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LRP Award Winners Announced

The awards ceremony for the 2025 Leadership Recognition Program took place April 8 in the Student Union Building.

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Research Conference Highlights Student Achievements

The 2025 Student Research Conference will take place April 17.

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TMN and Film Studies Students Receive 17 Awards

The Truman Media Network, composed of The Index, KTRM-FM and KTRM Studios, and film studies students received multiple awards in the Missouri Broadcasters Association competition.

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Theatre to Perform “Schoolhouse Rock Live!”

Truman’s Theatre Department will perform “Schoolhouse Rock Live!” at 7:30 p.m. April 25-26 with a matinee performance at 2 p.m. April 27 in Baldwin Hall Auditorium.

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Mirowski Named 2025-26 Presser Scholar

Ford Mirowski has been named the Presser Scholar for the 2025-26 academic year.

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Truman Students to Host Science Events for Children

Truman students will host a day of science-related activities April 26 for children in first through fifth grade.

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Truman Forensics Brings Home National Champion, Additional Honors

Truman forensics team attended the first two of its four national tournaments, bringing home a national champion and multiple elimination round finalists.

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"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

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