Hello Truman alumni and friends! I’m Jackie Jackson, and I am excited to join the Truman State University community as Vice President of Advancement. My family and I are grateful for the warm welcome we’ve already received, and we are thrilled to be calling this special place home.
What has stood out to me most during my first days here is the pride, loyalty and genuine care that each person I have met has for Truman. That sense of connection is not only part of the University’s history; it is essential to its future. Alumni engagement, in all its forms, strengthens Truman by creating opportunity for students, deepening relationships across generations and ensuring the values of academic excellence and service continue to thrive.
I am fortunate to be joining a talented and dedicated Advancement team that is committed to building meaningful connections with alumni and friends of the University. Together, we are focused on listening, learning and creating opportunities for alumni to stay engaged in ways that are rewarding, impactful and fun! Whether that means reconnecting through events, mentoring students, volunteering or giving to a fund that matters to you, we are here for you.
One of the best ways to stay connected is by joining the Alumni Association. Membership helps sustain alumni programs, supports current students through scholarships and engagement opportunities and keeps Bulldogs connected no matter where life takes them. I invite you to learn more, get involved and be part of our growing network of alumni who continue to shape Truman’s future.
Thank you for your continued engagement and for all you do to keep Truman strong. Go Bulldogs!