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Increase in New Students at Truman
Truman began the fall 2013 semester with an increase in new student enrollment compared to last year’s class. In August, the University welcomed to campus a new freshmen class that included 1,330 students, an increase of nearly four percent compared to last year. The incoming freshmen touted an average ACT of just over 27 and
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KTRM Offers Live Streaming Capabilities
KTRM can now be lived streamed on smartphones. Through the Truman application on the iPhone and Android, KTRM now offers live streaming, which is newly improved for easier connecting and listening. To connect to KTRM’s live streaming, visit streaming.truman.edu:8000/ktrm. Another way to connect with KTRM is through a smartphone app called “TuneIn.” This application offers
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Study Abroad Course Exposes Students to Ancient and Contemporary Cultures
Six weeks of intense learning and diverse experiences took place in summer 2013 for eight Truman students who participated in the East Meets West study abroad program led by Mark Appold, associate professor of philosophy and religion. Students traveled through Italy, Greece, Turkey, Israel and the West Bank with time spent at ancient and modern
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This past fall marked the 50th anniversary of a very unique moment in the history of Bulldog football. Alumnus and team member Shane Cavanah gives a first-hand account of the unusual weekend. In the fall of 1963, I was a senior football player at Northeast Missouri State Teachers College. I was one of 12 returning
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Solar Panels Added to Campus Buildings
In an effort to reduce University energy consumption and make the campus more sustainable, solar panels were installed on five buildings during the summer. Barnett Hall, Ophelia Parrish, the Student Union Building, Magruder Hall and the Health Sciences Building all had solar panels installed on the roof during the summer. Each building can produce up