| Olivene Baker Child Development |
| This scholarship was established in 1984 by Olivene Baker ('66), her family, friends, and former students upon her retirement. Mrs. Baker started as director of the Child Development Lab in 1970 and later became an instructor in the Division of Home Economics. She passed away on December 3, 2010. |
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| Wayne and Anna M. Ball |
| This scholarship was established in 2002 by Daniel Ball and his four brothers, Edward, Richard, Patrick and Michael, in honor of their parents, Wayne and Anna Ball. Wayne Ball was a first generation college student who graduated from Truman in 1952 and later served as superintendent of schools in Palmer, Iowa, and in Novinger, Ravanna, and Renick, Mo. All five of Mr. and Mrs. Ball's sons graduated from Truman State University. |
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| Ruth B. Beal |
| This scholarship was established in 1989 by friends and family of Ruth Beal ('27) upon her death. Beal served as director of residence halls at Truman between 1953 and 1954 and returned to Truman as Dean of Women in 1957, a position she held for 10 years. Beal also served as an instructor in English at Truman from 1967 until 1972. Upon retirement in 1972, Beal was named Dean Emeritus of Women and Instructor Emeritus in English. |
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| Becoming a Reflective Practitioner Teaching Scholarship |
| This scholarship was established in November, 2023 by Kate Sutter to support Truman students who are pursuing a Master of Arts in Education. Kate was a Harry S. Truman Leadership Scholar who graduated magna cum laude from Truman in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts in History and then in 2006 with a Master of Arts in Education emphasizing in History/Social Studies. She is passionate about Ozarks history and especially her hometown of Lebanon, MO, where she taught high school social studies through 2022. Her family, including great-grandmother Hough and mother Debby, as well as aunts and uncles, have served as educators there over the last 100 years. |
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| Bernice B. Beggs Memorial |
| Bernice B. Beggs ('22) served as an assistant professor of English at Truman from 1926 until 1958. Beggs had several articles printed in educational magazines along with published poetry. Friends of Beggs initiated this scholarship in 1985. |
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| Dr. Clifton R. Bell Research |
| This award was established in 1985 to honor a man who spent 45 years in public education. Dr. Clifton Bell served as superintendent of schools in Farmington, Mo., and Galesburg, Ill., before coming to Truman in 1964 as a professor of secondary education. He continued teaching at Truman until his retirement in 1976. |
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| Phyllis Bragg Belt Family |
| This scholarship was established in 2010 by Phyllis Belt ('53) in honor of her family members who graduated or attended Truman: Elvin Bragg, James W. Bragg, Madison Drew Belt, Phyllis (Bragg) Belt ('53), Rebecca (Hunter) Belt ('84), Susan (Belt) McCarty ('83), Harry Stroup ('29) and M. Louise Stroup ('62). Mrs. Belt wanted to honor her family's long legacy with Truman State University. |
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| Agnes Blackwood |
| This memorial was created by the late Lanius W. Madsen ('21) in June 1983 as a tribute to his sister-in-law, Agnes Blackwood Hardy ('35), who retired in 1972 after 42 years as an elementary school teacher in Shelbina, Mo. Madsen retired as a high school instructor and superintendent. |
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| President Joseph P. Blanton Memorial |
| Joseph P. Blanton, a Virginia native, came to Missouri in 1872. Blanton's background included teaching in Kentucky, followed by three years teaching as a faculty member at the Watson Seminary in Ashley, Missouri, and three years as principal of the Parker Seminary in Troy before becoming superintendent of schools in Mexico, Missouri, in 1877. Blanton was elected to the presidency of the Normal School at Kirksville (now known as Truman State University) in 1882 and remained in this position for nine years. During his presidency, Blanton established a reputation as an outspoken leader with a gift for public speaking, and was also the youngest president in the history of the institution, having been appointed shortly before his thirty-fourth birthday. This scholarship was established in 2018 by David A. Blanton, III, of Saint Louis, Missouri, in honor of his great-grandfather, President Joseph P. Blanton. |
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| Nora Belle (McClintock) Boling and James C. Boling |
| This scholarship was established in 2001 by Rebecca (Boling) Studer ('64), her husband Jim, and their children Megan and Ahren to honor Rebecca's mother and father. Nora Boling was 91 at the time of its establishment and passed away in 2007 following James's passing in 1998. Nora was born July 10, 1910 and attended Hannibal-LaGrange and Culver Stockton Colleges. She taught at the one-room school at Hazzard, Mo., from 1929-1939. Her daughters attended Truman when it was Northeast Missouri State Teachers College. The family involvement in education continues with grandchildren in teaching and administrative positions in school districts in Monroe, Marion, Shelby and Ralls counties. Nora's family and friends were blessed by her life and many lives will continue to be enriched and encouraged by memories of her spirit and her time with us. |
