Truman's McNair Program welcomed 13 new scholars in January. The ultimate goal of the McNair Program is to increase the attainment of Ph.D. degrees by students from underrepresented segments of society. More information about the program and scholars can be found at mcnair.truman.edu. Pictured, front row, left to right: Thomas Lona, Christina Elem, Nala Turner, Ama Idun, Anna Wang, Patricia Flanagan and Jonas Chang. Back row, left to right: Elias Garcia, Johanna Burns, Rebecca Light, Julia Nguyen, Ari Vera and Sydney Matheis.