Vol. 30 No. 26 - March 23, 2026

Features

TRU-Biz Forum Highlights Entrepreneurship

The next installment of the Chuck and Sherri Woods TRU-Biz Forum will take place from 2:30-4 p.m. April 1 in Violette Hall 1000.

The upcoming forum focuses on entrepreneurship with renowned experts in the area, including; Paul McCain (’12) founder and CEO of Diode Dynamics; Audra Jackson, owner of State Farm Agency and founder and owner of The Gathering Grounds; Mark Fellows (’94) founding investor and executive vice president of product delivery for Tarang Inc.; and Jason Schmidt (’02) co-inventor and co-founder of LumaNail. The event moderator will be Truman student Chase Haustein, president of the Community of College Entrepreneurs.

McCain is the founder and CEO of Diode Dynamics, a U.S.-based manufacturer of high-performance automotive LED lighting. After starting as a teenager in his garage, McCain built the company into an industry leader by prioritizing product innovation, technology-driven operations and domestic manufacturing. Today, Diode Dynamics has more than 80 team members and maintains a strong reputation among automotive enthusiasts, off-road adventurers and specialty vehicle manufacturers.

Jackson serves as a State Farm agent for Kirksville and the surrounding northeast Missouri areas, providing insurance for homes, autos and small businesses. The State Farm – Audra Jackson Agency is currently in its 11th year. In 2025, Jackson opened The Gathering Grounds – a local coffee shop and cafe committed to providing quality coffee and unique food options, as well as a space for fellowship and community within Kirksville.

After a 31-year career in the banking industry, Fellows joined former colleagues to establish Tarang Inc., which redefines how financial professionals engage and grow, bringing AI-powered solutions that drive client engagement, simplify processes and unlock time for building trusted relationships. Fellows retired from U.S. Bank as senior vice president and head of lead management for its consumer lending business lines. Prior to this, he was senior vice president in digital marketing campaign management with Citibank.

As the co-inventor and co-founder of the LumaNail, Schmidt has helped design a patent-pending roofing nail that enhances durability, visibility, installation efficiency and sustainability in roofing systems. With scientific training in biology and chemistry at Truman, a J.D. from Thomas Jefferson in San Diego and his LL.M. in intellectual property and technology from Washington University, Schmidt pivoted from a litigator to a business owner. He is currently bringing his expertise and knack for creative problem-solving into the construction industry, where he is looking to turn his next bold idea into a real-world solution.

For additional information, visit the TRU-Biz website or contact Josh Roland, administrative assistant for the School of Business and Professional Studies, at jroland@truman.edu or 660.785.4346.
Truman Students Win Big in Gould Essay Contest

Nahom Jember, Ruhama Adnew and Aiden Roberts earned first and second place in the Robert Gould Scholastic Award, winning a combined $17,500.

For more than 30 years, SS&C Technologies, a financial technology company, has sponsored the award in honor of Robert L. Gould. It recognizes outstanding university students who produce academic papers on topics related to investment management strategies, theories and trends. The concept for papers this year was financial services at a generational crossroads.

Jember won first place and a $10,000 award with his paper, “Financial Services at a Generational Crossroads: Building Trust and Personalization Across Gen Z, Gen Alpha, and Legacy Clients.” Adnew and Roberts won second place and a $7,500 award with their paper, “Financial Services at a Generational Crossroads.”
Truman to Welcome Prospective Students and Families, April 17-18

Truman will welcome hundreds of prospective students and their families during Truman Experience Weekend, April 17-18.

The Truman Experience Weekend offers multiple opportunities for future students and their families to discover what Truman has to offer. Flexible scheduling allows for guests to personalize their visit and make the most of their time on campus through tailored presentations, special events and personal interactions.

Friday evening, dining halls and food trucks will be available for dinner. President Sue Thomas will be on hand to engage with students in a unique activity. Staff members from the Admissions Office and the Center for Academic Excellence will be available for a question-and-answer session.

Evening entertainment options include shows at the Del and Norma Robison Planetarium and the James G. Severns Theatre in Ophelia Parrish, as well as student ambassador-lead campus tours. The planetarium is hosting a “Tour of the Galaxy” and will begin the show at 7 p.m. Truman Theatre will perform the fantastical comedy action “She Kills Monsters” at 7:30 p.m. Student ambassadors from the Office of Admissions will lead golden hour campus tours at 7 p.m. A tour of the A.T. Still University Museum of Osteopathic Medicine will also take place at 7 p.m. The complete itinerary for the weekend can be found at truman.edu/experience. Updates will be reflected as they are announced.

