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...
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Beloved professor retires
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...
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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...
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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...
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DELTA Rx: The Active Ingredient for Innovation and Progress
DELTA Rx, a College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences initiative launched in 2005, promotes entrepreneurial leadership to advance the profession and improve patients’ lives.
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Record attendance on 30th anniversary of Pharmacy and Health Science Day
The annual Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Day focused on the theme “Cracking the Code: Revolutionizing Health Care Policy."
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New facilities provide a view to the future
Read about the progress on various construction projects including a STEM complex, and a new home for the OTD program.