The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences’ annual Alumni Achievement Awards will be presented at the CPHS Awards Ceremony on April 22, 2026 at 9:00 am in Sheslow Auditorium. This year’s outstanding alumni included Young Alumni Achievement Award recipients Jessin Joseph and Andrew Wagner as well as Alumni Achievement Award recipient Sue Mears. More event information, including the program and livestream link,...
The annual alumni awards recognize outstanding Drake University alumni for their accomplishments and contributions to the Drake community. The Drake University National Alumni Association Board of Directors announced today the 2026 recipients of its annual Alumni Awards. Recipients of this year’s awards include accomplished experts in global media and storytelling, innovative tech founders, and influential...
Drake University Law School is proud to announce this year’s alumni award honorees. Jim Carney, JD’75, will receive the Alumni of the Year Award; Maggie Ferrentino, JD’13, the Recent Alumni of the Year Award; and Robert Andeweg, JD’87, the Distinguished Public Service Award. The honorees will be recognized at the 89th Annual Supreme Court Celebration...
Drake University announced the creation of the Clifford (“Cliff”) G. Rea Endowed Chair in Biology, which was made possible by a $4 million gift from the late alumnus Clifford G. Rea, AS’60. Professor David Senchina, Ph.D., is the inaugural chairholder. Rea, a graduate of the Drake Biology Department, established the endowment to provide flexible, long-term...
Drake University President Marty Martin was inducted into the University of Kentucky’s Hall of Distinguished Alumni. Martin, along with 19 other inductees, was honored by his alma mater during a ceremony on Sept. 12 for his exceptional contributions to the Commonwealth, the nation, and the world. Held every five years, the Hall of Distinguished Alumni...
The Iowa Pharmacy Association (IPA) presented awards to Drake University alumni, faculty and a current student at its Annual Meeting, which took place on June 5 and 6 in Des Moines. These prestigious awards recognize exceptional service to the profession of pharmacy. Cheryl Clarke, Professor Emerita of Pharmacy Practice, received the Thomas R. Temple Mentorship...
Judicial clerkships provide invaluable, behind-the-scenes insight into how judges think, write, and decide cases – an experience that has proven pivotal for several recent Drake Law graduates. As some alumni reflect on how these roles have shaped their legal careers, the newest graduates are eagerly preparing to begin clerkships of their own. Conner Greene, JD’24,...
The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences’ annual Alumni Achievement Awards will be presented at the CPHS Awards Ceremony on April 24, 2025 at 9:00 am in Sheslow Auditorium. This year’s outstanding alumni included Young Alumni Achievement Award recipients Kayley Weiland and Justin Welch as well as Alumni Achievement Award recipients Erick Borkowski, Erin Harris...
The annual alumni awards recognize outstanding Drake University alumni for their accomplishments and contributions to the Drake community. The Drake University National Alumni Association Board of Directors announced today the 2025 recipients of its annual Alumni Awards. Recipients of this year’s awards include accomplished business leaders, a news media executive, community leaders, and entrepreneurs. The...
Drake University Law School is proud to announce this year’s alumni award honorees. Anjela Shutts, LW’96, is Alumna of the Year; Elizabeth Van Arkel, LW’12, is Recent Alumna of the Year; and Judge Mark W. Bennett, LW’75, will be recognized with the Alumni Distinguished Public Service Award. We will honor award winners at the 88th...