Gary Evans (’76, ’77, ’79), representative of the Truman Alumni Football Group, 2025 recipient of the Bulldog Forever Alumni Group of the Year

EVERY YEAR AT HOMECOMING, the Alumni Association presents the Denise L. Smith Volunteer of the Year Award, The Bulldog Forever alumni Group of the Year Award and The Bulldog Forever iNitiative of the Year Award. These awards recognize outstanding service, sustained alumni involveent and exemplary initiatives that connect alumni to one another and to the University. The Alumni Association needs your help identifying alumni for these prestigious honors. Read more about these awards and nominate alumni online at truman.edu/alumni-donors/awards-recognition.

Zac Burden (’03, ’09), 2025 recipient of the Denise L. Smith Volunteer of the Year Award and University President Sue Thomas

THE TRUMAN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION foster and strengthens lifelong relationships with Truman by connecting alumni to each other, connecting alumni to the University and connecting others to the University. Joining the Alumni Association is an investment in a stronger Bulldog network that supports alumni and helps sustain Truman’s tradition of excellence long past graduation. membership in the Alumni Association includes membership in an Alumni Chapter of your choice for no additional charge. You can also purchase gift memberships to the Alumni Association to help other Bulldogs connect to Truman’s alumni network. Membership is just $40 for an individual or $60 for a couple. Graduates within the last three years can join for half price! Join now for discounted tickets to alumni events, free passes to the Truman Recreation Center and access to a members-only alumni portal.