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Voices of Drake: Angel Pavon

Voices of Drake: Angel Pavon

This Q&A is part of the story series Voices of Drake that highlights the diversity, ambition, and passion of the incredible people who make up our campus community. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we will be sharing a collection of interviews to spotlight some of the amazing people in our community who identify as...

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First-year students in Drake University Master of Athletic Training (MAT) are pictured in a group wearing their sporty, blue wind breakers at the 2023 Blue Coat Ceremony, a rite of passage where the students are officially welcomed into the program.

CPHS Welcomes MAT Class of 2025 During Blue Coat Ceremony 

Drake University’s fifth cohort of students in the Masters of Athletic Training (MAT) program were formally welcomed into the profession during the Blue Coat Ceremony on Sept. 22, 2023, in the Shivers Courtside Club of the Knapp Center. First-year MAT students Aziz Jdai, Kaylee Larson, Sami Miller, Tyler Otto, Mac Pursell, Aayushi Sarkar, Darinka Stepan,...

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Voices of Drake: Dean Alejandro Hernandez

This Q&A is part of the story series Voices of Drake that highlights the diversity, ambition, and passion of the incredible people who make up our campus community. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we will be sharing a collection of interviews to spotlight some of the amazing people in our community who identify as...

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Remembering Drake alumnus and benefactor Jim Collier

Remembering Drake alumnus and benefactor Jim Collier

The following message was sent to the campus community from President Marty Martin on Friday, Sept. 22. I am saddened to share that Jim Collier—a dear friend, alumnus, and long-time Drake benefactor—passed away last month at the age of 85. Mr. Collier was a visionary and passionate philanthropist whose big heart and legacy will leave...

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Voices of Drake: Esmeralda Muñoz Castañeda

Voices of Drake: Esmeralda Muñoz Castañeda

This Q&A is part of the story series Voices of Drake that highlights the diversity, ambition, and passion of the incredible people who make up our campus community. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we will be sharing a collection of interviews to spotlight some of the amazing people in our community who identify as...

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Keys to Excellence features Garik Pedersen in The Victory Vertical Piano Project Oct. 2

Keys to Excellence features Garik Pedersen in The Victory Vertical Piano Project Oct. 2

The annual concert series features internationally acclaimed pianists. All concerts are held at Sheslow Auditorium at Drake University; admission is free. Garik Pedersen, emeritus professor of Eastern Michigan University, will present the opening concert of the 2023–2024 season of the Drake University Keys to Excellence Piano Series on Monday, Oct. 2, at 7:30 p.m. in...

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Logo for the Iowa Rural Health Association

Iowa Rural Health Association partners with Drake University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences for enhanced management services

The Iowa Rural Health Association (IRHA) is pleased to announce a new collaboration with Drake University’s College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences. This innovative partnership will bring enhanced management services to IRHA, leveraging the expertise of Drake University’s renowned faculty, staff, and students. Under this collaboration, Drake’s College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences will assume...

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PharmD Class of 2027 White Coat Ceremony group photo and OTD Class of 2026 Blue Coat Ceremony group photo

CPHS Welcomes Incoming PharmD and OTD Classes During White and Blue Coat Ceremonies

Drake University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS) recently welcomed first-year students into the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Class of 2027 and the Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) Class of 2026. The College continued its tradition of welcoming the incoming students through a three-day professional orientation program, culminating with the White and Blue Coat Ceremonies on...

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The Columbus School named regional licensing partner for CHARACTER COUNTS!

The Columbus School named regional licensing partner for CHARACTER COUNTS!

The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University and The Columbus School are proud to announce a new partnership. The Columbus School will now be a designated regional partner of The Ray Center in order to deliver CHARACTER COUNTS! and Pursuing Victory With Honor initiatives, including comprehensive trainings and implementation support throughout Colombia....