On Saturday, dining halls will be open for lunch and dinner. Before main presentations begin, academic advisor drops-ins, a reception to meet faculty members and morning campus tours will be available from 9-10:15 a.m. President Thomas will then kick off the day with a welcome address, followed by panel presentations, various tours and special activities for students and parents to enjoy.

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about many aspects of Truman throughout the day with presentations from academic programs, study abroad, Athletics, Residence Life, the Office of Community Engagement and Financial Aid, among others.

Tours will be available of the entire campus, as well as residence halls and the Student Recreation Center. Visitors should also keep an eye out for Spike, the University mascot.

The Truman Experience Weekend is one of a variety of visit options for prospective students. The University continues to conduct individual in-person visits – complete with campus tours – every weekday. Other arrangements can be made for special circumstances.

Prospective students and their families interested in attending the Truman Experience Weekend can find more information at truman.edu/experience. Details about specific events will be posted to the site as they become available. For more information, contact the Admissions Office at 660.785.4114 or admissions@truman.edu.
Truman Theatre Production “Lions in Illyria” Made for Young Audiences

Truman Theatre will perform “Lions in Illyria” at 7:30 p.m. March 26-28 and at 2 p.m. March 29 in the Ophelia Parrish Black Box Theatre.

Each year, Truman Theatre includes a production tailored to young audiences. “Lions in Illyria” is a family friendly comedic retelling of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.” Follow Violet, a young lioness, as she navigates a world of lovestruck peacocks, graceful gazelles and ridiculous warthogs. Packed with music, mischief and heart, this comedy brings Shakespeare’s classic tale to life in a land where animals rule and anything can happen.

Truman's production toured several different elementary schools across the state the week prior to opening on campus. Actors have worked with elements of Shakespeare and Commedia Dell'arte to bring the whimsical land of Illyria to life to audiences of all ages.

Tickets are available now and can be purchased online for $10. For additional information, visit the Truman Theatre website or email boxoffice@truman.edu.
Lyceum Series Features Music by Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra

The Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra will be the next performance in the Kohlenberg Lyceum Series at 7 p.m. March 28 in Baldwin Auditorium.

Recognized as one of the state's most prominent community-based orchestras, the Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra (SEISO) reaches 12,000 people every year. It promotes orchestral experiences for the regional community and musicians by providing live performances, educational opportunities and rural outreach programs for all ages.

In their performance at Truman, SEISO will feature eight classic pieces and orchestral renditions of modern songs. The program includes “Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2,” composed by Franz Liszt, as well as “Bolero,” composed by Maurice Ravel, in the first half of the performance. The second half contains popular works “I Dreamed a Dream” from “Les Misérables,” composed by Claude-Michel Schönberg, and “Rhapsody in Blue,” composed by George Gershwin. Truman faculty members Jill Phillips, assistant professor of music, voice, along with Elizabeth Crecca, assistant professor of music, piano, will be featured in these two works respectively.

Tickets are now available and can be picked up at any of three convenient campus locations: the Union and Involvement Office in the Student Union Building; the Advancement Office in McClain Hall 205; or the Admissions Office in the Ruth W. Towne Museum and Visitors Center. Tickets are also available off campus at the Kirksville Arts Association in downtown Kirksville. Any remaining tickets will be available at the ticket window in Baldwin Hall beginning 30 minutes before the performance.

Tickets for the 2025-26 Kohlenberg Lyceum Series are provided free of charge thanks to the generous support of local sponsors, the Friends of the Lyceum program and the Truman State University Foundation.

For more information about the Kohlenberg Lyceum Series, visit lyceum.truman.edu or contact the Advancement Office at 660.785.4133.
Greek Week Raises Funds for Kirksville Adaptive Swim Program

Greek Week 2026 will benefit the Beyond Boundaries Adaptive Swim Program, hosted by Kirksville Parks and Recreation.

Beyond Boundaries is a program designed for athletes with physical, developmental and intellectual disabilities who are ready to build skills, confidence and endurance in the water. Each swimmer receives structured, individualized instruction with the long-term goal of preparing for competition. Additional information can be found at kirksville.gov/p/parks-recreation or on the Kirksville Parks and Recreation Facebook page.

Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) will host promotional tables from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. during the weeks of March 23-26 and March 30-April 2 in and around the Student Union Building. These tables will be open for donations from all members of the Truman community in support of the Beyond Boundaries Adaptive Swim Program. Last year’s Greek Week raised more than $18,000 for American Red Cross and Special Olympics Missouri.

Additional information about Greek Week and Fraternity and Sorority Life can be found on the FSL Instagram, Linktree or at fsl.truman.edu. All questions should be directed to fsl@truman.edu.

Announcements

COMM Week Celebrates Communication at Truman
Lambda Pi Eta, Truman’s communication honor society, will host their annual COMM Week celebration, March 23-27.

COMM Week is a weeklong celebration of the communication discipline. It brings students, faculty and alumni together through professional development, community involvement and fun events. The celebration highlights how communication connects people and shapes interaction with the world.

Throughout the week, alumni career panels, resume workshops, First Amendment discussions and social gatherings will be featured in various areas around campus and in downtown Kirksville.

Cookie Tabling & Faculty Appreciation Station
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
March 23
Quad

COMM Alumni Panel Night
6 p.m.
March 24
Baldwin Hall 114

Resume and LinkedIn Workshop
6 p.m.
March 25
Kirk Building, Second Floor

COMM Law and the First Amendment Event
6 p.m.
March 26
Baldwin Hall 114

Pie a Professor / LPH Exec (Voting Winner Event)
3 p.m.
March 27
Quad
Follow @lphtrumanstate on Instagram for most accurate time.

COMM Social Night
6-8 p.m.
DuKum Inn, 111 S. Elson St.

Additional information about the week’s events, as well as updated times and locations, can be found on the Lambda Pi Eta Instagram.
Student Government to Host Annual Student Appreciation Week
Forensic Scientist Alumna to Discuss Work in Trace Evidence
The Forensic Science Club, Criminal Justice Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies will host “Killer Bites with a Forensic Scientist” at 8 p.m. March 23 via Zoom in Magruder Hall 2090.

Loraine Sperling graduated from Truman in 2022 with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry. She now works for the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) as a criminalist in trace evidence. In her talk, Sperling will share about her work in the MSHP crime laboratory, where she processes and traces evidence.

This event is free to attend. Participants are asked to RSVP here, but this is not required to attend. Pizza and brownies will be provided for attendees, while supplies last. Questions should be directed to Elizabeth Wiles, associate professor of criminal justice studies and director of interdisciplinary studies and student research, at ewiles@truman.edu.
Showgirls to Host Prep Clinic, 2026-27 Season Tryouts
The Truman Showgirls will host a prep clinic for high school and collegiate-level dancers, as well as tryouts for the 2026-27 Showgirls season.

The clinic will take place from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. March 28 in the Pershing Building Small Gym. The event will allow dancers strengthen their skills for high school or college dance teams. Dancers should wear clothes or dancewear they can move in comfortably. There will be a performance for family and friends at the end of the clinic to showcase the material learned.

There is a $15 fee for the clinic that covers lunch. Payment should be brought with participants the day of the event in the form of cash, Venmo or a check made out to the Showgirls Dance Team. All dancers will have to sign an informed consent and treatment authorization form to participate. This form will be emailed to attendees closer to the event. Dancers must print it out and bring it with them on the day of the clinic. They will receive a confirmation email including more details about the prep clinic the week of the event.

In-person tryouts for the 2026-27 Truman Showgirls Dance Team will take place April 24-25. Both days are mandatory to tryout in-person. Tryout material will be taught from 5:30-8:30 p.m. April 24. The official tryout will take place from 9-11:30 a.m. April 25. After tryouts there will be a team meeting for all selected dancers from 12-1 p.m.

To try out, participants must be a senior in high school, a transfer student who is already admitted to Truman or a current Truman student. All candidates must have prior dance experience. There is a $25 fee to tryout. Payment should be brought with participants April 24 in the form of cash or a check made out to the Showgirls Dance Team. Payments can also be sent through Venmo the day of the event. All participants must sign a waiver to participate in tryouts. Participants must bring their health insurance card or know their health insurance information to complete the waiver. They will receive an email closer to the tryout date with further information.