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| Mabel Kennedy Carr Education |
| This scholarship was established in 1999 to honor Mabel Kennedy Carr, a 1929 graduate of Northeast Missouri State Teachers College, now Truman State University. |
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| Frank and Mary Carter Mathematics |
| This scholarship was established in 1991 by Frank W. Carter ('47), in memory of his wife, Mary B. Carter ('49). |
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| Frank and Linda Colton |
| Truman State University alumni Frank and Linda Colton dedicated their careers to the field of education. Two of their children, Cathy and Caryn, also graduated from Truman. To commemorate their family's connection with Truman, the Coltons invested in a charitable gift annuity, the Frank and Linda Colton Endowed Scholarship fund, to benefit their alma mater. In honor of the impact education has had on their lives, the couple also established the Frank and Linda Colton Scholarship which will be awarded on an annual basis to a deserving student at Truman pursuing a degree in education. |
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| Leona L. Cozean and Ruby Cooper Memorial |
| This fund was established by Leona Cozean ('30). Mrs. Cozean was a teacher and counselor in the Quincy public schools for 25 years. Her sister, Ruby Cooper ('28), was also a counselor in Quincy. Mrs. Cozean established this scholarship through a bequest. She passed away on April 10, 2000 at the age of 94. |
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| Cozette Family Endowed |
| This scholarship was established in 2010 by Dr. Cheryl and Mr. Steve Cozette. Dr. Cozette serves as a member of the Board of Governors at Truman State University. They established this scholarship as part of the Bright Minds Bright Futures Campaign to benefit students pursuing a Masters of Education degree. |
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| Leola and Bob Daniels |
| This scholarship was established in 2018 in memory of Leola Daniels (’57, ’60) by her loving husband of 59 years, Bob Daniels (’59, ’61,’64). They were graduates of Novinger High School and together attended Kirksville State Teachers College (now Truman State University). Following graduation, Leola taught elementary education in Hammond, Indiana. They were married in 1959 and Bob also taught in Indiana until they both retired in 1990. During her career, Leola also taught teachers at Purdue University-Calumet Campus. Leola had a great love of children, loved to travel, and will be remembered for being an excellent cook. This scholarship was established in her memory to support a student from Novinger who is pursuing a career in elementary education. |
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| Dorothy (Dottie) Marie Dieckman Endowed |
| This scholarship was established with an estimated $180,000 gift facilitated by Dieckman from the estate of her godparents, James and Dorothy Huebsch. A native of Warrenton, Mo., Dieckman attended Northeast Missouri State Teachers College (now Truman State University) and earned an undergraduate degree in Mathematics in 1967 and a Master of Arts degree in Education in 1972. Dieckman is a resident of Arvada, Colorado and is a longtime supporter of the Math department at Truman. She established this scholarship in 2016 to help undergraduate students with financial need achieve the goal of becoming a math teacher. |
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| Joan Fromme Endowed Education |
| This scholarship fund was created in 2012 by Joan Fromme of Florissant, Missouri, to provide opportunity for deserving students to receive a Truman State University education. While an undergraduate student at Truman (then Northeast Missouri State University) Joan was an active member of several organizations including Alpha Phi Alpha, Cardinal Key, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Student Ambassadors and the Student Union Board. Joan graduated in 1973 having earned a bachelor of science in education with an emphasis in special education. Joan dedicated her career to the education of students with special needs as a teacher in the St. Louis Special School District. |
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| Robert and Bertha Glenn |
| Established in 2001 by Robert and Bertha Glenn ('46), this scholarship will provide financial support for future teachers who are serious students of high moral character. |
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| Katherine (Hoffmann) Graves and Ben D. Graves Scholarship |
| This scholarship was established in November, 2021 by Kyle Graves in honor of his parents. Katherine or "Katie" was a 1971 graduate of Northeast Missouri State University (now Truman State University). She earned both a Bachelor of Science in Business Education and a Master of Arts in Business Education. She had a strong belief in learning and personal development to achieve any goal one has established. She and Ben believed in hard work and fair compensation for that work. To that end, they would wish to "champion" those who work hard and believe in themselves. |
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| Sheryl Fullerton Grim Memorial |
| This scholarship was established in 1959 by friends, family and members of Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority to honor Sheryl Grim's memory. |
