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Research Conference Highlights Student Achievements
The 2024 Student Research Conference will take place April 18 as a hybrid event.
This conference is an annual opportunity for students to present the research they have conducted under the guidance of Truman faculty. Undergraduate and graduate students from all academic disciplines were invited to present their scholarly or creative work.
Entrepreneur Speaker Series Features Alumnus
Marco Ilardi will speak at 12 p.m. April 25 in the Doug & Diane Villhard Innovation Lab located in the Pickler Memorial Library, as part of the TRU-Entrepreneur Speaker Series.
Forensics Ranks Among Top Teams in the Nation at First PostSeason Tournaments
Alex Peterson and Ella Schnake of the Truman Speech Team competed in the American Forensic Association National Speech Tournament at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in early April and finished 17th in the open division.
Truman Students Receive Journalism Awards at State Conference
Truman Media Network students attended the Missouri College Media Association and Missouri College Broadcast Educators joint conference, April 6.
TMN took home a total of 35 awards with multiple first and second place awards. The Index placed second for Best Overall Newspaper in division two and second for Multimedia Website.
Alumnus to Speak on Career in Public Service
James Carter will discuss his distinguished career in political public service during a presentation at 7 p.m. April 25 in Violette Hall 1010 as part of the Economic Speakers Series.
Giving Week Set for April 22-26
Truman’s Giving Week will take place from 8 a.m. April 22 to 5 p.m. April 26. Matching funds are available for the some campaigns thanks to the generosity of lead donors.
Mitchell Heberer
Class of ‘21