Drake University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS) has welcomed a cohort of more than 100 new professional students into its pharmacy, nursing and occupational therapy programs. The College held its annual Coating Ceremonies on August 22, 2025 in Sheslow Auditorium. Incoming graduate students received a white or blue coat, representing their entry into the...
Drake’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences recently welcomed the PharmD Class of 2023, continuing its tradition of enrolling high caliber students. The academic performance and demographics of the PharmD Class of 2023 reflect the intent of Drake to maintain its high academic standards for admitted student pharmacists, recruit a diverse cohort of students, and...
The White Coat Ceremony has been a tradition for pharmacy students at Drake University since 1998. This ceremonial rite of passage occurs before the start of the fall semester for all P1 students, welcoming them to the professional pharmacy program. In 2007, Drake expanded the white coat tradition to include sponsorships for students’ coats. It’s...