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| Cleo B. Hightower Memorial Education |
| Mrs. Cleo B. Hightower established this scholarship to provide opportunity for promising students to receive a quality education at Truman State University. Originally from Moberly, Mo., Mrs. Hightower taught in a Macon area school during the academic year and attended the university during summer sessions before completing her Bachelor of Arts in education in 1939 at Northeast Missouri State Teachers College (now Truman State University). She returned to her hometown of Moberly and accepted a teaching position in a nearby rural school. She met Claude Hightower upon returning to Moberly and they were married in 1947. When he accepted a position in St. Louis with Shell Oil shortly thereafter, she accepted a teaching position at the elementary school in University City where she remained throughout her career. They had one child, Patricia, who passed away within hours of her birth. Claude and Cleo enjoyed a brief retirement together prior to his passing in 1977. She passed away in 2012 and created this scholarship with a generous estate gift. |
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| Holman Family Graduate Student |
| This scholarship fund was established in 2008 to commemorate the Holman family's long association with Truman State University. The home of Squire Paul and Meeda (Daniel) Holman was located at 1001 South Florence Street, near campus, and the family opened their home to numerous Truman students over the years. Paul served on the Truman staff, working as a custodian in Magruder Hall. They influenced their children, Charles, Wilmer and Vinita, to pursue a college education and had a positive impact on many Truman students' lives through their long association. |
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| Squire Paul and Meeda Daniel Holman |
| This scholarship was established by Vinita Holman Swisher ('49), R. Donovan Swisher, and Ann Swisher Akin in 1996 to honor Vinita's parents. |
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| Leslie Rose Howell |
| This fund was established by Dr. Howell to provide financial support to outstanding students and to honor his wife, Leslie Rose Howell. Mrs. Howell graduated in 1966 with a Bachelor of Science in biology education. Leslie, who passed away in 1999, taught in the Marengo and Amana, Iowa schools and Warrenton, Mo., schools. |
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| Dr. William Kitts Memorial |
| Friends and relatives have memorialized Dr. William Kitts through a scholarship endowed in 1983. Kitts came to Truman in 1966 and served as associate professor of social science education through his retirement in 1978. |
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| Dr. Marilyn Koehler |
| This scholarship was established in 2008 by Dr. Marilyn Koehler ('73) to assist non-traditional students in their pursuit of education. Dr. Koehler began college at the age of 31 and retired as the Kirksville Primary School principal in 2007 after 34 years in public education and three years as a teacher for Buena Vista University. Dr. Koehler is now an ordained minister and team pastor for Fairview Church of the Brethren, Unionville, Iowa. |
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| Lesseig Family Education |
| This scholarship fund was established in 2013 by Sam and Dee Lesseig. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial support to outstanding Truman State University students. Sam Lesseig joined the mathematics faculty of Truman State University in 1963 and retired in 2013 after 50 years of service. He helped establish the University's intercollegiate golf program in 1983 and continued his coaching duties until his retirement. Dee Lesseig taught in the nursing program for 17 years before retiring in 1998. She then practiced as a nurse psychotherapist until 2010. The Lesseigs had three children, all of whom graduated from Truman. Vance ('86), Corey ('88, '92) and Kristin ('88) earned PhDs and are all now educators. They all played varsity golf at Truman and continue to enjoy the game. |
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| Suzanne (Hoffmann) Linke Education Endowed |
| This scholarship endowment was created in 2014 by Suzanne (Hoffmann) Linke of St. Louis, Missouri, to provide opportunity for deserving students to receive a Truman State University education. While an undergraduate student at Truman (then Northeast Missouri State Teachers College), Suzanne was an active member of several organizations including Alpha Phi Sigma and the Women's Recreation Association. Suzanne graduated in 1965 having earned a bachelor os science in education with an emphasis in physical education. After teaching for several years, she returned to the University and completed her Master of Arts in Education Administration in 1978. Suzanne dedicated her 35 year career to the physical wellness and education of students in the Ferguson-Florissant District in St. Louis, Missouri. |
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| Miles and Nancy Lovelace MAE Scholarship |
| Miles and Nancy Lovelace started this scholarship in 2022 to support a student with financial need enrolled in the MAE program. Dr. Miles Lovelace was a Professor of Education, Head of the Division of Education, and Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs. Mrs. Nancy Lovelace was an Assistant Professor of English. They were both at Truman State University from 1987-1997. |
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| Dean Earl and Edna Ludlow Education |
