Charles Dickens wrote that, “No one is useless in this world who lightens the burden…of anyone else”. Drury’s first president, Nathan Morrison, instituted this same principle of charity, empathy, and community leadership in the college’s culture when, following the Civil… Continue Reading
Many alumni fondly remember their time at Drury University, but for Summer Rascoll-Jones, the impact went far beyond graduation. Witness the enduring power of the “Drury Difference” – a commitment to personal growth and community support. Revisit Summer’s original post… Continue Reading
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
“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
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
“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
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
Drury’s College of Graduate Studies offers multiple teaching-focused M.Ed. programs complemented by several innovative graduate certificate programs. A leader in teacher education for over a century, Drury is currently ranked as one of the top online M.Ed. conferring universities in… Continue Reading