Registration for the clinic is due by 11:59 p.m. March 23. The registration form, along with further information about the event, can be accessed here. Registration for the Showgirls Dance Team tryouts is due by 11:59 p.m. April 18. The registration form and additional information about tryouts can be accessed here.

Additional information can be found on the Showgirls Linktree. Questions about the clinic or tryouts should be directed to the Showgirls at trumanstateshowgirls@gmail.com.
Engage Sessions Encourage Student Safety, Awareness
Organization Offers Free Help with Tax Preparation
Beta Alpha Psi will host free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) sessions for Truman students, employees and community members.

The final VITA session of the semester will take place from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. March 28 in Violette Hall 1432. Students, employees or community members who come to VITA should bring: social security cards for spouses and dependents; bank routing numbers and bank account numbers for direct deposit; wage and earnings statements such as W-2, 1098T and 1099; a copy of last year’s federal and state tax returns if available; and, if applicable, the total paid for day care provider(s) and the day care provider’s tax identifying number. VITA services will be completed by IRS-certified volunteers and will also offer free electronic filing to receive a faster return.

Appointments are required. Truman students can make appointments online. International students who did not have income for 2025 will need to schedule an appointment to file Form 8843. The final session of the semester for international students filing 8843 forms will take place from 7-9 p.m. March 25 in Violette Hall 1428. Truman employees and community members must call 660.785.6064 to schedule an appointment. For more information, visit bap.truman.edu/vita.
Children’s Literature Festival Open to Truman Students, Employees
Truman students and employees are invited to attend The Children’s Literature Festival free of cost, March 27.

This year’s author lineup includes Robbi Behr and Matthew Swanson, Tamika Burgess, Rob Buyea, Heather Murphy Capps, Megan E. Freeman, Sarah Guillory, Matt Heagerty, Varian Johnson, Meg Eden Kuyatt, Brandon Mull and Taryn Sanders. More information about them can be found on the CLF website.

Attendees can pick up a schedule of events the day of the Festival at the information table in the Student Activities Building, just outside the bookstore.

All individuals attending must be pre-registered. Registration can be completed online at childrensliteraturefestival.truman.edu. Additional information about the event may be obtained from the Truman Today newsletter, the Children’s Literature Festival webpage or by contacting clf@truman.edu.
English Department to Host Award-Winning Poet, Author
The English Department will host “Impossible Landscapes: An Evening of Poetry with Brian Brodeur” from 7-8 p.m. March 25 in Ophelia Parrish 2210. Brodeur is an associate professor of English at Indiana University East. He is the author of four poetry books, most recently “Some Problems with Autobiography,” which won the New Criterion Poetry Prize. Recent poems and literary criticism appear in The Hopkins Review, The Hudson Review and Pushcart Prize XLIX.
Virtual Lecture Explores Fundraising in the Museum World
Truman Interdisciplinary Studies will host a virtual lecture and discussion with Dr. Coutney Skipton-Long from 1:30-2:30 p.m. March 26.

The Glass House was built by architect Philip Johnson between 1949 and 1995 and rests in a National Trust Historic Site in New Canaan, Connecticut. The 49-acre site features 14 structures, including the Glass House, and various temporary exhibitions, along with a permanent collection of paintings and sculptures from the 20th century.

Skipton-Long, director of development at The Glass House, will discuss advancement and fundraising in the museum world. Those interested can join the conversation via Zoom.
Alum to Present on 16th-Century Roman Military Triumphs
The Department of Art, Design and Art History will host a talk with Truman alumna Dr. Jasmine Cloud from 4-5 p.m. March 30 in Ophelia Parrish 2210.

Cloud, a 2005 Truman graduate, is an associate professor of art history at the University of Central Missouri. Her presentation, “Reclaiming Rome's Imperium: Celebrating Military Victors in the Sixteenth-Century Forum,” will explore how the military triumphs of Charles V in 1536 and Marc'Antonio Colonna 1571 were celebrated in the Forum in Rome.

This event is free and open to the public. It is funded by the School of Arts and Humanities Alumni Visit Grant.
Farewell Reception for Charles Hunsaker
Summer Registration Now Open
Truman students interested in taking classes this summer can begin registering for courses March 17.

Summer is a great time for students to focus their attention on a challenging class, or work on boosting their GPA for scholarship renewal or graduate school applications. It is also an opportunity to make a lot of progress toward an additional major or minor without falling behind.

