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
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
An in-school deferment while completing a graduate degree could provide a temporary student loan respite. Student loan payments were deferred in 2020 under a provision of the CARES Act. This deferment has provided critical relief to tens of thousands of… 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
As a technique used to reel in applicants, some graduate schools offer students their first master’s course free of charge. The admissions representative may promise the credit hours are transferable in case the student decides not to continue in the… Continue Reading
June 11th, 2019 In my position as an admissions specialist for Drury University’s College of Graduate Studies, I extol the benefits of graduate education on a daily basis. Higher salaries, lower unemployment, greater opportunity, career advancement, etc. are all positive outcomes associated… Continue Reading