The legacy of C. Boyd Granberg and the impact he made on both faculty and students within the College is carried on through two awards: the Granberg Professional Leadership Award, which recognizes faculty leadership qualities similar to those Granberg displayed; and the Granberg Student Excellence Award, which is a reflection of Granberg's unwavering support for his students.
About C. Boyd Granberg
During his 34 years at the Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (1950-1984), Dr. C. Boyd Granberg's influence on his students and pharmacy practitioners was one of strength and integrity. Dr. Granberg devoted his career to academic scholarship, service to his profession and the enlightenment of his students. He joined the Drake faculty in 1950 as Associate Professor of Pharmacy and served as Dean of CPHS from 1977 to 1984. He was also the faculty advisor to the Kappa Psi pharmaceutical fraternity chapter at Drake.
Dr. Granberg was incredibly involved in the pharmacy profession. He served as the editor of the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education (AJPE) from 1961 to 1974. He was editor of Remington's Practice of Pharmacy, collaborated on Remarkable Pharmacists and was chapter author of the 15th edition of Remington's Pharmaceutical Sciences. He is past president of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) and the Iowa Pharmacists Association (IPA), which named him Pharmacist of the Year in 1984. He also received the Drake Medal of Honor in 1998 and the Weaver Medal of Honor in 2000.
Dr. Granberg's influence spans over three decades of students. Today's alumni continue to share stories of his leadership. For these and so many other reasons, it is important to honor Dean Granberg for his invaluable contributions to his former students, the College, and the profession.
Granberg Professional Leadership Award
The C. Boyd Granberg Professional Leadership Award recognizes and celebrates the contributions of faculty members who demonstrate sustained and significant leadership in professional organizations, and who inspire students toward professional involvement. This annual award, which was first presented during the 2008-09 Pharmacy and Health Sciences Day, recognizes one faculty member for their service to professional organizations. The main purpose of the award is to foster ongoing personal and professional development of pharmacy faculty, recognize leadership role models, and encourage involvement by students in professional organizations. The honoree is formally recognized during the annual CPHS Awards Ceremony each spring and will receive a professional development stipend for the following academic year along with their award. This faculty member will also get the opportunity to present a lecture as part of the Student Leadership Development Series.
- 2025-26: Sarah Grady
- 2024-25: Richelle Williams
- 2023-24: Michael Nelson
- 2022-23: Rachel Allen-McHugh
- 2021-22: Ginelle Bryant
- 2020-21: Andrew Miesner
- 2019-20: Kristin Meyer
- 2018-19: Wendy Mobley-Bukstein
- 2017-18: Cheryl Clarke
- 2016-17: Anisa Hansen
- 2015-16: June Johnson
- 2014-15: Nora Stelter
- 2013-14: Charles Phillips
- 2012-13: Carrie Koenigsfeld
- 2011-12: Geoff Wall
- 2010-11: Denise Soltis
- 2009-10: Renae Chesnut
- 2008-09: Robert Soltis
Granberg Student Excellence Award
As a way to recognize and thank Dr. Granberg for his role in shaping the lives of many Drake pharmacy graduates, a group of alumni created a permanent fund to assist CPHS students in his honor. Supported by the C. Boyd Granberg Student Excellence Fund, this valuable scholarship award was established to recognize final year pharmacy students who have excelled academically, have financial need, and have demonstrated leadership in advancing the pharmacy profession, including significant involvement in professional pharmacy organizations. It is presented each spring at Health Professions Day.
- 2026: Stacy Johnson and Hannah Lester
- 2025: Armin Dogic and Abby Weiler
- 2024: Carly Mullins and Rachel Turin
- 2023: Peyton Braun and Shannon Dicken
- 2022: Mahi Patel and Jamie Rusan
- 2021: Caroline Jones and Isabella Tharp
- 2020: Rita Hammer
- 2019: Kelli Jo Welter
- 2018: Lauren Blum
Donate Online
Make a one-time gift or an installment pledge on Drake's online giving site. Complete the form, selecting 'Other' as the Designation and putting 'C. Boyd Granberg Student Excellence Fund' in the 'Other' box. Select 'Add to Cart' and fill in the payment information.
Donate via Mail
Mail your donation to the Drake University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, 2507 University Ave, Room Cline 106, Des Moines, Iowa 50311. Include a note indicating that your gift is for the C. Boyd Granberg Student Excellence Fund.