Newsroom Archives

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