Professor of Pharmacy June Johnson has ended her 22-year Drake career, leaving behind a strong legacy. Twenty-two years ago, June Johnson found what she describes as her “perfect fit”—all by pure luck. Johnson kicked off her pharmacy career in New York state, but in 1995 her path took a turn when she moved to Iowa...
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Huey named a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine
Huey named a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine Drake professor of health sciences Kim Huey has been given the prestigious title in the world’s largest sports medicine and exercise science organization. Kim Huey, associate professor of health sciences and 2017 Troyer Research Fellow in the Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health...
Drake signs agreement with three HBCUs for pharmacy enrollment
A new partnership between Drake and HBCUs expands access for students of color to enter Drake’s pharmacy program. Graduates of three Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) will be guaranteed scholarships upon admission to Drake University’s pharmacy program as part of an ongoing effort to increase diversity among Drake’s student body. Drake’s Law School has also...
IPA recognizes student’s achievement in policy
P4 Annie Stella received the 2017 Karbeling Leadership Award, and it’s easy to see why. When Drake P4 student Annie Stella received the 2017 Karbeling Leadership Award from the Iowa Pharmacy Association (IPA), she was surprised, humbled, and honored. It signified that she—out of all Drake pharmacy students—is someone to watch. But what meant the...
Morrison Collection to Open This Summer
A special collection of Drake Athletics history is moving into the University Archives in Cowles Library. The Paul F. Morrison Collection showcases decades of Bulldog achievement and spirit. Paul “Mr. Drake” Morrison says we make history every day but do a poor job recording it. That conviction, combined with his lifelong love affair with Drake,...
Another Shade of Blue
Drake’s customized course on implicit bias has educated hundreds of men and women in the Des Moines Police Department, and has now been incorporated into the regional academy curriculum. It is a common occurrence. There are two cashiers working in a grocery store, one an older woman, the other a high school kid. The younger...
On Their Best Behavior
These Drake alumni find fulfillment in the field of behavior analysis, helping to improve the lives of hundreds of children with autism. Danielle Mroz, AS’15, stretches the mouth of a balloon over a water faucet, fills the colorful globe to near-bursting, and ties it shut. She hands it to a child and repeats the process,...
Provide Input for Drake’s Accreditation
Drake University is seeking comments from the public about the University in preparation for its periodic evaluation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the institutional accrediting agency for the University. Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution or its academics programs. Alumni input is considered in the evaluation process and...
Golden Reunion Offers a Glance into Drake’s Past
During the Drake Relays, the University welcomed more than 40 alumni back to campus for the Golden Reunion, a celebration of 50 (or 60!) years as Drake alumni. For some, this was their first trip back to campus since graduating; for all celebrants, it was a way to reconnect with the University and with friends...
Ten years in Uganda
Drake’s decade-long partnership with Makerere University Business School has generated a health clinic, school computer lab, and other benefits for Ugandan communities. In 2007, Drake alumna Mary Schwab was among the first group of Drake students to board a plane to the East African country of Uganda. In the ensuing decade, her memory of that...