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...
Category: College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
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‘Historic moment’: Drake celebrates first new academic buildings since 1993
Drake University held a ribbon-cutting ceremony this weekend to celebrate the University’s first new academic buildings since 1993.
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2017 CPHS new faculty introductions
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....
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Collier-Scripps Hall and Science Connector Building dedication
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...
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Drake third among Midwest regional universities in 2018 U.S. News rankings
Drake University is one of the Midwest’s best universities, with an exceptional commitment to undergraduate teaching, according to U.S. News & World Report 2018 "Best Colleges" rankings released today.
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Alumni gift creates $700,000 scholarship fund for pharmacy students
A $700,000 gift from the estate of Drake alumni Jim and Joyce McLuen will provide scholarships for pharmacy students.
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Students thrive in beautiful new academic buildings
As the fall semester picks up steam at Drake University, students are effusive in their praise of Drake’s two new academic buildings. Collier-Scripps Hall and the Science Connector Building opened this fall as the centerpiece of Drake’s $52 million STEM@DRAKE initiative.
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June Johnson receives American Diabetes Association service award
Professor Emeritus of Pharmacy Practice June Johnson has been awarded the 2017 Dr. Edward J. Hertko Lifetime Service Award from the American Diabetes Association.
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Ceremonies highlight notable students
Ceremonies highlight notable students The Pinning Ceremony, Hooding Ceremony, and Health Sciences Graduation Celebration honored highly deserving students this past May. In the month of May, Drake’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences has honored students who have distinguished themselves from their peers during three ceremonies and celebrations. While the Pinning Ceremony, Doctoral Hooding Ceremony,...
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Bulldogs on the Board
The IPA Board of Trustees has several new faces—many with a Drake connection. Cheryl Clarke, PH’86, assistant dean for clinical affairs and director of experiential education, is the 2017 president-elect on IPA’s Board. Under her leadership, Clarke aims to strengthen the profession’s promotion of safe and effective medication use. “Medication misuse negatively impacts the health...