Courses are available in a variety of options, including online, hybrid and in-person delivery methods. The flexibility of summer courses provides students the opportunity to have a job, take a vacation or socialize with friends back home.

With six separate terms throughout the summer, students have multiple options to fit their needs. Interim classes run May 9-23. The first round of five-week courses, as well as 10-week courses, begin May 26, while the second round of five-week courses begins June 29. An eight-week session begins June 1. The August interim runs from July 25-Aug. 8. For more information visit summer.truman.edu.
Submissions Open for Short Film Festival
Submissions are now open for the Truman Short Film Festival, taking place at 3 p.m. April 11 in the Del and Norma Robison Planetarium.

Short film submissions are due by midnight April 7. Submission is open to all Truman students. Submission guidelines will be made available via the Film Club Linktree.

Admission to the festival is free and food and door prizes will be provided. Viewer discretion is advised. Some films may contain mature language and themes or content that may not be suitable for all audiences.
Workshops to Provide FAQs for Student Orgs
Union and Involvement Services will host workshops throughout the semester that cover some commonly asked questions and topics from student organizations.

Reserving Space on Campus
6 p.m.
April 7
Violette Hall 1010

Publicity and Advertising on Campus
6 p.m.
April 14
Violette Hall 1010

While focus will primarily be geared toward student organizations, any student is welcome to attend to learn more about this process and resources available on campus. For questions, please reach out to orgs@truman.edu.
Ag Capstone Selling Vegetable, Herb, Flower Seedlings
Bloomin’ Truman is accepting pre-orders for their seedling sale, now until April 10.

Behind the Bloomin’ Truman project is Kaitlyn Alexander and JT Gerdes, students in the senior capstone course taught by Michael Siepel, professor of agricultural science. Alexander and Gerdes are selling locally grown vegetable, herb and flower plant starters to students, faculty and staff, as well as the broader Kirksville community. They offer a wide variety of tomatoes, peppers, basil, parsley and marigolds.

Sales will take place April 10-17, but pre-sales are encouraged via the pre-order form. Questions should be directed to bloomintruman@gmail.com.
Online Latin Courses Expedite Undergrad Requirements
Tutoring Center Hiring for 2026-27 Academic Year
The Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) Tutoring Center is hiring academic peer tutors for the 2026-27 academic year.

This is a scholarship or work-study position, three to four hours per week, with initial training and additional training throughout employment. Tutors provide academic support to their peers with one-on-one instruction for specific courses, subjects or learning strategies support.

All majors are welcome to apply. The Center is particularly seeking tutors for ACCT 220/221; BIOL 107; BSAD; Communication Disorders; Computer Science; DATA 222; Economics; Health Science; LING 238; Math; Nursing; PHYS 185; Statistics; and Learning Strategies.

To qualify, students must maintain scholarship eligibility, be a sophomore or above and have successfully completed the course they plan to tutor with an "A" or "B."

Students can apply on TruPositions. Any questions or concerns can be directed to Violet Odzinski, the Center supervisor, at vodzinski@truman.edu.
Summer Employment Opportunities with Upward Bound
Upward Bound is currently seeking Truman juniors, seniors or graduate students to serve as residential mentors for the 2026 Summer Academy.

Upward Bound participants are income-eligible students from Northeast Missouri high schools, and the Academy is designed to help prepare underrepresented students for success in college.

Dates of employment are May 28-July 1, with most weekends free. Successful applicants are responsible, high-energy, interested in working with adolescents and possess an understanding of educational barriers experienced by low-income/first-generation college applicants.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions have been filled with qualified candidates. For more information, or to access an online application, visit the Upward Bound website.
CAE Seeking Student Employees for 2026-27 Academic Year
The Center for Academic Excellence is accepting applications for student workers for the 2026-27 academic year. Additional information and applications for these positions are available on TruPositions.

For questions about tutoring positions, contact Violet Odzinski, Tutoring Center supervisor, at vodzinski@truman.edu. For questions about the Bulldog Scholars Program, contact Ashleigh Harding, director of student success, at aharding@truman.edu.

Notables

McDonald, Martin, Smith Present at Missouri Conference on History

Owen Martin, Jason McDonald and Christian Smith.

Jason McDonald, associate professor of history, along with Owen Martin and Christian Smith, senior history majors, presented at the Missouri Conference on History, March 11-13.

