Bright College offers two interdisciplinary, cohort-based associate degrees: One in Business, Organizational, and Professional Studies, and the other in the Integrated Arts, Sciences, and Humanities. Both degrees are designed to allow graduates to enter into rewarding professional careers or to continue into bachelor degree programs at Drake and elsewhere—or both. Owens agrees, explaining that “Bright College is one more way Drake is reclaiming higher education’s role as an engine for social and financial mobility in our community.” The College offers a unique learning environment that combines access and affordability; innovative, high-impact learning opportunities; wrap-around student support; and a vibrant sense of community and belonging. Drake’s president, Marty Martin, includes Bright College among recent initiatives that build on Drake’s position as Des Moines’ hometown university. “We owe our supporters a debt of gratitude for enabling Drake University to live up to its inspiration of transforming lives and strengthening communities,” Martin said. “Along with the Boys and Girls Club, the Harkin Institute, and our partnerships to revitalize the Drake neighborhood, Bright College will continue our commitment to the educational, social, and financial well-being of those who live and work in central Iowa.” The College continues to welcome applications and referrals. More information about Bright College, its programs, and the application process is available at www. drake.edu/bright, by emailing bright.college@drake.edu, or by calling (515) 271-2107. Inspired by a great leader, Bright College is taking a new approach to education. Want to do school differently? So do we. Our two-year associate degrees are designed to accelerate your career. drake.edu/bright
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