President's Office

Greetings Truman Colleagues! I hope this summer you have found some time to relax, rejuvenate, and engage in memorable experiences.  Thanks to all who were here this summer for your great work, and welcome back to those who were able to take some time away. With the new academic year just around the corner, we […]

Dear Colleagues:  It is with a very heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of Lori Shook, Design Project Manager in Campus Planning.  Lori was a valued member of the Truman community since 2007.  Responsible for coordinating all construction projects on campus, most recently Lori orchestrated the Greenwood and Kirk Building renovations, and […]

Hello Truman Colleagues! I am happy to share that we have an interim provost and an interim dean.  Dr. Tim Walston, current Dean of the School of Science and Mathematics, has agreed to serve as Interim Provost starting July 1, 2025.  The current Associate Dean of the School of Science and Mathematics, Dr. Steve Hudman, […]

Dear Colleagues: The Truman State University Board of Governors met this past Saturday under the leadership of Phil Christofferson, Board Chair.  In addition to their meeting, the Board participated in committee meetings, a working session, and toured the Kirk Building. During their regular meeting, the Board approved the Operating Budgets for Fiscal Year 2026 and the Academic Promotion […]

Good morning, Truman Community! Provost Eric Freedman has accepted a provost position at another college (that college has not yet announced that Eric will serve as its new provost) and will begin his new position on July 7, 2025. In the two years that he has served as Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and […]