President's Office

  • Fabulous Homecoming Celebration and October Board of Governors Meeting

    October 20, 2025

    Dear Colleagues: I hope everyone had the opportunity to experience our fantastic Homecoming celebration.  The theme this year was “Truman!  Where Bulldogs Come to Win,” and did we ever! From Monday’s Homecoming Kickoff throughout the entire weekend, Bulldog energy, pride, and enthusiasm were in full force.  Students, alumni, and honored guests enjoyed the purple-lined streets, […]

  • New Academic Year Events and August Board of Governors Meeting

    August 4, 2025

    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 […]

  • Sympathy Notice – Lori Shook

    July 22, 2025

    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 […]

  • Interim Provost and Interim Dean Appointment

    June 24, 2025

    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, […]

  • June Board of Governors Meeting

    June 16, 2025

    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 […]