| Earl and Edna Ludlow established scholarships in the areas of business administration, education and math/computer science in 1982. Dr. Ludlow worked as a high school teacher, principal and superintendent covering the span of 20 years. He came to Truman in 1964 and served as Professor of Education and Dean of Instruction. He passed away on February 17, 1986. Mrs. Ludlow passed away on January 19, 1993. They left behind a bequest of $173,000 to Truman to support their three scholarship funds. |
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| Merry Lynn Lyle ('90, '91) Memorial |
| This scholarship was established in 2010 by Terri (Lyle) Wilson and Michael Wilson ('91) in memory of Terri's mother, Merry Lynn Lyle ('90, '91), a graduate of Truman and a faculty member at Truman. The scholarship is to assist nontraditional students achieve their educational pursuits. |
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| Madsen Family Education Scholarship |
| This scholarship was established in 2024 by Truman alums Danielle and Tyler Madsen. Danielle (Noring) earned an undergraduate degree in Accounting from Truman in 2010 and a Masters of Education degree in 2012. She taught middle school for the Kirksville School District before moving to the Jefferson City School District to teach high school mathematics. Tyler graduated from Truman in 2008 with an undergraduate degree in Exercise Science before earning a master's degree in Leadership in 2013. The Madsen Family Education Scholarship benefits students pursuing a Masters of Education degree with a preference given to individuals looking to teach at the middle or high school level and/or the subject of mathematics. |
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| Lois McKay Mattison Memorial |
| This scholarship fund was established in 2017 in loving memory of Lois McKay Mattison (’40) by her family. Born in 1914, Lois was raised in Humphreys, Mo., and enrolled at Northeast Missouri State Teachers College (now Truman). She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Education in 1940. As a student, she was involved in Alpha Phi Omega, Delta Sigma Epsilon and the Business Education Club. In her early career, she taught in several one room school houses in northeast Missouri. She married Dr. Roland G. Mattison and they lived in St. Louis. Lois taught high school business courses in the Normandy School District (Bel Nor). She later taught elementary school in the Parkway School District in St. Louis, and she received a certification in Library Science. She passed away in 2001. Her loving family established this scholarship to support students in their pursuit of higher education. |
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| McManis Family |
| This scholarship was established in 2005 by Michael A. and Marcia M. McManis with their daughters Erin E. McManis and Kristen V. McManis, both of whom are Truman alumna. |
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| John and Merril Morley Education |
| This scholarship fund was established in 2011 in honor of John and Merril Morley by their son, Dr. Lanny Morley (’62, ’64) and his wife, Beth (’63). |
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| Anna Catherine Brown Motter |
| Anna Catherine Brown Motter received a Bachelor of Science in 1934 from Northeast Missouri State Teachers College at a time when only five percent of college degrees were obtained by women. She paid for her own education by working during her college years. Her many years of teaching were in the rural schools of Audrain and Adair counties of Missouri and three years at the Novinger Missouri RI Elementary School. She believed in the power of education and loved teaching. Throughout her life, she placed great importance on her family, and loved music, traveling, church, reading, and the beauty of nature. She was always a positive person who looked for and found the best in people. She and her husband, Marion Motter, saw to it that their four children received college degrees, all from Truman (then Northeast Missouri State Teachers College)--Norman Keith ('60), Margaret Anne ('62), Josephine Annette ('66) and Kenneth Leon ('69). Mrs. Motter died March 19, 2009 at the age of 99. |
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| Clarence L. and Virginia (Prichard) Murphy |
| This scholarship was established in 1995 in honor of Virginia (Prichard) Murphy ('32) and the late Clarence L. Murphy ('32) by their daughter Janys A. (Murphy) Zimmerman ('55) and her husband, Willis W. Zimmerman. |
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| Vera Swingle Nelson Memorial |
| This scholarship was established in 2018 by John Millemon in honor of his aunt Vera (Swingle) Nelson ('54) and her children Roma (Nelson) Jones ('83) and Robert Nelson. Vera Nelson was an elementary school teacher who identified and came to the aid of children who needed extra encouragement and assistance. |
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| William H. & Eva Jane Noe Education |
| This scholarship was established in 2007 by William and Eva Jane Noe, a retired education professor, to support students pursuing careers as teachers. |
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| Margaret Raining Special Education |
| This scholarship was established with a planned gift from the estate of Margaret Raining to support students with financial need who are studying Special Education. She graduated from Truman State University in 1972 and earned a master's degree in 1977. Margaret passed away on April 4, 2010. |
