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“Pursue the Future” Campaign Exceeds Goal

Foundation Banquet - Campaign Total $40,014,088April 2018—In less than the allotted five years, Truman surpassed the $40 million goal in its “Pursue the Future” fundraising campaign.  Nearly $23.7 million dollars has been allocated to support Foundation scholarships. Academic programs and faculty support will receive more than $7.9 million, followed by $5.4 million for mission enhancement gifts, including the Truman Fund for Excellence, along with more than $3 million for athletics.
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Featured Stories

  • Dan and Jan Shepherd: Alumni Pledge Record-Breaking Donation
  • Jennifer and Denis Austin: $90,000 Commitment Creates Excellence Fund for the School of Business
  • Mike and Janet McClaskey: $25,000 Challenge Gift will help Truman Celebrate Sesquicentennial Year
  • Doug and Diane Villhard: Donors Give Back with Pitch Competition
  • Paul and Alicia Garnett: Legacy Gift is a Big Win for Athletics
  • Chi and Candace Cheung: Scholarship Commitments with a Global Impact
  • Mark V. Gray Honorary Scholarship Established
  • Pinney Allen and Charles “Buddy” Miller III: Commitment Enhances Parents Scholarship
  • Dottie Dieckman: Estate Gift Funds New Scholarship Endowment
  • Kay (Dewey) Baird: Sharing Good Fortune With Others
  • Debra Kerby: Finding Ways To Pay It Forward
  • Jaime (Geer) Steinman: Honoring A Golf Coach
  • Phillip and Marla Brenner: Giving Initiative Receives Six-Figure Planned Gift Commitment
  • Ron and Elsie Gaber: Two Influential Foundation Funds Become Permanent Endowments
  • Mark Barner Establishes School of Business Endowment
  • John Thompson: Students Connect With Alumni Chicago Style
  • Mission Enhancement/Truman Fund for Excellence
  • The Impact of Your Gifts: How a Study Abroad Scholarship Made a Real Difference in the Life of a Truman Student
  • Truman Names First Charles J. McClain Pershing Scholar
  • Stadium Renovation Project Moving Forward
  • Truman State University Launches $40 Million “Pursue the Future” Fundraising Campaign

Campaign Newsletters

  • Summer 2017 Newsletter (PDF)
  • Summer 2016 Newsletter (PDF)
  • Fall 2015 Newsletter (PDF)

Campaign Video

  • “Pursue the Future” Campaign Kickoff Celebration
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