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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
Features
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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When Sarah Seberger and the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) had a breakfast meeting with then Truman President Darrell Krueger in the fall of 2009, the topic of discussion was school spirit and how to increase spirit across the campus. Seberger, who was serving as the vice president of SAAC, proposed to the committee that
Class Notes
Decorated Track Coach Credits Athletes
While Rod Staggs was inducted into the Truman State University Athletic Hall of Fame more than 16 years ago, his athletic achievements did not end there. Since his induction, Staggs’ coaching career went global as he mentored young track and field stars in world competitions. Staggs, a Kirksville native, graduated from the University in 1966.
Giving Matters
On Nov. 15, Tag Day celebrated the impact of private donations on the Truman experience.