June 26, 2008 - Truman Track & Field student-athlete Christen Lauer was awarded one of 58 NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships Tuesday by the NCAA. Lauer graduated in May with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and was an Outdoor all-American this spring after finishing sixth in the triple jump at the 2008 NCAA Division II Track & Field Championships.
June 18, 2008 – Michael Smith has named Taira Roth as his assistant coach for the Truman women’s basketball program. Roth has ties with two other programs from within the MIAA in Missouri Western and Central Missouri and brings a record of 140-45 during her career as a player and coach.
June 12, 2008 – Truman wrestling coach David Schutter has announced that nine student-athletes, all former state qualifiers will be joining next year’s squad.
June 12, 2008 – Fueled by a national championship in women’s swimming and NCAA postseason opportunities in 13 of the 21 sports offered, the Truman State University Athletics department finished 24th in the annual United States Sports Academy Director’s Cup standings.