Truman State University Admitted Student Profiles & Alumni

Truman State University has a long and distinguished history of alumni who have gone on to make significant contributions in varied fields. Here are just a few notable alumni:

• Jedh Colby Barker (1948): Posthumous recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Vietnam War.
• Mary Anne Marsh (1972): President of the National Women's Law Center.
• Robert J. Dole (1952): Former United States Senator from Kansas and Republican presidential nominee.
• Jenna Fischer ('95): Actress and producer, best known for her role as Pam Beesly in the NBC sitcom The Office.
• Sean J. O'Neill (1989): Chief Justice of the Missouri Supreme Court
• Trudy Cooper ('76): Co-founder of the Outback Steakhouse restaurant chain.
• David Maraniss (1971): Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author.
• Kelsey Johnson ('17): Astronaut candidate for NASA.
• Brad Mehldau (1993): Jazz pianist and composer.