Author: Becky Klein (Becky Klein)

The Beta Chi Chapter of Kappa Psi from Drake University’s College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences was recognized nationally as one of Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity Inc.’s Top Performing Chapters. Several members of Drake’s chapter were presented the award at the national meeting held in Orlando, Fla. on July 18-22. The award signifies that the chapter has...

Nate Newman, Associate Professor of Athletic Training, Director of the Masters in Athletic Training Program Dr. Newman joined Drake on August 1 as the Director of our new Masters in Athletic Training Program. Nate was previously the Director of the AT program at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. He earned his BS in Exercise Science...

The Drake University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences welcomed 127 Occupational Therapy Doctorate and Doctor of Pharmacy students at the annual White Coat Ceremony on Friday, August 25 in the Knapp Center. The PharmD Class of 2021 includes 93 students, with 64 women and 29 men.  Iowa native students make up 41% of the...

Michael Nelson, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Dr. Nelson earned his B.S. in Pharmacy from the University of Washington, and his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. He has held academic positions at Southwestern Oklahoma State University and Wingate University. He was most recently at Regis University where he served as Chair for...

The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is excited to welcome nine new Bulldogs to the Drake family. ADMINISTRATION AND LEADERSHIP Michael Nelson, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management and Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences Dr. Nelson earned his BS in Pharmacy from the University of Washington, and his PhD from the University of Minnesota....

For the first time in 24 years, Drake University will be dedicating two new academic buildings. The dedication will take place in the plaza between Olin Hall and Collier Scripps Hall on Saturday, October 7 at 11:00 a.m. Following the dedication, building tours and refreshments will be available. In case of rain, the event will...

Elizabeth Bald is currently a fourth-year PharmD student at Drake University where she has distinguished herself with many academic achievements. In addition to her involvement in many volunteer roles in the community, Elizabeth has served as Chairperson of the Drake Pharmacy Unified Group of Students (DRxUGS), is an active member of Phi Lambda Sigma, Rho...

Congratulations to all of this years newly elected members of the IPA Board of Trustees. Trustee Region 3: Rachel Digmann, PH’03 Trustee-at-Large: Nora Stelter, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice Rick Knutson, PH’98 was also inducted as President of the Association during the Annual Meeting held on June 17th in Des Moines, Iowa. Read More about...

At the hooding ceremony on May 14, students received their doctoral hoods and took the Oath of a Pharmacist, led by Felix Gallagher, Pharm D, Chair of the CPHS National advisory Council. Ron Torry, CPHS Professor and Department Chair and winner of the 2015-16 CPHS Teacher of the Year award gave faculty reflection at the...