History of Truman State University

Ever hear someone say they went to "Northeast?"

Truman State University has had seven different names in its’ time educating bright young minds in the Midwest. 

Read about our name changes!
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Sesquicentennial Celebration

Biographies

Learn more about former presidents of the university, as well as educators who served as the first professors at the Normal School in 1867. 

Building Names

Learn about the origins of campus buildings, as well as their namesakes. 

Traditions

Laying of the Wreath, the Flame to the Second Century, and the Joseph Baldwin statue all have unique significance to our university.