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The Lawrence C. and Delores M. Weaver Medal of Honor -- the highest award presented by the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences -- will be awarded to Richard Morrow, the Ellis and Nelle Levitt distinguished professor of pharmacology.

Let’s DU Lunch March 12, April 9; Drake Choir coming to northern Iowa, Minnesota’s Twin Cities this month; Have fun, fun, fun with fellow alumni at the Hollywood Bowl and Brian Wilson Sept. 13.

Pharmacy students to gain state-of-the-art practice lab; Drake trustee honored for character-based leadership; Drake alumni honored at annual Pharmacy and Health Sciences Day; Alumnus Bruce Foster explores solutions to lending crisis; Enjoy alumni photos online; and School of Education recognizes three outstanding alumni.

'Today' show features Drake student in story on finding college scholarships; and Two new members to join Drake Board of Trustees.

Drake’s mission is to provide an exceptional learning environment that prepares students for meaningful personal lives, professional accomplishments, and responsible global citizenship. The Drake experience is distinguished by collaborative learning among students, faculty, and staff and by the integration of the liberal arts and sciences with professional preparation.    

Drake will honor six outstanding alumni at the Annual Alumni Awards Dinner Friday, May 16.

Whether working one-on-one with students or addressing a lecture hall filled with more than 200 of them, Drake University Professor of Marketing Chip Miller is making sure his expertise has a lasting impact on many students for years to come.

Each year in its main stage season, Drake Theatre typically selects one student from multiple applicants to direct a full-length production -- a chance offered by very few universities. To set itself apart even more, this year instead of one show, Drake Theatre presented three student-directed plays.

Double D Awards honor outstanding Drake letter winners; Whorton named to ESPN The Magazine Academmic All-America squad; and Emmenecker named Basketball Academic All-American of Year.

Agricultural law expert and professor Neil Hamilton shared his expertise in a recent story about urban sprawl on NPR's "All Things Considered."