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Truman Continues its Reign at the Top
For 22 years in a row, Truman has earned the distinction of being the No. 1 public university in the Midwest region according to U.S. News & World Report. Truman also earned the No. 8 spot overall in the Midwest region among both private and public institutions that provide a full range of undergraduate and
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Board of Governors Adds Student Representative
Tiffany Middlemas, a junior business administration and history double major, has been appointed to the University Board of Governors. A native of Kirksville, Middlemas has leadership positions with the Bulldog Student Investment Fund and Delta Zeta. Additionally, she works in the University Advancement Office, is a student ambassador for the Admissions Office and has completed
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University Hosts TEDx Conference
Students, faculty, staff and alumni all took part in Truman’s inaugural TEDx conference in November. TEDx events are organized independently under a free license granted by TED. Sponsored by Student Government, TEDxTrumanStateUniversity showcased a breadth of new ideas and was a true representation of the liberal arts. In total, 10 presenters discussed topics including trust
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Truman’s first-time pass rates on the uniform CPA exam continue to be among the highest nationwide. In August, the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy released the 2017 CPA exam results related to first-time candidates. Truman ranked: fifth in the nation out of 281 medium-sized programs; 22nd in the nation out of the 797
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Bike Share Program Offers Transportation Option
Students, faculty and staff can now borrow a bicycle for the day by presenting a Truman ID at the Student Recreation Center. Launched in October, the Bike Share Program is a cooperative venture between the Bike Co-op, Student Recreation Center, Business Office, Advancement Office through alumna Colleen Ritchie, the Student Giving Campaign and student founder
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Spike is not the only bulldog on campus these days. Visitors passing through the mall will now see a new bronze bulldog sculpture on the library patio. Through generous gifts from alumni and friends, donated specifically for a bulldog sculpture, the piece was commissioned with Crandall Sculpture and Design. The artist, Brandon Crandall of Brashear,
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MO Hall Cafeteria Gets Long-overdue Renovation
One of Truman’s residence halls now features new dining options after undergoing a substantial renovation. For the first time since the building opened in 1965, the kitchen of Missouri Hall was renovated during the summer. Guests will quickly notice a larger, more open layout to the cafeteria section, what Justin Dreslinski, director of dining services,