Drake University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS) has welcomed its newest cohort of professional students into the nursing, occupational therapy, and pharmacy programs. The College held its annual Coating Ceremonies on August 21, 2026, in Sheslow Auditorium. Since 1988, these ceremonies have signified the beginning of a journey for Drake CPHS students. Incoming graduate students...
Drake University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS) held a Nursing Pinning Ceremony on August 7, 2026, in which 20 students received pins symbolizing the completion of their one-year program. “Nursing school is so much more than skills, medications, or which leg goes first when a patient uses crutches,” graduate Gabby Schnathorst said in...
The Iowa Pharmacy Association (IPA) presented awards to two Drake University alums, a faculty member and a current student at its 2026 Annual Meeting, which took place on June 11 and 12 in Coralville, Iowa. These prestigious awards recognize exceptional service to the profession of pharmacy. Wendy Mobley-Bukstein, Professor of Pharmacy Practice, received the Thomas R. Temple Mentorship Award. This award recognizes an individual who “has mentored, supported and sponsored...
After over three decades of serving in various roles within the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS), Dr. John Rovers, Professor of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, has concluded his career at Drake University and will officially retire in December of 2026. A native of Canada, Dr. Rovers first moved to Iowa in 1991. He began his career in pharmacy, receiving his undergraduate degree and completing a drug...
The Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS) held its annual Professional Hooding and Commencement Ceremony for professional program students on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The CPHS Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences undergraduate students participated in the University Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony held the following day on Sunday, May 17. Receiving their degrees and doctoral...
Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS) held its annual pinning ceremony on May 7, 2026, to celebrate students entering internships, fieldwork and APPE rotation experiences in the final year of their programs. CPHS faculty presented Drake University pins and name badges to third-year undergraduate Health Sciences students, second-year Occupational Therapy Doctorate students, and third-year Doctor of Pharmacy students. Over the next year,...
At the second annual CPHS Awards Ceremony held on April 22, 2026, the Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences presented awards to three faculty members who demonstrated outstanding teaching, leadership, scholarship, service, and professional involvement over the past year within their fields. Professors Michelle Bottenberg, Anisa Hansen, and Sarah Grady were selected to be recognized with these...
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,...
Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS) held its annual Health Professions Day on February 19, 2026. The event is organized by a student-led committee and engages members of the College in a series of activities that foster professional development. In addition, several awards were presented to students, faculty, staff, and experiential educators....
In the final year of Drake University’s undergraduate Health Sciences program within the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, each student completes a Senior Internship Experience designed to integrate and apply classroom knowledge within a professional setting. Students are placed in a variety of environments; including clinical care, pharmaceuticals, hospital and healthcare administration, rehabilitation services, and nonprofit organizations. These placements provide valuable...