Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

08/26/2026

What better way to bring people together than with a classic Midwest cookout? ☀️🌭🧺

This year at orientation, we started a new tradition and brought our new professional students and CPHS faculty/staff, as well as their families, together for a picnic on the beautiful Johansen Student Center patio. Thanks to all those who joined us - it was a fantastic turnout! And, of course, thanks to grillmasters Dr. Maki, Dr. Phillips and Dr. Nelson for the delicious eats.

08/25/2026

They’re back! Welcome home, Bulldogs💙

08/21/2026

Watch our Professional Coating Ceremonies live today! Nursing at 2 pm, OT at 3 pm, and Pharmacy at 4 pm. Visit our coating webpage for information about the event, livestream links, and digital event programs🥼💙

The CPHS white and blue coat ceremonies celebrate nursing, OTD and PharmD students as they enter their professional programs.

08/19/2026

Our newest cohorts of nursing, OT and pharmacy students started orientation week by packing 34,128 MEALS with Meals from the Heartland 👏 What a way to kick off the year. Welcome (or welcome back) to Drake, Bulldogs!

08/18/2026

It’s good to be back. We had a great time representing Drake and CPHS at the Iowa State Fair! Thanks to those who stopped by and said hello, and to those who didn’t, you still have 5 more days to visit the Drake University booth 💙🐶🧈🐄

08/14/2026

Did someone call for a nurse… or 20? 🩺🎓

Last week’s pinning ceremony celebrated the conclusion of a year’s worth of (literal) blood, sweat and tears for our hardworking and compassionate student nurses. The most special part of this ceremony? Students are pinned by someone meaningful to them, a tradition that recognizes the individuals who supported them along the way.

Not only will our second cohort of ABSN graduates impact the lives of their patients, but they will also leave a lasting impact on Drake’s nursing program as a whole as it continues to grow and develop. Congratulations!

08/13/2026

Every Iowan’s favorite time of the year has arrived, and CPHS is joining in on the fun! 🎡

Come see us at the Iowa State Fair THIS SUNDAY, August 16! Drake will be located at Booth 332 in the Varied Industries Building. Stop by to say hello to Dean Maki and other faculty and staff, grab some Drake merch, and connect with the Bulldog community.

In other exciting news, Drake University Occupational Therapy Department is returning as a sponsor of Sensory Friendly Morning on Wednesday, August 19 from 8 am to noon! Students will welcome families and help create a safe and accessible environment for those with different sensory needs to enjoy fair festivities.💙

Check out the article below and don’t forget to follow Drake University to keep up with daily Fair updates, special guests, and highlights at the booth from Aug 13-23.

https://news.drake.edu/2026/07/30/drake-university-is-back-at-the-iowa-state-fair/

08/12/2026

We figured it was time to hop on the trend. 💙