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2022
January
Drury University receives $1 million donation for Clara Thompson Hall renovations
Drury accounting students provide free income tax preparation assistance
Drury University to open Harrisonville satellite campus
Drury University invites the public to celebrate student success with inaugural Fusion Day
February
Nyla Milleson named Vice President & Director of Athletics
Drury GO St. Robert begins monthly Military Spouses Networking Event
March
Drury University to offer bachelor’s degree courses on North Arkansas College campus
Dr. Rosalyn Thomas appointed Drury University associate dean of Diversity & Inclusion
POSTPONED: Drury Law Enforcement Academy job fair and testing day
April
Drury University to host first inaugural “Drury Lane Film Festival”
Drury Communications Department and Multicultural Business Association to hold marketing workshop
Drury University to receive Arbor Day proclamation from mayor during tree planting ceremony
May
Drury University architecture students to hold open house for distinctive Revive 66 Campground shelter
Drury University Board of Trustees elects five new members
Drury University confers 440 degrees during spring commencements
Drury University students attempt to hack City of Springfield in cybersecurity partnership
Drury graduates first cohort of Master in Public Service and Safety Leadership
June
Dr. Jeffery A. Zimmerman appointed dean of Drury’s Breech School of Business Administration
Drury University Associate VP Dr. Jennifer Joslin wins international award for Academic Advising
Drury University partners with Multicultural Businesses Association to bolster local minority-owned businesses with marketing assistance
CALL FOR PRESENTATION PROPOSALS – 2022 Drury Nonprofit Leadership Conference
2021
January
Drury University to launch physician assistant degree program
Drury to host virtual forum Feb. 4 on the state of American democracy
March
Badge to Bachelor’s program at Drury offers scholarships for law enforcement officers seeking degrees
Recent works by Todd Lowery come to Pool Art Center Gallery in March
Drury University distributes federal coronavirus relief aid directly to students
April
Drury University earns high marks in reaccreditation
Drury names founding director to lead new physician assistant degree program
Drury University reports COVID-19 vaccination rates
Three Drury graduates recognized as Springfield Teacher of the Year finalists
Drury graduates recognized as Outstanding Beginning Teacher
Drury University launches seven new club sports programs including lacrosse, rugby and ice hockey
May
Drury University to hold in-person commencements May 14 and 15
Gov. Mike Parson to address graduates of Drury’s Law Enforcement Academy
Drury University confers more than 470 degrees during spring commencements
June
Drury’s Badge to Bachelor’s program expands to include dependents
2021 Drury Nonprofit Leadership Conference to focus on resiliency in its 10th year
Drury’s School of Education earns re-accreditation at highest standards
Drury University looks ahead to 2021-22 academic year
Drury University to host camps for gifted students of all ages in July
July
Drury appoints Marie Muhvic executive vice president for university advancement
Drury University announces COVID-19 vaccination incentives for students
August
Drury University begins 148th academic year with 68 percent of campus community vaccinated against COVID-19
Public invited to join Drury faculty for informal large-group discussion on “Rebuilding Civility” this semester
September
Drury University is a top Midwest school in latest U.S. News rankings
Drury students to receive nearly $2M in additional COVID-19 relief funds
October
Drury earns renewal of five-year, $2.3 million grant to help migrant workers access a college education
Drury’s School of Education awarded 2021 Frank Murray Leadership Recognition for Continuous Improvement
Jax to headline October 29 concert; B.o.B performance cancelled
November
Arkansas Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin to teach at Drury University in 2022
Drury University to host public Veterans Day activities
Jasmine Bailey named new director of university communications and media relations
December
Drury University to hold public informational session about end to student loan deferment
Drury enters articulation agreement to expand law enforcement degree program
Drury to hold commencement ceremony for 198 graduates on Saturday
2020
January
Drury taps Troy Peterson to lead new marching, athletic band efforts in 2020
Drury’s online bachelor’s degree programs recognized by U.S. News & World Report
Drury named a Top 30 college by Great Value Colleges
Drury to host robotics event as part of national contest for middle school, high school students
Drury hosts Brown v. Board of Education exhibit during February
Drury, OTC partner to benefit students earning degrees in graphic and digital design
Springfield-Drury Civic Orchestra to perform new choral-orchestral work by award-winning composer Carlyle Sharpe
A message to the campus community about coronavirus and flu
February
Presentation explores Drury University’s story of civil rights, diversity and inclusion
Drury to host inaugural Springfield Esports Festival on Feb. 22-23 at the O’Reilly Center
March
Drury bestows six honorees with 2020 Distinguished Alumni Awards
Drury University moves to test-optional application process in response to pandemic, provide greater equity in college admission
April
Drury University postpones commencement ceremonies until August
Three Drury graduates recognized as Springfield Teacher of the Year finalists
Drury University makes plans to hold classes on campus this fall
Drury launches multiple efforts to help students disrupted by COVID-19
Drury makes plans to hold classes on campus this fall
May
Drury University launches all-new MBA Ventures program in August 2020
Drury announces customizable Master of Integrative Leadership
Drury University honors Class of 2020 graduates virtually this week
Drury’s Hammons School of Architecture awards annual student design prizes
Drury announces new Master in Public Service and Safety Leadership
June
Drury University announces Drury GO
Drury University’s “Panther Plan” maps a safe, healthy return to in-person classes this fall
Drury University wins CASE award for fundraising excellence
Data Leadership graduate certificate program launches in August
July
Drury’s Breech School of Business maintains elite international accreditation
Public event invites community members to learn more about Black history in Springfield
August
Seniors 2020: Stevie Leigh
Rescheduled commencement ceremonies take place at Drury this weekend
“A spirit of great joy” as Drury holds commencements for spring 2020 graduates
Seniors 2020: Autumn Green
Drury’s residential students return to in-person classes for 2020-21 academic year
Drury sees first results from required asymptomatic testing of student-athletes
Drury recognizes outstanding second-year students as Warren White Scholars
Dr. Clifton Petty appointed dean of the Breech School of Business Administration
September
Drury lands multiple 2021 rankings for academics, overall value
Drury University is a top Midwest school in latest U.S. News rankings
Two Drury GO instructors recognized for teaching excellence
Drury University is a Top 20 Midwest school in latest U.S. News rankings
October
Drury University hosts virtual pro-con forum about Amendment 3 ahead of statewide election
Leading the Leaders: Q&A with Dr. Lori Slater, director of the Drury Leadership Collaborative
Ninth annual Drury University Nonprofit Leadership Conference is Friday, Oct. 30
Missouri Fast Track grants now available to cover full cost of Drury courses for qualifying students
Drury University to break ground on new Enterprise Center and Breech School of Business Administration on Oct. 29
Drury professors win statewide honor for public discussion group
Drury University announces lead gift for C.H. “Chub” O’Reilly Enterprise Center
November
“Race in America” exhibit at Drury’s Pool Art Center evokes conversation through artwork
Drury University and East Central College sign transfer agreement
Drury University a national finalist for “Legacies of American Slavery” grant
Virtual lecture will explore Drury University’s early connections with Native American students
Drury University to announce naming-level gift for executive conference center
December
Longtime Drury University leader surprised by naming honor
Drury to hold free, virtual Q&A session about Missouri Fast Track
Drury University’s annual Vespers service reaches new audience in video format
Drury to hold commencement ceremony for 226 graduates on Saturday
Drury University announces promotions in leadership roles
Drury campaign supports minority scholarships
Drury recognizes Tony Bowers with 2020 Distinguished Staff Service Award
Ava area donors lead Drury scholarship campaign for students of all backgrounds, ages
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