April 19, 2024

Locals graduate from Drake University

DES MOINES — The following students graduated from Drake University.

Danielle Peters, of Newton, bachelor of music — vocal performance; Holly Foarde, of Baxter, master of science in education — literacy education; Brittney Borts, of Colfax, doctor of pharmacy — pharmacy; and Dusty Clements, of Colfax, juris doctorr — law.

Drake University is a midsize, private university in Des Moines, Iowa, enrolling more than 3,300 undergraduate and 1,600 graduate students from 40 states and approximately 40 countries. Students choose from over 70 majors, minors, and concentrations and 20 graduate degrees offered through six colleges and schools. Drake students, faculty, and staff take advantage of the wealth of cultural, recreational, and business opportunities found in Iowa’s capital city. In return, Drake enriches the city through its own cultural offerings, considerable economic impact, and many service-learning endeavors, which channel the talent and energy of the Drake students toward meeting the needs of the community.