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| Noah P. Richardson |
| This award was established in 1986 by family and friends in memory of Noah Richardson ('38). He spent more than 40 years at Truman and retired in 1974 with the title Director Emeritus of Independent Studies. |
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| Walter and Maurine Ryle |
| Dr. Walter ('16) and Maurine Ryle ('29) have had their names memorialized through the contributions of friends, relatives and former students. Dr. Ryle was the University's seventh president and is noted for having the longest tenure in the office serving from 1937 to 1967. |
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| Kelin Sanders Memorial |
| This scholarship was established in loving memory of Kelin Sanders in 2002 by her parents, Rex and Pat Sanders, and family and friends. Kelin was a graduate student at Truman State University and was passionate about her future career as a teacher. As a student teacher, Kelin brought a sense of vitality and creativity to the classroom. She also spent a great deal of time leading philanthropy projects. Her family and friends hope that this scholarship will help someone with the same kind of passion for teaching. |
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| Shelton Family |
| This scholarship was established in 1996 by John C. Shelton ('56) and Jennifer Shelton Smith ('68, '70) in honor of their father, Alpha Basil Shelton ('25) and their brother, Dr. Raymond O. Shelton ('48, '56). Alpha's three brothers, a sister and all seven of his children attended Truman. Alpha was County Superintendent of schools in Putnam County, Unionville, Mo., for 29 years and his son, Raymond, was County Superintendent of schools in Hillsborough County, Tampa, Fla., for 22 years. John C. Shelton was one of the first to arrive when the College of Lake County opened in 1969, where he was the chair of the Physical Sciences Department and later taught physics, retiring in 1995. |
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| Pearl (Buck) Slaughter Memorial |
| This scholarship was established in 2000 by Oren Slaughter ('49) in honor of his mother, Pearl (Buck) Slaughter. |
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| Smith/Jones/Nowlin/Boyer Family |
| This scholarship was established in 2006 by Denise Smith ('79) in honor of her family members that graduated or attended Truman: Betty Jean (Jones) Smith ('84), Gregory Wayne Smith ('83), Dorothy (Jones) Nowlin ('80, '84), Edison Nowlin ('59, '61), Steve Nowlin, Terri Nowlin, Debbie (Nowlin) Parnell ('79, '84), Michael Parnell ('81, '84), Keri (Nowlin) Tipton ('91), Scott Tipton ('87), Clyde Smith ('81), Amanda (Boyer) Hall and Christopher W. Boyer. Ms. Smith wanted to honor her family's long legacy with Truman and northern Missouri. |
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| W. Parks Smith Annual |
| This scholarship was established in 2012 by W. Parks Smith and his wife Barbara Weber. A native of Winfield, Mo., Parks graduated from Truman State University (then Northeast Missouri State Teachers College) in 1964 with a Bachelor of Science in mathematics and a minor in Physics. He was a member of Blue Key, Tau Kappa Epsilon and Kappa Delta Pi. Parks started his career by teaching high school mathematics and physics, and later in life he taught Telecommunications courses at Florissant Valley Community College. He spent three years in the Navy as both Enlisted and as an Officer. Following his military service, he continued his career at Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, where he worked in planning, engineering and field operations for 23 years. The last ten years of his working career he had his own telecommunication technical training company. Parks is an avid biker and loves to sail and travel. Best of all he likes to spend time with his wife and family. He is involved with the Oasis group in St. Louis and frequently leads Oasis bike rides. Education has had a profound influence on his life, and he credits Duane Norman for influencing his love of learning. This scholarship has been established with the hope that it will provide needed support for students who have a passion for teaching mathematics and physics at the secondary school level. |
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| W. Parks Smith Endowed |
| This scholarship was established in 2012 by W. Parks Smith and his wife Barbara Weber. A native of Winfield, Mo., Parks graduated from Truman State University (then Northeast Missouri State Teachers College) in 1964 with a degree in Mathematics and a minor in Physics. He was a member of Blue Key, Tau Kappa Epsilon and Kappa Delta Pi. Parks started his career by teaching high school Mathematics and Physics, and later in life he taught Telecommunications courses at Florissant Valley Community College. He spent three years in the Navy as both Enlisted and as an Officer. Following his military service, he continued his career at Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, where he worked in planning, engineering and field operations for 23 years. The last ten years of his working career he had his own telecommunication technical training company. Parks is an avid biker and loves to sail and travel. Best of all he likes to spend time with his wife and family. He is involved with the Oasis group in St. Louis and frequently leads Oasis bike rides. Education has had a profound influence on his life, and he credits Duane Norman for influencing his love of learning. This scholarship has been established with the hope that it will provide needed support for students who have a passion for teaching mathematics and physics at the secondary school level. |
