Truman State University in Kirksville, MO is pleased to announce that an agreement has been established between Priyanthi Dissanayake (www.scholarshipsforusa.com) and Truman State University (www.truman.edu). Truman has had Sri Lankan students on campus for many years, and we have always enjoyed this group of students for their hard work and different cultural diversity they bring to campus.
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Rachel Davis |
Priyanthi Dissanayake |
"During my recent visit to Sri Lanka, I met Priyanthi and was extremely impressed with her professionalism and knowledge of international student needs and international admissions requirements. By working with Priyanthi, I believe Truman will receive more highly qualified Sri Lankan students who are deserving of a quality education" (Rachel Davis, International Admissions Coordinator).
Truman State University is one of only 26 public liberal arts and sciences colleges in North America. It was founded in 1867 and is recognized nationally for its high standards of education, personal student attention, and affordability. Truman has been ranked as the #1 public university in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report "America's Best Colleges (2010)" for the past 13 years.
Truman's success as one of the nation's premier public liberal arts and sciences institutions can be traced to one guiding principle: an unwavering commitment to the undergraduate student. It offers an affordable education where intellectual challenge is embraced in a nurturing and diverse environment. Outside the classroom, the University emphasizes undergraduate student research, service learning, study abroad and student involvement. Along with over 45 undergraduate degrees, Truman offers 7 special graduate programmes. With 50% of the students immediately going to graduate school, Truman prepares them academically for that next step.
Truman State University is set in peaceful and safe Kirksville, Missouri. A town of about 17,000, Kirksville is the economic and cultural hub of Northeast Missouri. Kirksville offers a comfortable setting in a smaller city, a low cost of living, and friendly people to welcome international students. |