The Drake University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences welcomed 127 Occupational Therapy Doctorate and Doctor of Pharmacy students at the annual White Coat Ceremony on Friday, August 25 in the Knapp Center. The PharmD Class of 2021 includes 93 students, with 64 women and 29 men. Iowa native students make up 41% of the...
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Meet a new CPHS Bulldog: Dr. Michael Nelson
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...
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Let’s DU Breakfast Recap
In September, more than 60 alumni and friends gathered at the Edina Country Club for Let’s DU Breakfast. Guests were invited to arrive early for networking with President Martin, Interim Director of Athletics–Megan Franklin, and Head Basketball Coaches Jennie Baranczyk and Niko Medved. Area alumni enjoyed breakfast and listened to Twin Cities influencer Mark Coyle, University of Minnesota’s Director of Athletics.
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Drake University hosts formal ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center
Drake University held a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new headquarters of the Robert D. and Billie Ray Center on Tuesday, Sept. 26. The event doubled as an 89th birthday celebration for Robert D. Ray, a longtime former governor of Iowa, and his wife Billie Ray; both are proud Drake alumni.
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Five CBPA faculty members publish papers, textbooks
Five faculty members from the College of Business and Public Administration recently celebrated the publication of scholarly papers or textbooks.
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SJMC Monday Memo | Sept. 25, 2017
Drake students finalists for national awards Drake student work was once again among the finalists for the Associated Collegiate Press Pacemaker awards, the top awards in college journalism. The finalists and categories: Online Finalists: Urban-Plains.com DrakeMagazine.com Magazine Finalists: Drake Magazine The Annual Best Infographic Finalist: Linzi Murray, JO’17, Drake Magazine Best Magazine Cover Finalist: Maddie...
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SJMC Monday Memo | Sept. 18, 2017
SJMC fall social and activities fair is Thursday The annual fall SJMC social and activities fair will be Thursday, Sept. 21, 4-6 p.m. in Meredith 104. There will be snacks, time to chat with other members of the SJMC community and to find out about opportunities to get involved with SJMC student organizations. Students win...
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Drake Football announces historic China tour
The Drake University football program announced that the Bulldogs will once again make history when they travel to the People’s Republic of China in May 2018.
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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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Tiny home project will have big impact on Des Moines
More than 100 members of the Drake University community will pitch in next week on a project to benefit homeless individuals in Des Moines.