Former ATSU President Jack Magruder has died. Magruder served as ATSU’s 11th president from 2008-2012. Before becoming ATSU’s president, Dr. Magruder was a member of its Board of Trustees, bringing his visionary leadership and commitment to education to our University. During his tenure as president, Dr. Magruder was instrumental in the founding of ATSU’s Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health. Magruder began his career at Truman State University in 1964 as an assistant professor of chemistry, later advancing to professor, head of the Division of Science, and eventually, vice president for academic affairs. In 1994, he became Truman’s 13th president, leading with distinction. He died on November 17th. A funeral service will be Saturday November 23rd at 1pm at First United Methodist Church in Kirksville. Public visitation/Memorial service will be Sunday November 24th at 2pm in the Georgian Room at Truman State University.