The group submitted their research in a panel focused on right-wing political movements and conservative opposition in 20th century America. The panel, titled “Conservatism, Radicalism, and Political Conflict in Twentieth-Century America,” featured three papers that addressed distinct aspects of American political activism.

McDonald’s paper explored the legacy of eugenicist Harry H. Laughlin and questioned whether the Truman administration’s immigration policies marked a substantive ideological departure from those underlying the Immigration Act of 1924. Martin’s paper, titled “Faith, Fascism, and Franco: How the Spanish Civil War Transformed Father Coughlin’s Populist Crusade,” examined the impact of the Spanish Civil War on the ideology and organization of the Coughlinite movement in the late 1930s. Smith’s paper investigated congressional conservative opposition to the Truman administration’s Fair Deal program, utilizing archival research supported by the Schwengel Scholarship, which allowed him to access primary sources at the Truman Presidential Library in Independence, Missouri.

Martin was awarded the Petra DeWitt Prize for Best Student Paper, an honor presented annually at the Missouri Conference on History to recognize exceptional research. The conference is among the largest regional gatherings of historians in the Midwest. It offers students the opportunity to present original research alongside faculty scholars and graduate students from institutions throughout the region.
Hirsch to Serve as Consultant, Lecturer for Federal Writer’s Project

Jerrold Hirsch, professor emeritus of history, will serve as a consultant and present a lecture for The Federal Writer’s Project, June 29-July 18.

The National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Institute for Higher Education Faculty is hosted by the City University of New York and will function as a blended in-person and virtual course. Participants will also spend one week in Washington, researching the Federal Writers' Project at the Library of Congress and at the National Archives.

Hirsch will act as a consultant on the planning and implementation for the Institute on “The Federal Writers’ Project: New Directions for Research, Teaching and Public Engagement.” He will also give a guest lecture at the Institute and serve as a discussion leader on several topics. His continuing research and writing on the New Deal’s Federal Writers’ Project will be a significant part of the seminar.
Mandell Debuts Revolution Series at Assumption University
Daniel Mandell, emeritus professor of history, lectured on “The Founders Saw the Dangers of Great Wealth” at Assumption University’s Curtis Performance Hall in Worcester, Massachusetts, March 19. His talk was the inaugural event in Assumption’s series considering the ideas imbedded in the American Revolution. A video recording of the event will be posted on Assumption University’s Vimeo page.

Scholarship Opportunities

Purdy Scholarship Seeks Campus Leaders
The Missouri Scholarship and Loan Foundation will offer the Purdy Emerging Leaders Scholarship, named in honor of Allan Walker Purdy. Born in 1914 on a farm near Macon, Purdy was the first in his family to attend a four-year college. He worked in the University of Missouri’s College of Agriculture before becoming the campus’s first director of scholarships and student financial aid.

This program supports candidates who demonstrate leadership, character and academic performance. It is open to students who started higher education right after high school, as well as adult learners who are now pursuing or returning to complete a degree. Additionally, these students have a vision, are eager to make their contribution to the world and have the work ethic to bring their dreams to fruition.

The scholarship application period runs through April 1. More information, including details on how to apply, can be found here. The scholarship amount can vary based on an applicant’s circumstances. The general range will be $2,000-$5,000 based on student aid index (SAI), unmet need and other factors.

Applicants must: be a Missouri resident; be an undergraduate second-, third- or fourth-year student for the 2026-27 academic year; enrolled full-time and making satisfactory academic progress; and have a cumulative college GPA of 2.5 or higher. Recommendation from an instructor, counselor, advisor, current or recent supervisor, community leader or other similarly qualified individual is required.
Info Session Helps Students with Nationally Competitive Fellowships
An information session for nationally competitive fellowships will take place at 4:30 p.m. April 7 in Violette Hall 1010.

Each year, Truman nominates students who have shown outstanding academic performance and exceptional service accomplishments for national fellowship opportunities. The application process is rigorous and highly competitive, but support is provided as students prepare and apply for these prestigious scholarships. A list of available competitive national fellowships, as well as information for each of them, can be found at truman.edu/majors-programs/more-learning-opportunities/fellowships/.

Students interested in applying for fellowships are encouraged to attend the informational session, as many deadlines occur early in the fall semester. Registration for the session is available here. Light refreshments will be available.

Questions about national fellowships should be directed to Marla Fernandez, director of financial aid, at mfernandez@truman.edu.