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We combine the foundational principles of the liberal arts and sciences with dynamic experiential learning to develop multidimensional professionals for the modern world.
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Student Life

Welcome to a student-first culture and close-knit campus community. This is where you’ll be accepted for who you are and challenged to be the person you want to become.
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Driven Students, Dynamic Faculty, A World of Opportunity

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Ranked the #1 Public School in the Midwest for 27 Consecutive Years

Truman graduates work for the best companies in the world, attend the best graduate schools and earn nearly $10,000 more than the national average.

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What's Happening at Truman

Check out all the great things happening around campus and throughout our community.

Truman students Natalie Whipple, Mara Callahan and Lillie Morisaki, Justin Kimp of Lewis University, Jack Trent of William Jewell University, and Truman student Joshua Brungardt.

Truman Students Gain Broadcast Experience at GLVC Tournament

Freshmen Natalie Whipple and Mara Callahan, and juniors Josh Brungardt and Lillie Morisaki, attended the GLVC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championship Tournament as part of the GLVC Sports Network (GLVCSN) Extra Credit initiative.

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Big Event Registration Under Way

The annual Big Event service project will take place from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 6.

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Inaugural Truman Experience Weekend Surpasses Goal

More than 200 students and their families registered to attend the first Truman Experience Weekend, March 22-23.

Nominations Open for William O’Donnell Lee Advising Award

The William O’Donnell Lee Advising Award pays tribute to excellent faculty and staff academic advisors and demonstrates how important academic advising is at Truman.

Danielle Cadena Deulen

Award-Winning Poet to Visit Campus

“Curating Desire: An Evening of Poetry with Danielle Cadena Deulen” will take place from 7-8 p.m. April 3 in Ophelia Parrish 2210.

Pickler Memorial Library

Library to Upgrade System Platform

Pickler Memorial Library is launching a new library platform May 22.

"Truman is a liberal arts and sciences school that gives you a vast array of skills that prepare you for the future."
Mitchell Heberer

Class of ‘21