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| Rosa Lee Soule Elementary Education |
| This scholarship fund was established in 2015 with an estate gift from Rosa Lee Soule of Burlington, Iowa. Miss Soule, a 1943 graduate of Northeast Missouri State Teachers College (now Truman), earned a Master of Arts in education from the University of Colorado in 1960 and enjoyed a productive and impactful 45-year teaching career. Her first teaching position was in a one-room rural school in Clark County, Mo. For the majority of her career, she taught third grade in the Burlington, Iowa, school district. She also spent time teaching in Hartley and Fairfield, Iowa; the Greenwood School Lab in Kirksville, Mo.; and in St. Louis County, Mo. |
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| Harold and Helen Stewart |
| This scholarship was established in 1991 by Miles and Nancy Lovelace and friends in memory of Nancy's parents, Harold and Helen Stewart. The intent of this scholarship is to enable students to attend Truman who would financially be unable to attend otherwise. |
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| Kathleen (Bohon) Strickler |
| This scholarship was established in 1986 by family, friends and her husband, Howard C. Strickler, as a memorial to Kathleen (Bohon) Strickler. She served Truman for more than 40 years in a number of positions, serving last as director of Career Planning & Placement. |
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| Dr. Joseph R. and Mrs. Jennie M. Verby Memorial |
| This scholarship was established in 2002 by Mr. John Verby, a 1963 graduate and educator, to honor his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Verby. Dr. Verby was a 1928 graduate and earned his Ph.D. in 1950 at Washington University. He served as assistant principal in charge of guidance in Webster Groves, Mo., for many years. Dr. Verby's grandson, Jonathan ('03) is a third generation Truman graduate and also pursued a career in education. |
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| Shirley Ann Watson Memorial Math |
| This scholarship was established in 1989 by a $30,000 bequest from the estate of Edna E. Watson Richard. This scholarship was made on behalf of Mrs. Richard and her late husband, John D. Watson, in memory of their daughter, Shirley Ann Watson ('70). |
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| Russell D. Wells Teacher Education Endowed |
| This scholarship fund was established in 2018 in memory and in honor of Russell Douglas Wells (BS, Industrial Arts Education, 1962; MA in Industrial Education, 1965), a life-long advocate of public education and award-winning secondary education teacher and curriculum author. While attending Northeast Missouri State University (now Truman), he met and later married Sharon Carole Wright (BS, Elementary Education, 1965), his wife of more than 50 years, and an accomplished public elementary school teacher. Both taught in St. Louis County and raised two daughters, Christine C. Wells Eason (BA, Journalism Communication, 1992) and Rebecca Wells-Albers. Russell was born in Kirksville, the only child of Russell T. and T. Louise Brenz, and spent his youth farming and attending several one-room country schoolhouses. His family eventually settled on a farm in Sublette, north of Kirksville, where they raised livestock and bred award-winning AKC-registered Collies. In high school, Russell excelled in the practical arts, particularly woodworking and, encouraged by his mother, pursued a college education. He was a proud first generation college student and graduate, as was his wife, Sharon. Russell was an active member of the Student National Education Association, the Agriculture Club and Alpha Kappa Lambda Fraternity. The Russell D. Wells Endowed Scholarship for Teacher Education will provide support in perpetuity to assist students as they embark upon a teaching career. |
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| Terry and Faye Whitworth Social and Cultural Studies |
| This scholarship was established in 2019 with a cash gift made by Terry and Faye Whitworth of Tacoma, Washington. Terry and Faye were graduates of Truman State University (1968). Terry graduated with a Bachelor of Science in education (Zoology) and Faye with a Bachelor of Science in Education (Social Science). Both Terry and Faye earned post graduate degrees from Utah State University. Faye holds a Master of Science and Master of Education and Terry holds a Master of Science and PhD in Entomology. Upon earning his PhD, Terry worked as an entomologist for a pest control company in Tacoma, Washington and Faye taught high school History. Terry eventually started Whitworth Pest Solutions and is an adjunct professor with the entomology department at Washington State University. He has devoted many years to the study of blow flies and their relatives and is well known as an expert in the taxonomy of the family. Both Terry and Faye credit their education at Truman for preparing them for graduate studies and successful careers. |
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| Jeanne Daily Wilson Legacy |
| The Jeanne Daily Wilson Legacy Scholarship was established in 2017 by Dr. Margaret Wilson in honor of her mother and the legacy she created for her family at Truman State University. This endowed fund is designed to provide scholarships in perpetuity.
