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Desiderata
The three part series, Desiderata, explores the dreams and desires of students at Truman State University. I was curious about what gets Truman students up…
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6 Things International Students Love About Truman
Last year, we asked international students to finish this statement: “You know you’re a Truman student when ___.” Here are a few salient responses we…
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International Education Week at Truman State University!
Truman Celebrates International Education Week 2014 From the 17th to 21st of November, Truman State University celebrated International Education Week, a joint initiative of the…
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Destination Truman: Student Perspectives Through The Years- Part Two
Last week, we heard from freshman and sophomore students about how they came to Truman and their experiences so far. Some of the benefits they mentioned were size, affordability, academic quality, and the friendly campus environment. Today, we hear the stories of international seniors, those who have spent a lot of time on campus and…
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Destination Truman: Student Perspectives Through the Years – Part One
The call to study at Truman extends beyond the arms of other cities and states in the U.S. It extends across oceans, mountains, and borders of all countries of the world. We welcome the world to join us at Truman, to step into a vibrant community and make dreams reality. Perhaps you are asking what…
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SSAS Lunar New Year 2016: The Video!
Music, theatre, food and more! The Society for Sino-American Studies celebrated Chinese New Year last weekend with a formal attire and a series of performances to honor the coming of spring in the new year. Students and other guests enjoyed an acted rendition of the tale of the Monkey King, the story of a rebellious…
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ASA Sights and Sounds of Africa 2016- The Video!
Last month, the Truman State University African Students Association hosted their annual Sights and Sounds of Africa event! Every year at Sights and Sounds, the ASA shares a bit of African culture with the Truman community via performances, speeches, and the sharing of cuisine from all across the continent. This year, the group aimed to…
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Liberal Arts: All About The Base
“Some people say that liberal arts are losing popularity because people are becoming more focused on career preparation. We say that there is no better career preparation that the liberal arts.” Career-oriented students who are looking for a strong educational foundation should look no further than liberal arts universities. Universities which feature these programs offer…
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University Reduces Utility Costs While Helping the Environment
Truman is taking steps to make its campus more energy efficient, which will lead to economic savings for the school and tremendous benefits for the environment. With the help of Energy Solutions Professionals of Overland Park, Kan., Truman is making a wide variety of improvements in 25 campus buildings, all in an effort to reduce…
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Truman Moves Up List of Best Values
Outstanding academics and affordable costs helped move Truman up to the No. 15 spot for public schools in the Kiplinger’s Personal Finance rankings of best college values. The publication’s recently released list of the “Top 300 Best College Values of 2016” placed Truman at No. 65 overall and No. 15 among public institutions, an…
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Working on campus: Truman’s cool scholarship service model
Finances play an important part in any college experience. While not every student has the same financial resources or academic profile when selecting a university, many will be eligible for financial aid in the form of scholarships. Scholarships can make obtaining a college education a possibility, but at Truman they also offer the chance of…
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Truman Influence Spreads to White House
he influence of Truman State University has spread far in the years since its foundation. What was once a local college for teachers in the American midwest has now become home to thousands of students from across the country, and hundreds more from nations around the world. Thanks to job opportunities, internships, and travel after…
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Welcoming New Admissions Coordinators!
Dear Colleagues: We are pleased to welcome the addition of Alexa Price and Michael Cummings, as International Admission Coordinators in the Center for International Students at Truman State University. By expanding the leadership role of the International Admissions Coordinator to two positions, we hope to reach out to prospective students in new and exciting ways…