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Citrix Workspace Performance Issues on Mediacom Internet Connections

Late yesterday afternoon, ITS became aware of Citrix Workspace performance issues on Mediacom’s network. This is affecting the ability to launch applications and desktops from Drake’s Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops for individuals who receive their home internet service from Mediacom. Applications affected include remote access to Banner, the Campus Desktop, College of Business desktop,...

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Drake pharmacy program advances to fourth in U.S. News & World rankings

Drake pharmacy program advances to fourth in U.S. News & World rankings

Drake University’s pharmacy program, part of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, improved its ranking among private school programs from a fifth-place tie in 2017 to a fourth-place tie in the 2021 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Graduate Schools.” Drake’s score in the rankings increased from 2.9 to 3.2 on...

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Upcoming Best Practices in Distance Learning sessions

These sessions will provide an introduction to distance learning, Blackboard Learn (our learning management system), and Blackboard Collaborate Ultra (our virtual classroom/conferencing solution). Each one hour session will move quickly and will not be recorded but will include a time for Q & A. In Person SessionFriday, March 13 from 12 to 1 p.m. in...

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Pharmacy and Health Sciences Alumni Recognized at Health Professions Day

Pharmacy and Health Sciences Alumni Recognized at Health Professions Day

The College’s annual Alumni Achievement Awards were presented at Health Professions Day on February 27th. This year’s outstanding alumni included Young Alumni Achievement Award recipient, Aubrey Frette, PH’14, and Alumni Award Recipients, Sanela Bilic, PH’03, GR’03, and Gregg Brown, PH’78, LW’81. “Our 2020 Alumni Achievement Awardees are a distinguished group of individuals with many achievements,”...