Jeanne Daily Wilson (1964, 1967) had a great love for learning. She encouraged her children to pursue higher education and her family has a legacy at Truman State University that spans four generations. Jeanne was raised in Kirksville and after receiving a secretarial certificate at Northeast Missouri State Teachers College (now Truman), she moved to St. Louis to work at Monsanto. It was there that she met and married Philip J. Wilson, who had just returned from serving in World War II. They moved to Kirksville and he attended the University on the G.I. Bill, earning a Bachelor of Science in 1949. After having four children, Jeanne returned to the University on the same day her youngest child, Margaret, entered kindergarten. Jeanne earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Education in 1964 and a Master of Arts in English in 1967. She taught in the Kirksville Junior High School located on campus in the Ophelia Parrish Building and she also taught college courses at the University. The Daily/Wilson families have retained a close connection to the University to this day.
This scholarship honors the legacy of Jeanne Daily Wilson and her family members who are alumni of the University: Helen Daily (1937), Philip J. Wilson (1949), Jeanne Daily Wilson (1964, 1967), Dr. Philip Wilson, II (1975) and his wife, Dr. Wanda Wilson (1974), Dr. Michael Wilson (1969), Dr. James Wilson, Dr. Margaret Wilson (1979), Elizabeth Wilson (1998), Christopher Wilson (1999), Dr. Christine Wilson (2008) and Charles Lemley, IV (2011).
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| Bob G. and H. Janell Woods |
| This scholarship was established in 1999 by Bob and Janell Woods to provide support for an MAE student. Bob Woods passed away in 2003. Janell resides in Columbia, Mo. |
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| Lovelace Woodward |
| This scholarship was established by Leon ('53, '54) and Mary Lou ('54) (Lovelace) Woodward in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary in 2004. The Woodwards met on campus and were married in 1954. Both received degrees in education, and Leon was one of the founding members of Alpha Kappa Lambda. The Woodwards spent their careers in education; Leon was a principal and Mary Lou taught elementary students. Together, they raised four sons. |
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| Claire Swingle Millemon & Mary Jane Millemon Merrill |
| This scholarship fund was established in 2016 by John Millemon (’73, ’80) in loving memory of his mother, Claire Swingle Millemon (’44), and sister, Mary Jane Millemon Merrill (’68). The Swingle family placed great value on education. In 1931, Claire graduated from Mercer High School and her parents sold their farm in Mercer County for gold, which according to family lore, still had dirt on it. They moved their family sixty miles east to buy a farm near Kirksville so that Claire and her siblings could attend Northeast Missouri State Teachers College (now Truman State University). When Claire had earned enough credit hours, she begin teaching in small schools in northeast Missouri, including many one room school houses, while continuing to attend the University in the summers. She received her Bachelor of Science in mathematics education in 1944. Her daughter, Mary Jane, and son, John, followed their mother’s footsteps and enrolled in the education program at Truman. Mary Jane earned a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education in 1968 and taught for more than 40 years, primarily in Merriam, Kansas. John earned a Bachelor of Science in geography/social studies education in 1973 and a Master of Arts in counseling in 1980. After working in banking, finance and human development, he taught and mentored students at the Dallas County Community College District in Texas for many years, and retired in 2015 as the Assistant Dean of the Learning Center of Richland College and Program Facilitator for the Center for Renewal and Wholeness in Higher Education. He established this scholarship in loving memory of his mother and sister and the impact they had on his life and that of countless young students throughout the course of their careers. |
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