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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.
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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
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Greetings, Fellow Bulldogs! I hope this issue of the Truman Review finds you enjoying a summer filled with family, friends, and memorable experiences. In Kirksville, after sending off spectacular graduates prepared to make a real difference in the world, we have settled into a summer full of academies, athletic and band camps, the Special Olympics
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Costa Stays Engaged with Public Offerings of Popular Classes
This fall, Sal Costa will teach a publicly available course on the mafia. TO THE CASUAL OBSERVER, it might not look like Sal Costa is retired. It’s common to bump into him on campus, usually in the Student Union Building chatting with former colleagues or current students. For several weeks most semesters he can be