Announcing new program director, Dr. Abigail Kingsford 

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Abigail Kingsford as the new Graduate Program Director for the Master of Arts in Communication, Master of Nonprofit and Civic Leadership, Nonprofit Leadership Certificate, and Communication and Organizational Leadership Certificate programs. Dr. Kingsford follows… Continue Reading

Deferring Student Loan Payments While in Grad School: Pros and Cons

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An in-school deferment while completing a graduate degree could provide a temporary student loan respite. Student loan payments were deferred in 2020 under a provision of the CARES Act.  This deferment has provided critical relief to tens of thousands of… Continue Reading

Student Spotlight: Joe Bennett, Master in Integrative Leadership

Meet Joe Bennett. He’s about to take off on a journey few of our graduate students decide to pursue. Before Joe came to Drury, he worked many years in the K-12 education system in a variety of roles from teacher… Continue Reading

Social media strategy that goes beyond HOW to WHY

Is your organization struggling to get traction in social media spaces? It may be time to update your approach to communication in the digital realm. “Drury University’s Social Media Strategy graduate course goes beyond the how to the why,” says course… Continue Reading

Nonprofit Leadership Faculty Profile – Dan Prater

Dan Prater (MA Communication), Senior Managing Consultant at FORVIS Interested in nonprofit leadership? Meet one of the professionals who teaches in Drury’s Nonprofit and Civic Leadership master’s program. As Senior Managing Consultant at FORVIS, Mr. Prater provides training and analysis… Continue Reading

Student Profile: Maggie Crider, Master of Nonprofit & Civic Leadership

“The MNCL program focuses on putting lessons into action.” Maggie Crider, May 2023 prospective graduate When Maggie Crider decided to pursue a graduate degree to deepen her knowledge of nonprofit leadership, she searched for a program that would allow her… Continue Reading

Organizational Benefits of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Gain the Tools You Need

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Organizations may realize significant benefits when they invest in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) leadership. Those seeking to implement DEI initiatives may gain the knowledge necessary to do so at Drury University. Read on to find out why, and how… Continue Reading