President's Office

Provost Update

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 […]

Retirement Reception for Dave Rector

Organizational Structure Changes Starting July 1

Dear Colleagues: After 52 years of impressive and dedicated service, Dave Rector, Vice President for Administration, Finance and Planning, will retire on June 30, 2025.  His retirement necessitates some changes in our organizational structure.  Effective July 1, 2025: Business Office, Physical Plant, and Campus Planning will temporarily report to the President until the position is […]

Sympathy Notice – Brenda Austin

Dear Colleagues: It is with a very heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of Brenda Austin, Assistant Professor of Nursing.  Brenda was a valued member of the Truman community, serving as a faculty member from 2016 to 2020, and returning to her beloved university in 2023.  She passed away unexpectedly on May […]

April Board of Governors Meeting and Foundation Celebration

Hello Colleagues, This past weekend, Truman’s Board of Governors held its annual April meeting in conjunction with the Foundation and Alumni Boards meetings and the Foundation’s yearly recognition celebration. During the Foundation Celebration, we honored several individuals and organizations whose generosity has earned them a place in one of our prestigious recognition societies.  In addition, the Distinguished Corporation/Foundation […]