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  • Missouri Budget Update: Conference Committee Adopts Senate Position

    May 5, 2026

    Hello Truman Community! I am very happy to report that it was the decision of the conference committee for HB 2003 (the bill to fund higher education) to go with the Senate position of flat core funding for public higher education institutions.  That means flat core funding for public higher education institutions is what will […]

  • Missouri Budget Update: Senate Approves Return to Governor’s Recommendation

    April 24, 2026

    Dear Truman Community: I am happy to report that the Missouri Senate approved the recommendation of the Senate Appropriations Committee to reverse the FTE funding formula approach in the House budget and return to the Governor’s recommendation of flat funding across all public higher education institutions.  I am enormously appreciative of the support Senators O’Laughlin […]

  • Dr. Tim Walston Selected as EVPAA and Provost

    April 20, 2026

    Dear Campus Community: It is my pleasure to announce that Dr. Tim Walston has accepted my invitation to serve as our Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost (EVPAAP) beginning May 1.  Tim has made significant contributions to our University, most recently as the Interim EVPAAP and the Dean of the School of Science […]

  • April Board of Governors Meeting

    April 14, 2026

    Dear Colleagues: This past weekend, Truman’s Board of Governors held its annual April meeting, which coincided with meetings of the Foundation and the Alumni Board of Directors, as well as the Foundation’s annual recognition celebration. During the Foundation celebration, we recognized those whose extraordinary generosity has earned them a place among Truman’s most distinguished recognition […]

  • Update: Proposed Change to Missouri Higher Education Funding Model

    April 1, 2026

    Dear Truman Community: I want to update you on the status of the higher education FTE funding formula proposed by House Budget Chair Deaton.  The House of Representatives barely advanced its version of the Fiscal Year 2027 state budget, containing the FTE funding formula.  The House version now moves on to the Senate, where it […]