Mahi Patel and Jamie Rusan, third-year student pharmacists in the Drake University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (CPHS), were selected as the 2022-23 recipients of the C. Boyd Granberg Student Excellence Scholarship Award. In honor of the award’s namesake, this honor recognizes rising fourth-year student pharmacists who have demonstrated leadership in advancing the profession...
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Respondus Outage Resolved
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Respondus Outage
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Klein and Olstinske Selected as Inaugural Pandit Research Award Recipients
Drake University’s College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (CPHS) is pleased to announce that Ally Klein, third-year student pharmacist, and Kayla Olstinske, second-year student pharmacist, were selected as the inaugural recipients of the Nita Pandit Student Research Award. This award honors CPHS students who are involved in hands-on research with a CPHS faculty member. Dr....
Pharmacy & Health Sciences Alumni Achievement Awards Announced
The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences‘ annual Alumni Achievement Awards were presented at Health Professions Day (formerly Pharmacy and Health Sciences Day) on February 24, 2022. This year’s outstanding alumni included Young Alumni Achievement Award Recipient Becca Mahnesmith and Alumni Achievement Award Recipients Angie Nelson and Jill Noehren. “Our 2022 Alumni Achievement Awardees are...
CPHS Students Participate in Advocacy Efforts
Drake University’s location in the capital city of Iowa allows students to become involved with legislative activities and advocacy efforts. A long-standing tradition of student pharmacists in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS) is advocating for the profession at the annual Iowa Pharmacy Association Legislative Day. Student pharmacists learn about issues impacting the...
Faculty Awards Announced at Health Professions Day
During the annual Health Professions Day (formerly Pharmacy and Health Sciences Day), held on February 24, 2022, the College of Pharmacy and Health Science presented several awards to faculty members who demonstrated outstanding teaching, mentorship, scholarship, and professional involvement over the past year within their fields. Nominations for the awards are sought from students and...
CPHS Preceptor Awards announced at Health Professions Day
During the annual Health Professions Day (formerly Pharmacy and Health Sciences Day), held on February 24, 2022, the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences presented awards to preceptors and fieldwork educators who demonstrate outstanding teaching and mentorship to students at their practice sites. Nominations for the awards are sought from students within the college. Athletic...
Williams Develops Concussion Education Toolkit for Athletes, Coaches, and Parents
Richelle M. Williams, assistant professor of athletic training at Drake University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, developed a toolkit for Iowa high school athletes, coaches, and parents about concussions and best practices for managing them. The development of the concussion education toolkit is a result of a 2021 research grant Williams received in collaboration...