in both goals and assist, with five goals and four assists on the season. Men's Soccer Jacob Panagos had a breakout season, leading the Bulldogs with seven goals, two
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Nemo Scholarship Expands to Support More Area Students
BEGINNING NEXT FALL, even more students will have access to the Northeast Missouri Scholarship at Truman. The NEMO Scholarship has been expanded to include Clark, Lewis, Shelby and Marion counties, bringing the total number of eligible counties to 12. This expansion will be effective for fall 2026 incoming students. Offered for the first time in