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
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
The pathways to a master’s degree are diverse, but the journey inevitably connects passion and purpose. This the true for Abigail Cool, a student in Drury’s Master of Nonprofit and Civic Leadership (MNCL) program. Abigail started college at age 52… Continue Reading
“My desire is to see our cities, counties, states, and nations be greater prepared as citizens and for our citizens…. The dynamic nature of preparing for emergencies and training your community is a task that is never complete.” Chet Hunter,… Continue Reading
For as long as they can remember, Dani Lacio has always wanted to help people. “I wanted to be for someone else what I needed in my journey.” As a means to that end, Dani pursued Drury’s Master of Nonprofit… Continue Reading
Dr. Wes “Doc” Leggett Education: Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) Art Education, Missouri State University, 1986 Master in Education (M.Ed.) Elementary & Secondary Gifted Education, Drury University, 1991 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Educational Technology, University of Northern Colorado,… Continue Reading
On July 31, local nonprofit leaders came to campus to share their insights about the future of the nonprofit sector in southwest Missouri. Prior to the round-table discussion, the first cohort of graduates from the Master in Nonprofit and Civic Leadership… Continue Reading
On October 6, 2017, Drury University’s Center for Nonprofit Leadership will host the sixth annual Nonprofit Communication Conference at the Oasis Convention Center. Since its launch in 2011, attendance levels have grown every year. Pre-registration for the full-day conference is robust and… Continue Reading
In recent years, school districts throughout Missouri have created in-house professional development activities to support instructional excellence in their schools. Drury’s School of Education and Child Development (SECD) celebrates this good work and is working with districts to determine if… Continue Reading
Community leaders will come together on Monday, July 31 to share their thoughts on the future of nonprofit and civic leadership in the Ozarks. Panelists will examine the importance of collaboration in the service of enhancing the quality and equity of life… Continue Reading