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Long journey puts Drury student in “a better place”

Anjanette LaBellarte did not take the normal path into college. After graduating from high school in the 1980s, she went to work and began to raise a family. She worked as a waitress, and, after a divorce, she worked in a variety of careers, but college was never in her plans. Continue reading

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Drury University to offer courses in Owensville, Mo.

Drury University will begin offering classes this fall at the Owensville High School for dual enrolled high school students and adults. The first classes offered will be “English 150: Composition” and “Political Science 101: Government and Politics in the United States.” Drury representatives will be at the Owensville High School on Tuesday, May 7 from 3-7 p.m. to provide information and register students. Continue reading

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Drury’s Online Paralegal Program ranked as one of the best in the nation

The Open Education Database (OEDB) listed Drury University’s Paralegal Program third in its listing of the top online paralegal programs in the nation. View a complete listing of the top online paralegal programs in the country at OEDB.org. Continue reading

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Drury and Cox College formalize partnership and announce new Cabool cohort

Drury University and Cox College signed an articulation agreement today, Nov. 29, at Drury’s campus in Cabool that formalizes the dual degree program the two higher education institutions have been operating in Cabool since August 2012. The two schools also announced that they would offer a second cohort of the dual degree offering beginning in August 2013. Continue reading

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Drury and Cox College to sign articulation agreement on Thursday, Nov. 29

Drury University and Cox College will sign an articulation agreement formalizing an existing dual degree program and announce a new cohort in 2013 for the program on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 4 p.m. in Cabool. Continue reading

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Drury student hopes to counsel soldiers after her military career

As a senior NCO (non-commissioned officer), Geri Hopkins is accustomed to serving as the shoulder that soldiers lean on when times get tough. Currently stationed at Fort Polk, La., Hopkins counsels soldiers and their families. Now in her 20th year of service, she will be retiring from the Army in February. However, she is looking forward to her second career— thanks to the degree she just completed through Drury University. Continue reading

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Drury student plans to make a difference in her community

A native of Licking, Mo., Anna Kaley recalls a time in 2008 when she knew she was ready for a change. She wanted to go back to school and earn a degree that would enable her to make a difference in her community. Kaley readily admits that she was a little overwhelmed at the thought of returning to school. “I hadn’t been in school since 1987, and believe me, the classroom has changed,” said Kaley. “The campus director and the instructors were very helpful as I acclimated to the new learning environment.” Continue reading

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Nursing and medical assisting education is coming to Cabool

Beginning in August of 2012, students can begin to pursue a dual degree from Drury and Cox College at Drury’s course delivery site in Cabool. In just four years, students can complete a Bachelor in Health Science with an emphasis in leadership from Drury, and either a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or an Associate of Science in Medical Assisting (ASMA) from Cox College. Continue reading

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