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About this Issue: Connection
At Drury University, connections bridge the past, present, and future, shaping lives and leaving a lasting legacy. These bonds ripple through generations of students, faculty, and alumni, driving a shared commitment to growth, purpose, and innovation. As Drury’s legacy continues, its beautiful 90-acre campus in Springfield evolves — enhancing buildings, launching new programs, and making bold promises for the future. Together, we honor our rich history, empower the present, and inspire the future, building a community that transforms individual lives and the world around us.
DRURY MAGAZINE FALL 2024
PUBLISHER
Drury University
Dr. Jeff Frederick, President
EXECUTIVE EDITOR
Shanda Trautman
MANAGING EDITOR
Janet Rock
WRITER / EDITOR
Rex Ybañez
DESIGNERS
Max Prater, Janet Rock
PANTHER TRACKS EDITOR
Michelle Hethcoat
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Jasmine Cooper
Drury Magazine, a publication for alumni and friends of Drury University, is published twice each year. The mission of Drury Magazine is to engage readers in the life of the university, reflect the university’s values and capture the intellectual curiosity and distinct community that is Drury.
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